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ASTM D4833-07
This test method is an index test for determining the puncture resistance of geomembranes and related products. The use of this test method is to establish an index value by providing standard criteria and a basis for uniform reporting.
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Fundamentals of Adhesion (Peel) Testing
There is a reason people reach for Duct Tape as a fix for almost everything – Adhesion Strength. From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufactures.
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Case study
Beleuchtungsschweißtest
Anforderung Für das Qualitätskontrolllabor wurde vom Kunden eine einfache, kostengünstige Vorrichtung spezifiziert. Dies sollte eine Beleuchtungsbaugruppe in einem Test halten, bei dem die geschweißten Kontakte abgezogen wurden.
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Case study
Adjustable spectacles torque test
Customised engineering example
Adlens manufacture adaptive spectacle lenses, where the optical power is adjusted by a side dial which is then removed.
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ASTM F2132-01
This specification provides the performance requirements and associated test procedures for the puncture resistance of materials used in the construction of containers for discarded medical needles and other sharps.
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Case study
Cable duct strength testing
Customised engineering example
Our customer manufactures tubes and ducts for routing of cables and optical fibres. Installation of these uses blowing, pushing and pulling techniques.
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Case study
Box crush test (BCT) and transit packaging compression testing
Customised engineering example
Boxes for the consumer and transit packaging industries must be as light as possible whilst still retaining a robustness to contain and protect their contents and also have the strength to stand up to shipping, ha
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Best practices in conducting cone penetration tests
Step-by-step procedure
Sample preparation - Condition the sample according to the standard, controlling temperature and humidity where required.
Equipment calibration - Confirm the
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Case study
Child resistant closures (CRC) mandrel
Customised engineering example
Child Resistant Closures (CRC) require sufficient vertical force to activate the CR locking mechanism prior to torque being applied.
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Event
Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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What is the box crush test?
The box crush test (BCT) is a widely used method for measuring the compressive strength of fibreboard packaging, particu
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Case study
Medical devices testing
Requirement
To provide a low cost, flexible tensile test machine which could be used in conjunction with special fixturing, to perform a range of functional and destructive tests on a range of products.
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What is the 135° peel test?
The 135° peel test is a method for measuring the seal strength of semi-rigid packaging, typically where a flexible lid is sealed onto a rigid or vacuum-formed container.
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Step-by-step guide to conducting the ring crush test
Prepare the sample
Cut samples to the required size specified by the relevant standard, typically corresponding to a circumference of 152 mm. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity.
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Essentials of grip & fixture selection in force & torque testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.
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Product
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BS EN 12209
BS EN 12209:2016 specifies requirements and test methods for the durability, strength, security, and function of mechanically operated locks and latches and their locking plates for use in doors, window doors and entrance doors in buildings.
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Case study
Pork pie penetration test
Requirement
Vale of Mowbray have been baking pork pies since 1928.
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Understanding the stress-strain curve
The stress-strain curve is a primary tool for tensile strength analysis. It shows how a material responds to an increasing tensile load, providing detailed insights into its mechanical properties.
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Introduction to compressive strength testing
Compressive strength testing is essential for evaluating the ability of materials to withstand axial loads, which are forces that push or pull them.
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ASTM D2063/D2063M
This test method measures torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure systems with the use of a non-automated, spring torque-meter (with either a dial indicator or a digital readout) or a torque wrench. evaluation.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Destructive and non-destructive methods
Testing may be performed destructively or non-destructively depending on the objectives.
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Case study
Lanzettennadel-Retentionstest
Anforderung Ein in Großbritannien ansässiges Unternehmen für medizinische Geräte, das eine Reihe von Geräten zur Überwachung und Kontrolle des Blutzuckerspiegels entwickelt und herstellt, die von Angehörigen der Gesundheitsberufe und Verbrauc