PMIC has over 17 years of experience providing mechanical properties testing for our clients. Some of the common test methods include:

Specimens can be measured in:

• Tension
• Compression
• Bending
• Shear

Properties can include:

• Tensile Strength
• Modulus of Elasticity
• Strain Rate Sensitivity
• Flexural Strength
• Poisson's Ratio
• Compression Strength
• Shear Modulus
• Elastic Constants
• Microyield Strength
• Creep Rates
• Low cycle fatigue
• Creep Rupture

Micro-yield testing - Gives an excellent measure of prior microcracking. It uses minimal short-term stresses to determine the stress level needed to impart a permanent or plastic strain of one part per million (microstrain).

Elevated or Cryogenic Temperatures - PMIC has the ability to provide mechanical testing both at elevated and cryogenic temperatures. Testing has been conducted from -253°C (20K) to 300°C (473K). Measurements at higher temperatures are possible, contact PMIC for more details.

Materials include:

• Plastics
• Laminates
• Sandwich Panels
• Metals
• Ceramics
• Fabrics
• Foams
• Films

PMIC can perform a wide variety of ASTM, ISO, Sacma, Boeing and other test methods.

Common test methods include:

• ASTM D5035
• ASTM D638
• ASTM D297
• ASTM D3410
• ASTM D3039

Specimen preparation and multiple strain gage application also available.

Please contact us to discuss your Mechanical needs.