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Case study
Sachet compression test
Requirement
To compress six sachets of ketchup or mayonnaise until failure of the packaging occurred.
The peak compressive force was required as the test result.
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BS EN ISO 12230
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the tensile properties of materials used as surfaces for sports areas.
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ASTM D3578
Scope... 1.1 This specification describes certain requirements for natural rubber gloves used in conducting medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It also covers natural rubber gloves used in handling contaminated medical
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ASTM D5868-01
Due to the increased use of adhesively-bonded FRP as a result of the inherent advantages afforded by bonded rather than mechanically-fastened joints (particularly the alleviation of stress risers and stress cracking), there is a need for tests by which
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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.
1506
Case study
Sforzo di estrazione del tappo per champagne e spumante
Requisiti Soluzione Apparecchiature di prova
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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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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…
1509
Case study
Test di schiacciamento del vassoio per alimenti a rapida preparazione
Requisiti Come fornitore di vassoi per fast food, il cliente doveva assicurarsi che i vassoi resistessero a una certa forza laterale senza danni per assicurarsi che non si rompessero durante la manipolazione e il caricamento di alimenti.
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Introduction to Delft tear testing
The Delft tear test is a specialised method for determining the tear strength of vulcanised rubber, thermoplastic elastomers and similar flexible materials.
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ISO 4049
This document specifies requirements for dental polymer-based restorative materials supplied in a form suitable for mechanical mixing, hand-mixing, or intra-oral and extra-oral external energy activation, and intended for use primarily for the direct or
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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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Compression testing standards
Following recognised standards ensures test data is reliable and comparable. Standards specify specimen preparation, testing speeds, calculations and reporting methods.
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Comparative analysis with other peel tests
Test type
Peel angle
Common applications
Advantages
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ASTM C133-97
ASTM C133-97 outlines standardized test methods for determining the cold crushing strength and modulus of rupture of refractory materials.
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Common challenges and solutions
Misalignment can cause uneven peeling forces.
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Event
Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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BS EN ISO 376
BS EN ISO 376:2011 looks at the calibration of force-proving instruments used for the static verification of uniaxial testing equipment. These include tension and compression testing machines.
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Event
Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
1521
Case study
Smoke grenade canister integrity
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of smoke grenades required a means of testing the cap pull-off strength. The particular challenge was to grip the smooth metal cylinder for up to 5 kN of pulling force.
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ASTM D3359
These test methods cover procedures for assessing the adhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.
1523
Event
Texture Testing for Bakery Applications
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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How the strip method works
The strip method involves cutting a specimen to a precise width, typically 50 mm or 25 mm depending on the applicable standard, and mounting it in the grips of a tensile testing
1525
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.