Application and Maintenance Guidelines for the Universal Testing Machine
Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) are widely used for tensile testing of metals, rubber, plastics, and other engineering materials. With appropriate fixtures, the same machine can also be used for compression, flattening, and bending tests.
Field statistics show that approximately two thirds of UTM failures are not caused by the machine itself, but by improper operation and insufficient maintenance.
Based on practical experience, this document outlines the correct operation, routine maintenance, and key precautions for the Universal Testing Machine, with tensile testing taken as a representative example.