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Controls that mean business
Personalised user accounts enable quick access to commonly performed tests, and restricts who can create or run tests, view results and produce reports.
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Standards and guidelines for torque testing
Overview of ASTM and CETIE standards
Standardised testing ensures consistency and compliance. Commonly followed guidelines include:
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Performing a five-point bend test
Specimen preparation
Cut specimens to the standardised dimensions specified in ASTM D2718.
Ensure surfaces are smooth and free from defects that could affect results.<
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Standard methods and procedures
T-peel testing is governed by recognised standards to ensure consistency and repeatability of results. The most common are:
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VectorPro® materials testing software
Designed and developed by Mecmesin specifically for our OmniTest and MultiTest-dV range of materials testers.
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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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Why is flexural strength testing important?
Flexural strength testing provides engineers, designers, and researchers with essential insights into how a material responds to bending forces.
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Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
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Emerging standards and future developments
Mechanical torque testing continues to evolve alongside changes in manufacturing and material science. Key developments include:
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What is ultimate compressive strength?
Ultimate compressive strength is the maximum compressive stress a material can sustain before failure.
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Introduction to compressive shear testing
Compressive shear testing is a mechanical test method used to measure a material’s ability to resist shear forces while under compressive load.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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Burst testing techniques and equipment
Compressive burst testing
In compressive burst testing, force is applied through a hemispherical probe until the material ruptures.
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Bakery
Consumers have very particular expectations of how bakery products should feel and behave during consumption. Deviations from this ideal are often perceived as a loss in quality.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of adhesive joints subjected to shear forces while under compressive stress.
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Why is torque to turn testing important?
Torque to turn testing plays a critical role in evaluating the performance, reliability and quality of rotating components.
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Mechanical components and assemblies
The successful design and production of mechanical components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements, such as material combinations and machining capabilities.
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Applications across industries
Compressive hardness testing is applied in many sectors to confirm that materials meet performance and safety criteria.
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Types of peel tests
90° peel test
This method is used for flexible-to-rigid bonds, where the flexible layer is peeled away at a right angle to the substrate. It is common for:
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Maintenance and calibration of tear testers
To maintain accuracy and extend service life, regular maintenance and calibration are essential.
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Why Mecmesin for bulk analysis
Expert engineering and equipment
Mecmesin systems are designed for precision and reliability in bulk testing applications.
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The science behind chord modulus
Definition and importance
Chord modulus is determined by drawing a straight line, known as the chord, between two points on the stress-strain curve.