Emdt -- Force testing machines are sometimes termed universal testers as they have a wide variety of applications. Many of the testing modes available on these machines are relevant to the development and manufacture of medical devices. But the forces in question are much smaller than those that a classic universal tester typically is set up to do. Relevant testing modes include torque, compression, flexing, peel, repetitive strain, impact and tensile tests. This article examines the variables in a testing process—including sample dimensions and orientation, gauge resolution, sample rate, speed of movement and repeat testing frequency—and their application in medical device testing.
