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Case study
Clothing button pull-off TTF test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Introduction to friction and its importance
Friction is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces interact. It plays a fundamental role in engineering and manufacturing.
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Tension testing process
Tension testing is the most common method for evaluating tensile deformation and produces quantitative data on how materials behave under controlled pulling forces.
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BS EN ISO 4624
Describes methods for determining the adhesion by carrying out a pull-off test on a single coating or a multi-coat system of paint, varnish or related product.
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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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Case study
Railcar spring testing
Requirement
Seoul Metropolitan Railway Transit Corporation required a system for testing a variety of springs in their electric railcars. The springs range in size from 3mm to 100 mm in diameter.
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Product
Calibratore chiave dinamometrica
TWC
875-001
Il calibratore per chiave dinamometrica TWC è una soluzione semplice ed economica per il controllo delle impostazioni sulle chiavi standard "trave", "clic" e "rottura". Azionamento manuale e misurazione della coppia in…
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SAE USCAR-21-4
This specification defines test methods and requirements for validation of solderless crimped connections.
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ASTM D5635-11
An important factor affecting the performance of membrane roofing systems is their ability to resist dynamic puncture loads. This test method provides a means to assess dynamic puncture resistance.
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Introduction to tensile testing
Tensile testing is one of the most widely used methods in material science for determining the mechanical properties of materials under uniaxial tension.
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EN 22872
EN 22872 specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance.
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Case study
Adhesive test on capsulated stoppers
Requirement
A capsulated stopper (T-top, Bar-Top or Altop®) is a natural or synthetic cork stopper where the end is glued into a cap of wood, PVC, porcelain, metal, glass or other material.
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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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Case study
Test di allungamento della sacca di soluzione per infusione
Requisiti Fresenius Kabi è un produttore globale di prodotti farmaceutici e sistemi di somministrazione per terapie per infusione e nutrizione clinica.
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Introduction to elongation and recovery testing
In industries working with textiles, rubber, elastomers, and flexible plastics, these properties are directly linked to product reli
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Specialised testing techniques
Application areas
Cantilever bend and anchorage strength tests can be adapted for niche applications, including:
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Case study
Coppia operativa dello strumento chirurgico
Esempio di ingegneria personalizzato Gli strumenti chirurgici endoscopici e laparoscopici sono azionati da regolazioni assiali e rotanti nell'impugnatura, per eseguire movimenti di precisione nella testa.
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Understanding corrugated cardboard resistance
The compressive resistance of corrugated cardboard depends on factors such as flute profile, board structure, and paper quality.
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Speak to an expert
Cleavage strength testing is essential for confirming material and adhesive performance in demanding applications.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manual controls and switches
Switches come in many different configurations... toggle, rotary, mercury, push-button, reversing, relay and circuit breaker.
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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.
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Case study
Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.