Patent — available for licensing
Ultra High-throughput Small Punch Test Machine for Maximum Efficiency
A NASA invention available to explore as a licensing opportunity.
About this technology
Overview
Tensile testing is a destructive testing method that provides crucial information on tensile strength, yield strength, ductility, fracture toughness, ductile-to-brittle transition temperature, and other properties related to the breaking point of materials. However, traditional methods are slow, expensive, and labor-intensive. NASAs Ultra High-Throughput Small Punch Test Machine (Ultra High-Throughput SPT) is an automated SPT machine that can estimate mechanical properties of the desired materials from a small thin disk ((generally 8 mm in diameter and 0.5 mm thick) through its high-fidelity stress-strain data output) within a sample size ranging from hundreds to thousands before human intervention is necessary. It's faster, cost-effective, and fully automated. One of the key innovations of Ultra High-Throughput SPT is its automated pinpoint clamping and testing mechanism, eliminating the need for the enclosed fixtures commonly associated with modern SPT methods. This not only accelerates the testing process but also enhances precision, a game-changer in materials assessment. Ultra High-Throughput SPT handles numerous samples efficiently, saving time and resources, making it a reliable, cost-effective solution for various industries and research. NASA seeks licensees to develop the technology into a product that will upgrade tensile testing.