• Arvind B. Totey
• Dr. Prashant Kumar Shrivastava

This paper describes the development and evaluation of a low-cost tensile creep testing machine designed specifically for analyzing the creep behavior of thermoplastic materials such as polypropylene and light metals like lead. The primary objective was to create a machine that could be affordably constructed and utilized within college laboratory settings to demonstrate the creep behavior curve. The conventional lever mechanism found in typical creep testing machines was substituted with a connecting mild steel metal wire, which served as a cost-effective alternative. The analysis of this modified mechanism was conducted using ANSYS 16.2, a widely used engineering simulation software package. To apply loads, a turn buckle capable of exerting up to 22500N was employed. The machine's load capacity could be adjusted by incorporating tension springs of varying strengths. Specifically, tension springs with capacities of 39.24N, 245.25N, and 392N were utilized to provide flexibility in load variation. Furthermore, a low heat treatment furnace was designed with a maximum capacity below 200°C. This furnace featured a PID temperature controller for precise temperature regulation, ensuring accurate testing conditions. In summary, this paper presents a detailed account of the design, fabrication, and analysis of a low-cost tensile creep testing machine tailored for educational purposes, specifically targeting the study of creep behavior in thermoplastic materials and light metals

Keywords: Thermoplastic, Turnbuckle, Tension spring, Creep test, design, mild steel, furnace, ANSYS 16.2.

"Enhancement and Performance Assessment of an Affordable Tensile Creep Testing Apparatus", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.f461-f469, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402557.pdf

"Enhancement and Performance Assessment of an Affordable Tensile Creep Testing Apparatus", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppf461-f469, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402557.pdf