How to use TecQuipment’s SM1000 Universal Testing Machine | Tensile, Compression & DefleX Explained

Take a deep dive into TecQuipment’s SM1000 Universal Testing Machine, a powerful educational tool for teaching material properties in engineering courses — from Level 3 to university-level labs. In this demonstration, we explore every feature of this 10-ton (100 kN) capacity machine, including its capabilities in tensile testing, compression testing, Young’s Modulus calculation, and more. 🔬 Learn how the SM1000 enables students to: Visualise Hooke’s Law and stress-strain behaviour Use VDAS® to capture, analyse and store data Apply DefleX® 2D/3D DIC Systems using video extensometry to observe micro-deformation Understand material properties for automotive, civil, and mechanical design Designed for education, this machine provides essential hands-on learning for engineering students preparing for careers in design, manufacturing, and analysis. 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the SM1000 00:25 - SM1000 Capacity: 10 Ton / 100 kN Universal Tester 00:45 - Compression Testing Area: Brinell, Shear, Springs & More 01:20 - Tensile Testing Area: Hooke’s Law, Elastic & Plastic Behaviour 02:00 - Live Load Display & Vernier Deflection Measurement 02:30 - How VDAS® Software Captures and Plots Experimental Data 03:05 - Performing a Tensile Test: Collets, Pump & Vernier Gauge 03:40 - Feeling the Yield Point with Manual Feedback 04:05 - Using an Extensometer to Calculate Young’s Modulus 04:45 - DefleX® 2D & 3D Systems: Visualising Deformation in Real-Time 05:20 - Colour Mapping & Detecting Material Imperfections 05:50 - Importance of the Magnetic Safety Guard 06:00 - Why Understanding Material Properties Matters in Design 06:10 - Suitable Materials for Testing: Steel, Nylon, Aluminium & More #SM1000 #TecQuipment #MaterialTesting #EngineeringEducation #MechanicalEngineering #VDAS #DefleX #TensileTesting #StressStrain #HookesLaw #YoungsModulus #EngineeringLabs #EngineeringDesign #STEMlearning #FutureEngineers