Impact Testing Machine | FortiTestX – 15
A CE-certified Charpy and Izod impact testing machine for measuring energy absorption and notch toughness of metallic and non-metallic specimens, manufactured by Scientico India to ISO 9001:2015 standards. Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and complete export documentation. Designed for Strength of Materials laboratories in engineering colleges and technical institutions.
Impact Testing Machine FortiTestX 15 is a benchtop strength of materials lab equipment unit designed for notched bar impact bending tests on metallic and non-metallic specimens. This Impact Testing Machine operates on the pendulum principle, delivering a hammer impact speed of 3.8 m/s and a maximum work capacity of 25 Nm, with impact energy read directly from the gauge on a large scale. The FortiTestX 15 supports U, V, and keyhole notch configurations across four specimen materials, making it a complete impact testing machine strength of materials lab equipment unit for undergraduate material testing programmes.
Product Overview
The Impact Testing Machine FortiTestX 15 is a self-contained benchtop strength of materials lab equipment unit for performing the notched bar impact bending test on metallic and non-metallic specimens. The pendulum impact testing machine delivers a hammer impact speed of 3.8 m/s with a work capacity of 25 Nm, enabling quality testing and evaluation of fracture behaviour across a range of materials. Specimens of 10 x 10 mm cross-section are supported at a bearing separation of 40 mm, with notched cross-sections of 10 x 8 mm and 10 x 5 mm available for U, V, and keyhole notch geometries. Four specimen materials are supported: free-cutting steel 9SMn28K, tempering steel C45, construction steel St37, and brass CuZn40Pb2. The impact energy required to fracture the specimen is read directly from the large-scale gauge. A single-handed trigger mechanism enhances user safety during operation. Standard accessories include five sets of V-shaped and U-shaped specimens in steel, brass, and bakelite. The straightforward design and clear visibility of all moving parts during the pendulum swing are the primary educational advantages of the unit. Optional LabVIEW-based software (FX-15) provides PC data acquisition, data logging, and results processing on any Windows operating system. The FortiTestX 15 forms part of a comprehensive series on the core ideas behind material testing.
Technical Specifications
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Impact Testing Machine FortiTestX 15 |
| Model Reference | FortiTestX 15 |
| Product Category | Strength of Materials Lab Equipment |
| Apparatus Type | Pendulum impact testing machine for notched bar impact bending test |
| Work Capacity | 25 Nm |
| Hammer Impact Speed | 3.8 m/s |
| Specimen Bearing Separation | 40 mm |
| Specimen Cross-Section | 10 x 10 mm |
| Cross-Section at Notch | 10 x 8 mm and 10 x 5 mm |
| Notch Types | U, V, and keyhole notch |
| Specimen Materials | Free-cutting steel 9SMn28K, tempering steel C45, construction steel St37, brass CuZn40Pb2 |
| Safety Feature | Single-handed trigger |
| Energy Reading | Direct scale readout on large gauge |
| Optional Software | FX-15 (LabVIEW-based DAQ, Windows compatible) |
| PC Data Acquisition | Optional |
| Manufacturer | SCIENTICO, Ambala Cantt, India |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015, CE Marked |
Technical Data, Specimens
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimen Cross-Section | 10 x 10 mm |
| Cross-Section at Notch | 10 x 8 mm and 10 x 5 mm |
| Notch Types | U, V, and keyhole |
| Specimen Bearing Separation | 40 mm |
| Supported Materials | Free-cutting steel 9SMn28K, tempering steel C45, construction steel St37, brass CuZn40Pb2 |
Technical Data, Standard Accessories
| Accessory | Quantity |
|---|---|
| V-shaped specimens, steel | 5 |
| V-shaped specimens, brass | 5 |
| V-shaped specimens, bakelite | 5 |
| U-shaped specimens, steel | 5 |
| U-shaped specimens, brass | 5 |
| U-shaped specimens, bakelite | 5 |
Key Features
- Complete impact testing machine strength of materials lab equipment unit: pendulum impact tester with standard specimen sets, experiment instructions, and all accessories supplied
- Work capacity: 25 Nm; hammer impact speed: 3.8 m/s for standard notched bar impact bending tests
- Supports U notch, V notch, and keyhole notch specimen configurations for comprehensive fracture behaviour evaluation
- Specimen cross-section 10 x 10 mm; notched cross-sections of 10 x 8 mm and 10 x 5 mm; bearing separation 40 mm
- Four testable metallic materials: free-cutting steel 9SMn28K, tempering steel C45, construction steel St37, and brass CuZn40Pb2; non-metallic specimens also supported
- Direct large-scale gauge readout: impact energy read off immediately after each test without calculation
- Single-handed trigger for enhanced operator safety during pendulum release
- Clear visibility of all pendulum movements during testing for maximum educational value
- Standard accessories: 30 specimens supplied across V and U notch types in steel, brass, and bakelite
- Optional DAQ software (FX-15): LabVIEW-based PC data acquisition, data logging, and results processing on Windows
- ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacture; CE marked product
Experiments
- Determination of notched bar impact work
- Determination of notched bar impact strength
- Evaluation of fracture surface characteristics
- Notched bar impact work versus temperature curve
- Influence of notch shape on notched bar impact work
- Influence of material and prior heat treatment on notched bar impact work
- Influence of specimen temperature on notched bar impact work
Construction and Design
Impact Testing Machine FortiTestX 15 is constructed as a rigid, benchtop pendulum impact testing machine built to strength of materials lab equipment standards for notched bar impact bending tests. The pendulum arm carries the hammer and is released via a single-handed trigger mechanism that prevents accidental activation and keeps the operator clear of the swing path at all times. The hammer strikes the notched specimen at 3.8 m/s, delivering up to 25 Nm of impact energy to fracture the specimen across the 40 mm bearing separation. The residual energy after fracture is indicated directly on the large-scale gauge, giving an immediate readout of notched bar impact work without requiring additional calculation. Specimen holders accept standard 10 x 10 mm cross-section specimens with notched cross-sections of 10 x 8 mm and 10 x 5 mm for U, V, and keyhole notch geometries. The open and unobstructed design of this impact testing machine ensures that every phase of the pendulum release, swing, impact, and rebound is fully visible to students during the experiment. All construction and materials conform to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and meet CE marking requirements.
Software, FX-15 (Optional)
Customised software designed in the National Instruments LabVIEW environment for PC data acquisition, data logging, and results processing. Compatible with any Windows-based operating system. The software is optional and selected independently of the base unit.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 x Complete pendulum impact testing machine (Impact Testing Machine FortiTestX 15)
- 1 x Set of standard specimens (V and U notch types in steel, brass, and bakelite)
- 1 x Experiment instructions
Q1: What is the work capacity and hammer speed of the Impact Testing Machine FortiTestX 15?
The FortiTestX 15 impact testing machine has a work capacity of 25 Nm and a hammer impact speed of 3.8 m/s, consistent with standard notched bar impact bending test requirements.
Q2: Which notch types are supported by the FortiTestX 15?
The apparatus supports U notch, V notch, and keyhole notch specimen configurations, with notched cross-sections of 10 x 8 mm and 10 x 5 mm on a standard 10 x 10 mm specimen cross-section.
Q3: Which specimen materials are included with the FortiTestX 15?
Thirty specimens are supplied across six sets: V-shaped and U-shaped specimens in steel, brass, and bakelite, with five specimens per set. The apparatus also supports testing of free-cutting steel 9SMn28K, tempering steel C45, construction steel St37, and brass CuZn40Pb2.
Q4: How is impact energy measured in the FortiTestX 15?
Impact energy is read directly from a large-scale gauge on the machine immediately after each test. The gauge displays the energy consumed in fracturing the specimen without requiring separate calculation. Optional PC data acquisition via the FX-15 LabVIEW software is also available.
Q5: Can the FortiTestX 15 be used to test the influence of temperature on impact behaviour?
Yes. One of the seven defined experiments covers the notched bar impact work versus temperature curve, and a further experiment examines the influence of specimen temperature on notched bar impact work, supporting temperature-dependent fracture behaviour studies.
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