Educational Solutions for Biomechanics Classes – Hands-on Lab Package
MA099
Provide more advanced mechanical characterization tools to your students!
Biomomentum has developed and validated turnkey laboratory modules for your undergraduate biomechanical classes. Each lab module comprises a syllabus with clear learning goals, detailed procedure for sample preparation, mechanical testing and data analysis, descriptive video capsule and wrap-up questions. These are designed to provide your engineering students the essential hands-on experience to put in practice the abstract and theoretical principles of the mechanics of biomaterials and tissues. After providing key concepts and theory behind a test, the team of students (2 to 5) will first performed it on a homogeneous material with a simple shape (e.g. a rubber disk, a wood stick, etc) and then they will apply this knowledge on biomaterial or animal tissues used in the biomedical research. Each lab module you pick indicates the required tester configuration and accessories. Contact us to know the important volume discounts that apply when you buy the required testers and accessories.
- Deemed an excellent educational tool for students
- Occupies little laboratory space and is easy to lift for convenient re-location
- Wide selection of standard and custom-designed accessories
- On-site installation and training included
- Online support and training of lab assistants included
- Performs uniaxial high-precision testing in compression and tension, in various modes including dynamic, static, and waveform loading.
- The recommended fixtures for the selected lab modules are included
- Unlimited access to our lab modules
- Volume discount applies
- Wide selection of uniaxial or multiaxial mechanical testers
- Includes a syllabus with clear learning goals, detailed procedure for sample preparation, mechanical testing and data analysis, descriptive video capsule and wrap-up questions.
- Learning Goal – Become familiar with the safe operation of a mechanical tester
- Learning Goal – Become familiar with the dissection of biological samples
FAQ
Can the Mach-1 perform load control?+
The Mach-1 is a displacement controlled type system. Most Mach-1 Motion functions are set up by indicating a required displacement profile for a specific stage. However, two functions works in load control. The Creep function moves a stage until a predefined load variation is reached and maintains this loading through real-time closed-loop PID adjustment of the stage position. This function can be used, for example, to study the deformation of a sample under constant loading. The second function, the Find Contact function, moves a stage until a predefined load variation (stop criteria) is measured by the load cell. This function can be used, for example, to detect the exact location of a sample surface or the bottom of a testing chamber, or to place an indenter in contact with a sample using a predefined load.
An alternate way to perform functions under quasi-load control is to apply a specific displacement profile known to generate a required load profile (assuming that the material is not subjected to creep).
Mach-1 Motion – Creep
How the main window of the Mach-1 Analysis software looks like? What are its main features?+
The image attached shows the main window of the Mach-1 Analysis software. It consists of different configuration options, a main graphical panel and a result panel. The side panel is where you set the folder result path and the configure and save your test sequence. In the lower panel, you can set the acquisition rate, access the manual controls, load cell settings and other info about this software.
Mach-1 Analysis – Main Window
Can I buy an extended warranty?+
You can buy extended warranty for our products. Visit the Accessory section (category warranty) of the Catalog page.
Is the Mach-1 sold with a warranty? For how long is the warranty applicable?+
Biomomentum Inc. warrants to the end-user customer that the MACH-1™ Micromechanical System will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within 24 months after delivery of the product to the original purchaser. Subject to certain exceptions and conditions, Biomomentum Inc. agrees, at its option, to correct by repair, by replacement, or by credit to the purchaser any defect of materials or workmanship, which develops within 24 months after delivery of the product. The Company’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product, and do not apply to any: - Improper or inadequate maintenance; - Unauthorized modification; - Operation outside the product’s intended purposes; - Operation outside the product’s specifications; - Improper site preparation; - Inappropriate handling. The Company’s limited warranty does not cover load cells, which are extremely sensitive to manipulation. The Company shall be released from all obligations under its warranty for products that have been in contact with biohazard materials and/or radioactive materials. The Company shall be released from all obligations under its warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own service personnel or authorized dealer personnel unless such repairs by others are made with written consent Biomomentum Inc.
How do I get a quote for a mechanical tester?+
The 'Configurator' will help you configure a mechancial tester Mach-1 based on your unique test configurations. You will have access to your device and accessories and its estimated price in only a few minutes! If you prefer, you can also contact us directly.
How the mechanical tester raw data look like?+
