Where Theory Meets Testing
At UW-Stout, our Materials Testing Lab supports students' understanding of engineering materials through practical experience in materials characterization and analysis. With advanced tools such as a tensile machine, hardness testers, and torsion machines, students perform comprehensive strength and failure analyses. They gain hands-on experience in heat treating, microscopic examination of grain structures, and sample preparation and polishing. This lab exemplifies our commitment to applied learning, ensuring students are well-prepared to tackle real-world engineering challenges with confidence and expertise.
Engineering Materials Testing Lab Equipment:
Our heat treating oven allows you to alter the physical and chemical properties of materials through precise heating processes, essential for studying material strength and durability.
This machine measures how materials respond to tension, helping you understand their strength and elasticity by pulling them apart until they break.
The hardness testers evaluates a material’s resistance to deformation, giving you insight into its durability and wear resistance.
The sample polisher prepares materials for detailed examination by creating a smooth, polished surface, allowing for accurate microscopic analysis.
