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1551
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.
1552
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.
1553
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ASTM E9-09
These test methods cover the apparatus, specimens, and procedure for axial-load compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
1554
Case study
Force de fixation du bouchon Flip-Cap basculant sur tube cosmétique
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
De nombreux bouchon flip-caps sur les tubes cosmétiques scellés à plat ne sont pas conçus pour être retirés par le consommateur dans des conditions normales d'utilisation.
1555
Case study
Pork pie penetration test
Requirement
Vale of Mowbray have been baking pork pies since 1928.
1556
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
1557
Case study
Essai de friction sur colonne de direction
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
Certaines dimensions d'un composant peuvent rendre les tests de force difficiles à effectuer.
1558
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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
1559
Case study
Force de traction du raccord Luer sur la seringue
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
Les adaptateurs Luer Lock en polycarbonate sont montés en raccord rapide sur les buses en verre pour seringues.
1560
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.
1561
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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.
1562
Case study
Test de traction sur bouchon en métal pour bouteille en verre
Exemple d'ingénierie sur mesure
Saisir la base d'une bouteille en verre pour un test de traction peut être difficile en raison de sa surface glissante et de sa forme profilée.
1563
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Introduction to yield point testing
Yield point testing is essential for understanding the mechanical behaviour of materials.
1564
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.
1565
Case study
Semi-automated penetration testing into plasterboard
Customised engineering example
British Gypsum (now Saint-Gobain) carry out repetitive penetration tests to accurately assess the performance and durability of their products.
1566
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.
1567
Case study
Force de rotation de lève-vitre automobile
Exigence
Le client a demandé un système portable qui lui permettrait rapidement et facilement de tester le couple requis pour ouvrir et fermer manuellement les vitres d'une voiture.
1569
Case study
Essais de résistance et de démontage sur étiquettes d'identification des animaux
Exigence
La Fédération danoise du bétail et sa branche commerciale RYK sont responsables de l’enregistrement des données sur les bovins laitiers dans 98% des troupeaux au Danemark.
1570
Case study
Engine fuel pump spring characteristics measurement
Requirement
One of the largest automotive parts manufacturers in the Czech Republic, part of a major group, required a number of its component parts tested under high loads.
1571
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Importance of ergonomic strength testing
Ergonomic strength testing is essential for ensuring that human performance matches task requirements. This alignment reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and improves long-term health outcomes.
1572
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Gels and hydrocolloids
Gels and hydrocolloids such as agar, gelatin, xanthan and guar gum, etc. are widely used in the food, cosmetics/personal care, and medical/pharmaceutical industries.
1573
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Manual controls and switches
Switches come in many different configurations... toggle, rotary, mercury, push-button, reversing, relay and circuit breaker.
1574
Case study
Essais des ressorts pour avions
Exigence
Le département des roues et freins des aéronefs de British Airways plc est responsable de la réparation et de la révision des unités de freins des avions des Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 et Airbus A319, A320 et A321.
1575
Event
The fundamentals of torque testing
If you have every struggled to open your favorite bottle of water or jam, or required help loosening the lug nuts on your car's wheels, it's likely due to a case of over-torque.