P.A. Hilton Ltd
HSM58 Universal Material Tester
20kN
Sturdy Ground Steel Pillars make unit robust for student or
demonstration use
Hand-operated hydraulic system enables manual control of
loading for maximum precision
Extensometer accurately display sample elongation in
tensile test
Data acquisition system with computer-linking supplied as
standard
Two year Warranty
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Introduction
The HSM58 base unit enables students to conduct up to nine materials testing experiments on
a range of sample types. The modular nature of the unit allows optional extras to be added as
and when budgets permit. Two types of testing are possible with the standard unit:
Compression
Tensile
The HSM58 base unit is designed to promote a clear understanding of these concepts and to
support the teaching of:
 Tensile and Compressive Testing
 Recording of Stress-Strain Diagrams
 Modulus of Elasticity Testing
 Tensile Strength
 Percentage Elongation
The HSM58 has a 20kN loading capacity.
The HSM58 base unit is suitable for students investigating tensile and compressive testing
on metal and non-metal samples. The experimental capabilities can be further enhanced by
the addition of optional extras. The data acquisition system and extensometer are uniquely
supplied as standard and allow for computer-based learning through visual projection of
characteristic stress-strain curves.
Simple operation and robust construction make the unit suitable for student experiments as
well as classroom demonstrations.
Optional extras are being added to the range in-keeping with our policy of continual
improvement. For an up-to-date list of experimental possibilities contact the local P.A.Hilton
Ltd agent in your region. Currently, the following are available as extras:
Specimens:
Set of 30 Tensile Test Specimens
Set of 16 Compression Specimens
HSM58a
HSM58L
Test Sets:
Brinell Hardness Test Set
Measuring Magnifier for Brinell
Vickers Hardness Test Set
Bending Test Set
Symmetrical Shearing Test Set
Asymmetrical Shearing Test Set
Spring Test Set
Deep Draw Test Set
HSM58b
HSM58f
HSM58j
HSM58c
HSM58e
HSM58g
HSM58i
HSM58p
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Description
HSM58 Base Unit
The base unit consists of a steel frame mounted on four feet for stability. All moving parts traverse
precision ground steel pillars with precision linear bearings being used throughout for durability. The
upper apparatus permits tensile testing and the lower apparatus compression testing.
The hand operated hydraulic system applies the loading force to the specimens. A hand lever on the
hydraulic system gives the end user control over the loading being applied. Fitted to the hydraulic
system is an electronic pressure sensor to indicate test force. This connects to the HSM58DU Digital
Interface supplied.
A comprehensive instruction manual is provided along with all necessary tools and a 2 year warranty is
supplied as standard.
Safety features include safety glasses, ear defenders and a factory set pressure-relief valve.
Tensile Testing
Specimens are installed between upper and lower
fixings using the M10 threads in each fixing. The
upper fixing has a course adjustment for ensuring
rapid specimen installation and removal.
An extensometer is also supplied for use with
stress-strain graphs. A set of 30 Tensile test
specimens are supplied as standard.
Figure 1: Tensile test specimen fitted with
extensometer to record elongation
PC data acquisition and evaluation software
comes supplied along with a Digital Interface to
connect the hardware to a host computer (not
supplied).
Compression Testing
Two compression plates with fastenings are
installed on the lower apparatus as standard.
These are suitable for testing soft compressive
samples such as insulating material or wood.
Compression is monitored using a linear
displacement transducer.
Compression samples are not supplied – for
samples see HSM58L.
Figure 2: Wooden Compression Sample in
Compression Plates
HSM58 Base Unit
Detailed Specifications:
 Up to 150mm elongation range, 0.01mm resolution
 Up to 10mm extensometer range, 0.01mm resolution
 Electronic Pressure sensor with conversion to applied force via interface, resolution 0.1kN
 Ram extensions supplied to aid setup
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Supplied as standard
captured parameters of elongation, extension and applied
force from the hardware.
HSM58 Base Unit Includes
HSM58 Frame
 4 Levelling feet
 1 Sturdy Steel Frame
 2 Tensile Test Grips within 2nd and 3rd
Cross Member
 2 Compression Plates within 1st and 2nd
Cross Member
 1 Hand-Operated Hydraulic System
including Oil
 1 Linear displacement transducer and Data
Acquisition Unit Connectors
 1 Electronic pressure/Force Sensor and Data
Acquisition Unit Connectors
Figure 4: Typical screen shot showing Tensile Test using
Extensometer and Data Acquisition Software
Extensometer
 Extensometer Sensor and Data Acquisition
Unit Connectors
The data acquisition software supplied allows the capture,
display, storage and retrieval of the key experimental
parameters from the HSM58 apparatus. The software has a
numerical and graphical front end.
Data Acquisition System
 1 Interface, complete with Power Supply,
USB Lead, Master Software CD and Spare
Software CD
Tensile Test Specimens Supplied as standard
Accessories
Note: All accessories are presented in a high
quality aluminium flight case for ease of
storage.
 30 Tensile Test Specimens
 1 Short Ram extension
 1 Long Ram extension
 1 Ultra-light Ear Defenders
 1 Safety Glasses
 1 Basic Maintenance Kit
 1 Instruction Manual
Detailed Specification
HSM58DU Interface and Data Acquisition
Software
Figure 5: HSM58a – Tensile Test Specimens – 30 are supplied as
standard
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30 Tensile test specimens
M10 attachment thread at both ends
Necked area for location of extensometer
Dimensions: Ø6 x 30mm, total length 64mm
approximately
10 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
10 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22, 6063)
10 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)
Figure 3: HSM58 Digital Interface
The HSM58 interface supplied is shown above.
It has an integral screen which displays the
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Dimensions
Shipping Specification (Approx.)
Height 800 mm Depth 520 mm
Width 630 mm Weight 51 kg
Net Weight:
Gross Weight:
Packing Case Dimensions:
Packing Case Volume:
51 kg
83 kg.
76 x 71 x 106cm
0.580m3
Services Required
Computer
Host
Computer
with
the
following
specifications:
 Intel Pentium 3 or equivalent processor >
800MHz processor speed
 Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, ME, XP
(end user must have operating system CD
for XP and below)
 VGA Monitor capable of at least 16-bit
colour at 800 x 600 resolution
 150Mb space available on hard drive
 USB1.1 and USB2 for data acquisition
connection.
 Powered USB port(s) if possible
Also Available on Request
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Further detailed specification
Additional copies of instruction manual
Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation
Ordering Information
Order as:
HSM58 Universal Material Tester (20kN)
Optional Extras, Order as:
Specimens
Set of 30 Tensile Test Specimens HSM58a
Set of 16 Compression Specimens HSM58L
Test Sets
Brinell Hardness Test Set
HSM58b
Measuring Magnifier for Brinell HSM58f
Vickers Hardness Test Set
HSM58j
Bending Test Set
HSM58c
Symmetrical Shearing Test Set
HSM58e
Asymmetrical Shearing Test Set HSM58g
Spring Testing Test Set
HSM58i
Deep Draw Test Set
HSM58p
Refer to the optional extra specifications for
detailed capabilities
Language
English
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HSM58 Specimens:-
HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Tensile Specimens - HSM58a
Brinell Hardness Test Set – HSM58b
Order as: HSM58a
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Set of 30 Tensile test specimens
M10 attachment thread at both ends
Necked area for location of extensometer
Dimensions: Ø6 x 30mm, total length
64mm approximately
10 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
10 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22,
6063)
10 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)
Compression Specimens HSM58L
Order as: HSM58b
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Test sphere - diameter 10mm
Set of 16 Hardness specimens
Dimensions 30(L) x 30(W) x 10(H) mm
4 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
4 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22, 6063)
4 x copper (DIN:E-Cu)
4 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)
Experimental Capabilities
1.
To measure the Brinell Hardness value of
different materials using a test sphere of known
diameter
2.
To measure the indentation of the test sphere and
the accuracy involved
Brinell Microscope – HSM58f
Order as: HSM58L
 Set of 16 compression test Specimens
 8 in wood, 8 in plastic
Order as: HSM58f
 Microscope for measuring indentations
 Graduations within eye piece
 Lamp to illuminate test piece
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HSM58 Optional Extra:-
HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Vickers Hardness Test Set –
HSM58j
Bending Test Set – HSM58c
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Order as: HSM58j
Order as: HSM58c
Diamond Indentor
Set of 16 Hardness specimens
Dimensions 30(L) x 30(W) x 10(H) mm
4 x steel (DIN:9SMn28; BS970:230M07)
4 x aluminium (DIN: AlMgSi0.5F22, 6063)
4 x copper (DIN:E-Cu)
4 x brass (DIN:CuZn39Pb3; CZ121Pb3)
 Elastic deformation of bending bars subject to a point
force
 Test bars to be placed on two sliding bearings for span
adjustment
 Test bars to be loaded with a point force generated by
the tester
 Test bars made of:
 Flat section steel (EN1A), cross-section 38.1mm
x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Flat section steel (EN1A), cross-section 19.05mm
x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Flat section aluminium (6082), cross-section
38.1mm x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Flat section aluminium (6082), cross-section
19.05mm x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Flat section brass (CZ121), cross-section 19.05mm
x12.7mm, length 320mm (nominal)
 Printed scale to determine the position of bearings
 Span adjustable, width 100...300mm
 Bearings to be semi-circular seated with ground dowels
Experimental Capabilities
1.
To measure the Vickers Hardness value
of different materials using a test sphere
of known diameter
2. To measure the indentation of the test
indentor and the accuracy involved
Experimental Capabilities
1.
Demonstrate the relationship between applied load
on a bending bar and its elastic deformation.
2.
The effect of Modulus of Elasticity on elastic
deformation.
3.
The effect of bar geometry on elastic deformation
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HSM58 Optional Extra:-
HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Symmetrical Shearing Test Set –
HSM58e
Asymmetrical Shearing Test Set –
HSM58g
Order as: HSM58e
 Symmetrical Shear Testing with lower
support block and upper shear anvil
 5 test specimens made of electrical grade
copper, Ø6.35mm x 54mm long
 Shearing anvil and inserts in support block
made of hardened steel
 Quick assembly on the compression section
of the HSM58
Experimental Capabilities
1.
To measure the shear strength of a
specimen under symmetrical Shear
load
Order as: HSM58g
 Asymmetrical Shear Testing with lower support block
and upper shear anvil
 5 test specimens made of electrical grade copper,
Ø6.35mm x 54mm long
 Shearing anvil and inserts in support block made of
hardened steel
 Quick assembly on the compression section of the
HSM58
Experimental Capabilities
1. To measure the shear strength of a specimen under
unsymmetrical Shear load
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HSM58 Optional Extra:-
HSM58 Optional Extra:-
Spring Testing Test Set HSM58i
Deep Draw Test Set - HSM58p
Compression Spring
Order as: HSM58p
 Also known as cupping
 Includes Punch, die and Die holder
 Punch and specimens comply with BS EN ISO
20482:2003
 10 test specimens made of aluminium , Ø90mm x 1mm
thickness
 10 test specimens made of brass , Ø90mm x 1mm
thickness
Disc Spring
Experimental Capabilities
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Helical and disc springs
3 x helical springs
2 x disc springs
Characteristic curves of springs with
various spring stiffness’s
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Mounted within compression area of
apparatus
1.
To obtain a value for the samples so that a
comparison can be made to determine the
suitability of the sample for the drawing process.
2.
To use the Erichsen cupping index value as well
as other results obtained from the experiment to
compare samples and their properties.
Experimental Capabilities
1. To measure the stiffness of a spring and
compare it with the theoretical value and
manufactured tabulated values.
P.A.HILTON Ltd.
Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
2. To note how the stiffness is affected by the
physical dimensions of the springs.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
3. To see how different spring arrangements
can affect forces required for the same
amount of movement.
Fax:
E-mail:
Website:
National (01794) 388129
International +44 1794 388129
[email protected]
www.p-a-hilton.co.uk
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