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Case study
Surgical instrument operational torque
Customised engineering example
Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical instruments are operated by axial and rotating adjustments in the handle, to perform precision movement in the head.
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Case study
Cardboard beverage bottle carrier unfolding
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of fully-enclosed cartons wanted to quality test the fold-out force for a variety of their designs, used mainly to package drinks bottles and cans.
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Case study
Champagne and sparkling wine cork twist extraction effort
Requirement
Solution
Test equipment
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Case study
Effort d'extraction de torsion de champagne et de vin mousseux
Exigence
Solution
Équipement de test
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ASTM D5034-09
This test method covers the grab and modified grab test procedures for determining the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics. Provisions are made for wet testing.
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Digital force gauges
Mecmesin's digital force gauges deliver outstanding accuracy and affordability.
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Case study
Cosmetics tube flip-cap attachment strength
Customised engineering example
Many flip-caps on flat-sealed cosmetics tubes are not designed for removal by the consumer under normal use.
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BS EN 1939
Adhesive tape, Adhesives, Tape, Peeling tests, Adhesion tests, Stainless steels, Testing conditions, Test equipment, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Low-temperature testing.
Withdrawn June 2019 .. superseded by ISO 29862:2019
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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.
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Industry standards and customisation
Alignment with recognised standards
Mecmesin systems support compliance with globally recognised testing standards, including:
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Case studies and applications
Real-world applications of compressive strength testing are prevalent in various industries:
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Aerospace
Safety and reliability are paramount in the aerospace industry. Around the world many airlines, manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft and helicopters, suppliers of fasteners, landing gear and avionics plus mainte
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Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
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Physiology
We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.
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Introduction to needle penetration testing
Needle penetration testing is a precision method used to assess a material’s resistance to penetration by a needle or similar sharp probe.
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Three-point vs four-point bend testing
In a three-point bend test, force is applied at a single midpoint. In a four-point bend test, two loading noses distribute the load over a larger section of the specimen.
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What is the 90-degree peel test?
The 90-degree peel test is a mechanical method used to measure the adhesive strength between two bonded materials.
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Mecmesin solutions for five-point bend testing
Mecmesin provides precision testing systems fully compatible with ASTM D2718, offering accurate and repeatable results for planar shear evaluat
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Testing child-resistant closures (CRCs)
Child-resistant packaging requires careful torque testing to comply with strict regulations.
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Standards for compressive testing
Key standards for compressive modulus testing include:
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Introduction to strip method tensile testing
Among the range of tensile testing techniques, the strip method is widely recognised for its accuracy and repeatability.
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Equipment and tools for pull-off and pull-out testing
Accurate and repeatable testing depends on precision equipment and well-designed fixtures. Key components include: