In the RMS Foundation the following methods of static testing of samples, parts and components are at your disposal. Some services have been accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 (identified by *).
Tensile, compression and bending tests*
The static and quasistatic tensile, compression, and bend tests of metallic samples and polymers as well as components are used to determine the tensile strength, the yield point, the contraction, the elongation at rupture, the modulus of elasticity and/or the flexural strength and the graphic recording of the test parameters.
Devices: Zwick 1474 and 1475 tensile testing machines
Contact: Christian Waelti, Christian.Waelti(at)rms-foundation.ch, +41 (0)32 644 15 68
Philippe Däster, Philippe.Daester(at)rms-foundation.ch, +41 (0)32 644 15 33
Gianni Bigolin, Gianni.Bigolin(at)rms-foundation.ch, +41 (0)32 644 12 50
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Torsional tests
The static and quasistatic torsional tests of metallic samples and polymers as well as of components are used to determine the torsional stiffness, the torsional strengths including the resulting twisting angles, and to measure the tightening/loosening moments with a graphic recording of the test parameters.
Device: Torsion testing machine Zwick TL500
Kontaktperson: Gianni Bigolin, Gianni.Bigolin(at)rms-foundation.ch, +41 (0)32 644 12 50
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Vickers hardness tests*
Hardness pyramid hardness test of metallic and non-metallic materials according to the test procedure of Vickers.
Device: Leica VMHT Mot Vickers hardness testing device
Contact: Fabrizio Bigolin, Fabrizio.Bigolin(at)rms-foundation.ch, +41 (0)32 644 12 05
Tube drift-expanding test*
Serves to determine the expansion capacity of metallic tubes with a spherical cross-section and includes a visual or microscopic investigation for fissures.
Devices: Zwick 1474/1475 materials testing machines with a 60° conical plunger
Contact: Philippe Däster, Philippe.Daester(at)rms-foundation.ch, +41 (0)32 644 15 33