Where Theory Meets Testing
At UW-Stout, our Materials Testing Lab supports students' understanding of engineering materials through practical experience in materials characterization and analysis. With advanced tools such as a tensile machine, hardness testers, and torsion machines, students perform comprehensive strength and failure analyses. They gain hands-on experience in heat treating, microscopic examination of grain structures, and sample preparation and polishing. This lab exemplifies our commitment to applied learning, ensuring students are well-prepared to tackle real-world engineering challenges with confidence and expertise.
![Students perform material testing in lab space.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-07/student_test_materials_in_lab.jpg?itok=HQwRHX2o)
![Students engage in collaborative materials testing in engineering lab.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-07/student-test-materials-lab.jpg?itok=7W9u82Qo)
Engineering Materials Testing Lab Equipment:
![Heat treating oven in engineering lab.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Heater-MTL.jpg)
Our heat treating oven allows you to alter the physical and chemical properties of materials through precise heating processes, essential for studying material strength and durability.
![Tensil tester in engineering lab.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Tensil-Compression.jpg)
This machine measures how materials respond to tension, helping you understand their strength and elasticity by pulling them apart until they break.
![Hardness Testers in engineering lab.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Harness-Testers.jpg)
The hardness testers evaluates a material’s resistance to deformation, giving you insight into its durability and wear resistance.
![Sample polisher in engineering lab.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Polisher-Engineer-Lab.jpg)
The sample polisher prepares materials for detailed examination by creating a smooth, polished surface, allowing for accurate microscopic analysis.