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Electronic components and assemblies
Electrical assemblies rely on a collection of electrical components that have been connected together on a PCB or other surface to perform a specific function.
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Mecmesin systems for friction testing
Mecmesin provides a suite of precision friction testers compliant with international standards:
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Choosing the right tear testing equipment
Selecting the correct tear tester depends on the type of material, accuracy requirements, testing volume, and available budget.
Factors to consider:
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Equipment for yield point testing
Yield point measurement solutions
Advanced test systems such as the Mecmesin OmniTest and
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Introduction to ergonomic strength testing
Ergonomic strength testing is a structured method for measuring an individual's capacity to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including:
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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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Why is ultimate compressive strength important?
Ultimate compressive strength is a critical parameter in engineering design, safety, and product validation.
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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The 3-Point Bend test goes to Summer School
Both Dr. Cote and Grubbs agree that one of the highlights of their year is the Materials Science summer course for high school students, where they had students design their own candy composites.
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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What is torque testing?
Torque testing measures the rotational force required to turn or twist an object. In packaging, it is most often applied to closures such as caps, lids and twist-top mechanisms to ensure they open and close within defined performance limits.
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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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Mecmesin equipment for 180 degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a complete range of test solutions designed for accurate and repeatable peel strength measurement.
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Introduction to five-point bend testing
The five-point bend test is a specialised method for assessing the mechanical performance of structural panels, particularly their resistance to planar shear forces.
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Best practices for reliable torque testing
Accurate and repeatable torque testing depends on attention to several technical factors.
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Secant modulus testing with Mecmesin
Mecmesin testing systems such as the OmniTest and MultiTest-dV
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Introduction to tension methods
Tension methods are a core approach in texture analysis, used to measure how a material behaves when subjected to a pulling force until it deforms or fails.
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Why choose Mecmesin for edge crush testing
Standards-compliant precision testing
Mecmesin’s ECT solutions meet the requirements of both TAPPI T 811 and ISO 3037.
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Introduction to tear testing
Tear testing is a quality control procedure used to measure the resistance of a material to tearing under controlled conditions.
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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How running torque is measured
Running torque is typically measured using precision torque sensors mounted within a controlled test stand. The component under test is rotated at a defined speed, and torque is measured continuously during motion.
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Test adhésif sur bouchons capsulés
Exigence Un bouchon capsulé (T-top, Bar-Top ou Altop®) est un bouchon en liège naturel ou synthétique dont l'extrémité est collée dans un bouchon en bois, PVC, porcelaine, métal, verre ou autre matériau.
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Case study
Contrôle automatisé du couple des bouchons de bouteilles de boissons et de médicaments
Exigence
Crown Seal Public Company Limited, l'un des principaux fabricants et distributeurs de diverses solutions de bouchage de bouteilles - notamment Crown Caps, Pilfer-Proof Caps, Maxi Caps, Plastic Caps et Composite Caps - avait besoin d'u
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Students meet the Mecmesin MultiTest
Having spent time with the Mecmesin team and seen their material testers in action, WPI opted to invest in three Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5-dV testers.