Metal Testing Machines — Steel, Aluminium, Copper & More
Electromechanical and hydraulic universal testing machines for tensile, compression, bending and impact testing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Complete Metal Testing Solutions
From aluminium foil to structural steel — tensile, compression, bending and impact testing across the full strength range.
Metals testing covers a wide range of forces, from thin aluminium foils at a few newtons to structural steel at 2,000 kN. Cermac offers the UTM-E (50–600 kN) for medium-duty metals testing and the UTM-H (600–2,000 kN) for heavy-duty structural applications.
Both platforms feature 24-bit digital control, Class 0.5 or Class 1 accuracy and full compliance with ASTM E8 and ISO 6892-1. Combined with the ITM Charpy impact tester (300–750 J), Cermac provides a complete metals characterisation laboratory.
Metals Testing Features
Strain-rate Control
24-bit closed-loop for Method A strain-rate controlled testing per ISO 6892-1.
Hydraulic Wedge Grips
Self-tightening grips for round, flat and threaded metallic specimens from 6 to 50 mm.
TOM-I Extensometer
Clip-on extensometer with 0.1 µm resolution for accurate yield point and modulus determination.
Impact Testing
ITM Charpy pendulums (300–750 J) for ductile-to-brittle transition temperature characterisation.
Class 0.5 Accuracy
ISO 7500 Class 0.5 from 1% of full scale on electromechanical models.
Full Standard Library
Pre-configured test masks for ASTM E8, ISO 6892-1, A370, EN 15630 and more.
Testing Standards
Tensile testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
Tensile testing at elevated temperature.
Charpy pendulum impact testing of metals.
Standard test methods for mechanical testing of steel products.
Mechanical testing of reinforcement steel (rebar).
Metallic materials — bend test.
Applications
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Steel mills — production QC of plates, sheets, bars and structural sections.
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Aluminium and copper — mechanical characterisation of non-ferrous alloys and extrusions.
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Automotive — material qualification for body, chassis and powertrain components.
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Aerospace — titanium, superalloys and high-strength steels for aircraft structures.
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Construction — rebar, structural steel, bolts and welded connections.
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Foundries — tensile and impact testing of castings — steel, iron, aluminium and bronze.
Machines & Accessories in Action
Why Choose Cermac
Since 1983, Cermac S.r.l. has designed and manufactured material testing machines at our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility near Milan, Italy. Direct access to the engineering team, fast spare parts and responsive technical support.
Tailored to Your Laboratory
At Cermac, every testing machine can be fully customised to match your specific requirements. From frame configuration and load capacity to grips, fixtures and software — we design the complete system around your laboratory workflow.
Our engineering team works directly with you to identify the optimal solution for your materials and testing standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What machine capacity do I need for metals?
Thin sheet: 50–100 kN. Standard bar and plate: 100–600 kN. Structural steel and rebar: 600–2,000 kN.
Can one machine do tensile and compression?
Yes. All Cermac UTMs are universal — switch between tensile, compression and bending by changing the tooling.
What about impact testing?
The ITM Charpy pendulum impact tester (300–750 J) complements the UTM range for complete metals characterisation.
Is high-temperature testing available?
Yes. The UTM-E integrates with electric furnaces up to 1200°C for hot tensile testing per ISO 6892-2.
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