Introduction to Material Testing

Consumer and environmental protection, healthcare, quality control and product safety are key issues being pursued rigorously. In order to meet the requirements of international markets, standards and norms such as ISO, testing and inspection machines are applied in a vast number of industries. They help to support human health and individual well-being while preventing accidents and damage, enhancing comfort levels and enjoyment and providing peace of mind. Furthermore, testing machines offer data which serves to guide R&D towards improved materials and products. This Materials Testing Application Handbook covers 112 applications of 8 industries, such as automotive, aerospace, biomaterials and medical, composites, food, metal, railroad, rubber and plastics industries. It is hands-on and solution-oriented. The applications described cover most-modern technologies,e.g. universal, fatigue and hardness testing and also highspeed video camera application. Since 1917, Shimadzu has been manufacturing testing machines designed to meet the diverse needs of customers worldwide.