Bending and Ductility Testing

Item CodeDescriptionQuantity$ Each
Staff Compensation   
Center DirectorDirector1$72.84/hour
Labor- Research AssociateR3 Research Associate1$33.76/hour
Labor- CarpenterCarpenter/General Labor1$30.00/hour
Labor- Mechanical Engineer 1$30.00/hour
Student Worker 1$20.00/hour
Bending and Ductility  Industry Pricing
Weld BendCSA W47.1 fusion welding of steel, CSA W47.2 fusion welding of aluminum, ASME IX QW-160 welding general requirements – tension tests, ASME IX QB-160 welding general requirements – tension tests EA$42.88/each*
Filet-Weld BendCSA W47.1 fusion welding of steel, CSA W47.2 fusion welding of aluminum, ASME IX QW-180 welding general requirements – fillet weld tests EA$42.88/each*
Facility Operating Expenses (daily)  Industry Pricing
Facility Operating Expenses Daily Rate1$75.51/day
Equipment Costs  Industry Pricing
Equipment Costs (10-year depreciation)Daily Rate1$155.80/day

Above tests entail producing a data set and graphs, no analysis.  Tests requiring machining, sample preparation, fixturing, or significant setup time will be charged by the hour at applicable rates plus materials costs. An estimate will be given upon receipt of samples

*specimen preparation and fixturing is additional via Staff Compensation + Facility Operating Expenses 

 

Specifications:

Tension Testing opening/Compression Testing Opening: 52”

Distances between columns/screws: 16.8” 

Table Size: 16.8" * 5" 

Electro-Mechanical Unispace Tension and Compression (S/N: 351210A) 

Testing Stroke: 46” 

Testing Speed: .00002-20 IPM 

Crosshead adjusting speed: 20 IPM 

Weight: 375 lbs 

10K (50 kN) Interface Load Cell S/N: 351210A