Specialty fitted Instron acts as wire-drawing machine to evaluate lubrication performance
HOW THE INSTRON COMES THROUGH IN THE STRETCH... as a metal forming machine The versatile Instron Testing Instrument was recently asked for a new answer to an old problem in the field of metal forming — finding a better, more precise way of evaluating lubricants without recourse to expensive, time-consuming "cut-and-try" production runs. The solution: an Instron tester was specially fitted with wire-forming dies — thus transforming it into an actual metal forming machine capable of making highly accurate measurements of the performance of each lubricant tested in terms of finish and foot-pounds of work required under production conditions. This is just one more example of what we mean when we say "you can do more with an Instron". (If you're interested in the particular test mentioned above, just ask for Bulletin X-1. If you have other problems in mind, chances are we have something that will interest you. Among the articles on advanced testing techniques that are yours for the asking: testing tungsten at high temperature . . . stress-strain properties of textile fibres . . . physical properties of plastics and elastomers . . . characterization of pressure-sensitive adhesives. Let us know your field of interest.)
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YOU CAN DO MORE WITH AN INSTRON The unusual versatility of this fine testing instrument is greatly extended by Instron's complete range of special accessories which can be added as you need them. They include: digital equipment • conditioning cabinets • XY recorder for extensometers • quick-change crosshead speed selector • capillary rheometer • high temperature equipment.
