Compression Testing

Which fixtures does a composites lab actually need? A practical guide to ASTM D3039 tensile grips, D5379 and D7078 shear fixtures, D2344 short-beam, D6641 CLC compression and open-hole fixtures.

Arbor Press Cutting Sample Introduction In materials testing laboratories and engineering environments, many tasks require controlled compressive force to assemble components, prepare test fixtures, or install precision mechanical parts. While large automated systems such as universal testing machines handle tensile and compression testing, technicians frequently rely on smaller manual tools to prepare equipment and samples before testing begins. One of the most reliable too