Materials Testing Laboratory
1 6800 SERIES CONTROLLER
The 6800 Series Controller Upgrade by INSTRON enhances the performance and precision of your materials testing system. Designed for seamless integration, this controller ensures faster data acquisition, improved test control, and greater system reliability. Ideal for labs looking to modernize existing Instron machines with advanced electronics and intuitive operation.
Manufacturer: INSTRON
Model: 68 FM-R44/55/58
Equipment Location: Duke 240
Fees: $65.48/Hour

2 AVE2 Optical Extensometer
The AVE2 Optical Extensometer from INSTRON offers high-accuracy, non-contact strain measurement for a wide range of testing applications. Engineered with advanced video tracking, it eliminates the need for physical attachments, allowing for precise, real-time deformation measurement without influencing the sample.
Manufacturer: INSTRON
Model: 2663-901
Equipment Location: Duke 240
Fees: $43.74/Hour

3 FURNACE
This robust MTS Furnace is built for high-temperature material testing and heat treatment applications. Its durable design and consistent temperature control make it a reliable choice for labs performing thermal cycling, creep, or fatigue tests under elevated conditions.
Manufacturer: MTS Systems
Model: 652.01D
Equipment Location: Duke 240
Fees: $27.32/Hour

4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER
The INSTRON Environmental Chamber enables precise temperature-controlled testing in varying environments. Perfect for simulating real-world conditions, it supports both high and low-temperature testing, making it ideal for materials and components that need to perform reliably under extreme conditions.
Manufacturer: INSTRON
Model: 3119-609
Equipment Location: Duke 240
Fees: $22.00/Hour

5 LINDBERG BLUE MLGO BOX FURNACE
The Lindberg Blue MLGO Box Furnace by Thermo Scientific is a high-performance lab furnace designed for general-purpose heat treatment applications. With uniform temperature distribution and robust insulation, it’s suitable for sintering, ashing, and material preparation in research and industrial labs.
Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific
Model: LINDBERG BLUEM
Equipment Location: Duke 240
Fees: $9.64/Hour

6 Universal Testing Machine
The MTS Universal Testing Machine provides comprehensive mechanical testing capabilities including tension, compression, and flexural tests. Its PC-based control system and adaptable configuration make it a versatile tool for evaluating the strength and durability of various materials and components.
Manufacturer: MTS Systems
Model: PC Based
Equipment Location: Duke 240
Fees: $54.06/Hour

7 ABRASIMET M
The ABRASIMET M is a precision abrasive cutting machine designed for sectioning a wide range of materials with accuracy and speed. Ideal for sample preparation in metallurgical and materials research, it ensures clean cuts with minimal deformation.
Manufacturer: BUEHLER
Model: ABRASIMET M
Equipment Location: Duke 247
Fees: $23.75/Hour

8 EcoMet 250, Membrane Keypad
The EcoMet 250 is a compact grinding and polishing system from BUEHLER featuring a membrane keypad interface. It enables consistent sample preparation through programmable cycles and variable speed control, enhancing reproducibility in material sample processing.
Manufacturer: BUEHLER
Model: EcoMet 250
Equipment Location: Duke 247
Usage & Fees: $7.42/Hour

9 Wilson Rockwell Hardness Tester
The Wilson Rockwell Hardness Tester (Model 2001T) provides precise hardness measurement using the Rockwell method. Suitable for metals and alloys, it ensures accurate, repeatable results in quality control and research environments.
Manufacturer: Wilson Rockwell
Model: 2001T
Equipment Location: Duke 246
Fees: $13.50/Hour

10 Olympus Digital Telescope (DSX10-TF)
The Olympus DSX10-TF Digital Microscope offers advanced imaging capabilities with fully integrated software and a motorized frame. It supports high-resolution observation, measurement, and reporting, suitable for materials science and precision engineering research.
Manufacturer: Olympus
Model: DSX10-TF
Equipment Location: Duke 246
Fees: $69.92/Hour

11 Olympus Optical Microscope System (BX51)
The Olympus BX51 Optical Microscope is a modular research-grade system used for transmitted and reflected light microscopy. Ideal for material inspection and imaging, it offers ergonomic design and excellent optics for a wide range of applications.
Manufacturer: Olympus
Model: BX51
Equipment Location: Duke 246
Fees: $31.90/Hour

Contact Information:
Dr. Garry Hodgins
Phone: 704-687-8254
Email: mghodgin@charlotte.edu
Office: Duke 221
Mr. Tony Dixon
Phone: 704-687-8185
Email: adixon53@charlotte.edu
Office: Duke 237