Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of a 600 kN Universal Testing Machine (UTM) for Florida Polytechnic University
Overview
Florida Polytechnic University selected QuakeLogic Inc. to supply, install, and commission a high-capacity 600 kN Universal Testing Machine (UTM) as part of its expanding materials research and engineering laboratory infrastructure. The project required a turnkey delivery—including logistics, on-site installation, system calibration, software configuration, training, and technical support.
QuakeLogic successfully completed the full life-cycle of the project, ensuring seamless integration of the UTM into the university’s laboratory workflows while meeting all performance, safety, and compliance requirements.
Delivered System – 600 kN Servo-Hydraulic UTM Package
Complete system included:
- High-Capacity Load Frame – 600 kN
- Automatic Hydraulic Power Pack for continuous, stable loading control
- Digital Data Acquisition and Control System with high-speed, high-precision sampling
- User-Friendly Control, Test, and Reporting Software
- Hydraulic Grips for Flat and Round Specimens
- Testing Capabilities:
- Flat Samples: 0–40 mm (adapters for 0–40 mm available separately)
- Round Samples: 8–32 mm
- Electrical Requirements: 220 V, 50 Hz, Single Phase
- Computer System: Provided as optional per client preference
The UTM machine delivered to Florida Polytechnic University is engineered for tension, compression, flexure, and advanced material characterization across metals, composites, and engineered materials.
Scope of Work & Technical Execution
1. Logistics, Delivery & Pre-Installation Coordination
QuakeLogic managed complete transportation from the manufacturing site to the university, including:
- Crating and shock-proof shipment
- Pre-delivery inspection checklist
- Coordination with campus facilities for indoor delivery and equipment placement
- Verification of electrical power and hydraulic safety requirements
2. On-Site Installation
Our engineering team conducted full system setup:
- Positioning of the 600 kN load frame
- Mounting and alignment of hydraulic power pack
- Installation of control electronics and data acquisition hardware
- Integration of hydraulic grips and test fixtures
- Alignment of actuators, load cells, and sensors
- System-level safety checks and physical integrity verification
3. Commissioning, Calibration & Start-Up
QuakeLogic performed a multi-stage commissioning protocol that included:
- Hydraulic line purging and pressure testing
- Load cell calibration and displacement verification
- Software configuration and test profile setup
- Verification of alarms and interlocks to the owner’s PLC or RTU monitoring panel
- Test-run validation under no-load and loaded conditions
- Submission of commissioning report to the university
4. Faculty & Student Training
Hands-on training sessions were delivered covering:
- System operation & safe testing procedures
- Test creation, templates, and automated sequences
- Real-time monitoring and data acquisition
- Generating test reports with stress–strain curves
- Routine maintenance best practices
- Troubleshooting and system diagnostics
QuakeLogic ensured that all faculty and laboratory staff became fully comfortable and self-sufficient in operating the machine.
5. Post-Installation Technical Support
QuakeLogic continues to provide:
- Remote and on-site technical assistance
- Preventive and corrective maintenance support
- Software updates and calibration guidance
- Spare parts availability
- Rapid response for operational questions
Our support ensures uninterrupted usage for instructional laboratories, research testing, and student capstone projects.
Project Outcome
The Florida Polytechnic University UTM project was completed on time, on budget, and fully aligned with the university’s instructional and research needs. The system is now actively used in:
- Materials science courses
- Advanced engineering labs
- Structural mechanics research
- Student design competitions
- Faculty-led applied research programs
The successful deployment reinforces QuakeLogic’s reputation for providing turnkey, high-performance testing equipment with exceptional technical support.
Custom UTM Solutions
QuakeLogic also offers custom-designed UTM systems tailored to unique load capacities, actuator performance, hydraulic specifications, software logic, and test configurations.
For custom-built systems, please contact: 📧 sales@quakelogic.net
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