FreeLoader

The FreeLoader is a low cost, desktop size, open source, universal testing machine, designed for inexpensive high-throughput material testing.

"The FreeLoader is a low cost, desktop size, open source, universal testing machine, designed for inexpensive high-throughput material testing. A freeLoader can apply tensile and compression loads of 5 kN with +/- 1.8 N accuracy, and at rates ranging from 2 mm/min to 30 mm/min. Each freeLoader can perform two simultaneous tests and costs under US$4,000.

Information on the freeLoader was first published at the 2011 ASME IDETC/CIE Mechanisms and Robotics Conference. A link to this paper can be found below. This page contains information that suplements the original paper including a user manual with specific build instructions, downloadable control software and source code, and links useful websites."

Criado/Created: 14-12-2021 [10:39]

Última actualização/Last updated: 09-10-2023 [15:52]


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