Computer numerically controlled machine systems and methods for mechanically testing additive manufactured specimens

A computer numerically controlled machine, comprising:

• a first tool holder coupled to a carrier plate, the carrier plate including a first test specimen formed of an additive manufacturing material;
• a second tool holder coupled to a testing tool, the testing tool including a specimen interface;
• tool control circuitry operatively coupled to the first tool holder and the second tool holder, the tool control circuitry comprising one or more central processing units and one or more memory devices, the one or more memory devices storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more central processing units, cause the tool control circuitry to:
• position the first and second tool holders so that the specimen interface of the testing tool engages the first test specimen;
• cause relative movement between the first and second tool holders so that the testing tool executes a first test toolpath relative to the first test specimen;
• and
• obtain a first set of test data indicative of mechanical properties of the first test specimen as the testing tool executes the first test toolpath.

A computer numerically controlled machine, comprising:

• a first tool holder coupled to a carrier plate;
• a second tool holder;
• a material deposition assembly;
• a testing tool including a specimen interface;
• tool control circuitry operatively coupled to the first tool holder and the second tool holder, the tool control circuitry comprising one or more central processing units and one or more memory devices, the one or more memory devices storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more central processing units, cause the tool control circuitry to:
• couple the material deposition assembly to the second tool holder;
• form at least a first test specimen on the carrier plate using the material deposition assembly;
• detach the material deposition assembly from the second tool holder;
• couple the testing tool to the second tool holder;
• position the first and second tool holders so that the specimen interface of the testing tool engages the first test specimen;
• cause relative movement between the first and second tool holders so that the testing tool executes a first test toolpath relative to the first test specimen;
• and
• obtain a first set of test data indicative of mechanical properties of the first test specimen as the testing tool executes the first test toolpath.