Testing large specimens in compression: a real technical challenge When working with large specimens - be they concrete blocks, metal parts or composite materials - the technical requirements of the test change completely. It is not enough to have a standard compression machine: you need equipment with a high load capacity, reinforced structure [...]
Why can modernizing a testing machine be a strategic decision? Throughout the life cycle of a testing machine, it is common for new technical requirements, more stringent regulations or automation needs to arise that older systems can no longer effectively meet. However, replacing the equipment by [...]
En el mundo del análisis de materiales, el ensayo de fatiga ocupa un lugar central cuando se busca determinar la resistencia de una pieza o componente ante cargas cíclicas. Se trata de un procedimiento que permite simular condiciones reales de servicio, en las que un material es sometido a esfuerzos repetidos a lo largo del […]
In the current context, where accuracy, traceability and energy efficiency are priorities in any laboratory or quality control environment, many companies are faced with an inevitable question: should an old testing machine be upgraded or is it better to replace it with a new one? At Servosis, we have more than three decades of experience in designing, manufacturing and [...]
At a time when sustainability, energy efficiency and resource optimization are priorities in the industry, many companies are faced with a dilemma: should I completely replace my test equipment or can I give it a new life? At Servosis, we firmly believe that upgrading old test equipment is not only possible, but [...]
In materials testing, accuracy in strain measurement is essential. Compared to traditional contact systems, the optical extensometer -especially in its video extensometer version- is consolidating its position as an advanced, non-contact and highly accurate solution. This technology is transforming the way in which universities, laboratories and R&D centers obtain information about the [...]
Testing machine upgrade Do you have a testing machine that is starting to give problems or has fallen behind technologically? Don't worry, you don't need to replace it with a new one. With a good upgrade, you can extend its service life, improve its accuracy and adapt it to new standards without the need for large investments. Why should you [...]
When we design a component for the real world, we know that loading conditions are rarely simple. A car frame, a hip prosthesis or the structure of a landing gear undergo combined tensile, compressive and torsional loads that are applied simultaneously and dynamically. To correctly predict [...]
In engineering, performing fatigue tests correctly is only half the job. The other - crucial - half is knowing how to interpret the results. Understanding how a material behaves under cyclic loading, how long it can resist without failure and what patterns a fatigue failure leaves behind is essential for the safe and effective design of components.
In modern engineering, the ability of a material to withstand impact is a critical factor in the design of structures, vehicles, protective equipment and industrial components. Dynamic impact tests make it possible to evaluate how materials and structures respond to rapid and energetic loads, simulating extreme conditions that could jeopardize the integrity of the structure, and to [...]