The process of tensile testing begins with the preparation of the material or component being tested. Compared to conventional tensile testing, high-speed tensile testing can require advanced preparation to ensure the subject can withstand the dynamic loading without premature failure. Once the specimen is prepared and the test material’s suitability for the test method is confirmed, our mechanical testing experts mount it to the testing machine where it is then exposed to high-speed forces under precise control. The rapid loading will cause the sample material to deform and ultimately fracture, at which point thorough data is compiled and analyzed. The testing machine records applied forces, displacement, and time to allow for the calculation of stress and strain values. These data points are used to generate stress-strain curves, similar to those obtained in conventional tensile testing, but with the added dimension of time. By analyzing the stress-strain curves, our engineers can see exactly how materials respond to dynamic loading and identify critical mechanical properties such as strength, ductility, and toughness.

High-speed tensile testing offers several advantages over conventional tensile testing methods, including the ability to capture transient material behavior that may occur during rapid loading events like impact or collision. This makes high-speed tensile testing particularly valuable in industries where materials are subjected to sudden and intense forces, such as automotive, aerospace, military, defense, building, and construction. Simulating these dynamic loading conditions in our advanced mechanical testing laboratory allows our engineers to better understand how materials will perform in real-world applications and make informed design recommendations to improve product performance and safety.