SIMPLER
Spend less time setting up tests
Whether you are testing using a predefined method or customizing your own, Bluehill Fracture comes with the tools to create the method you need.
Method Definition
Bluehill Fracture's unique test workflow definition breaks the test into a logical series of steps, enabling the test designer to control the process of data entry before, during and after the test.
- Customizable Work Flow
Work flow can be clear and simple or fully detailed depending on your need. Guidance notes can be added to aid operators throughout the test. - Intuitive Interface
The modern user interface is both intuitive and clear allowing for reduced training and simplified instructions. - Save Time
Methods steps can be tailored to suit the test type and operator, saving time and reducing errors.
SMARTER
Produce results faster
Although Bluehill Fracture is simple to use, there are still many advanced features for analysis and report generation.
Run and Analyse Tests
Performing and analyzing Fracture Toughness tests has never been simpler than with Bluehill Fracture.
Select a test method to run, from a pre-defined list or your own customized method, and Bluehill Fracture will step you through the pre-test data entry you define, then when ready, the software will perform pre-cracking (if required) and finally onto the main fracture test.
Pre-configured material properties and pre-cracking targets reduce user input and increase throughput.
The software guides operators through data input, graph plotting and results calculation.
The report and export function within Bluehill Fracture completely automates the process of generating a summary report.
SAFER
Control user access and check results
Validity checks confirm your tests are within predefined parameters whilst the security settings allow advanced users to protect areas of the method containing critical settings.
Analysis
The report and export function within Bluehill Fracture completely automates the process of generating a summary report. This reduces complexity, time and errors by avoiding additional data export and manipulation at the post test reporting stage.
Whether you need a summary in text output format or a fully customized PDF report in your organization’s format, Bluehill Fracture has the features to achieve this at the click of mouse button.
- Automatic validity Checks
Bluehill Fracture provides both a summary check and detailed breakdown of values and reference clauses for auditability. Validity checks are itemized and include achieved values and allowable limits. - User Access
Account settings control who in the laboratory can change and update test methods. - Stay Up to Date
By utilizing a separate standards library keeping abreast of the latest revisions is a simple upgrade.
Various functions are available to support integration with laboratory data management systems (e.g. LIMS), such as the option to import automatically generated inputs of specimen geometry and material properties.
Bluehill Fracture modules support all common test standards (ASTM, ISO and BS) for crack propagation, ductile and brittle fracture, crack length measurements and specimen geometries. Users can test to predefined standards (e.g. ASTM E647, ASTM E399, ASTM E1820, ISO 12135).
Bluehill Fracture is available with new ElectroPuls™ and Servohydraulic systems, as well as any existing dynamic testing system with an 8800 or 8800MT controller running Windows 7 or 10.