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Frequently asked questions
How do I select the right fixture for my material?
Fixture selection depends on specimen dimensions, material type, and the relevant standard.
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Case studies and examples
In timber engineering, laminated beam testing revealed that one adhesive consistently produced substrate failures, showing a stronger bond than the timber itself.
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Calculate your ROI
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VectorPro's key features
Design
Intuitive icon-driven interface and workspace
Advanced 'drag and drop' test routine builder
Personalised u
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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
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Applications in industry
Lap shear testing under compressive load is widely used across multiple sectors:
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Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements:
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Applications across industries
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is used wherever material reliability under multi-directional stress is critical.
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Equipment for ECT
Mecmesin supplies precision compression testers and dedicated ECT fixtures designed for accuracy and repeatability.
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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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Comparison with other bending methods
While the five-point bend test is designed to evaluate planar shear, other bending methods address different mechanical behaviours:
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Applications in industry
Construction materials
Cleavage strength testing is used to verify the integrity of structural materials such as laminated timber beams, bonded façade panels, and composite structures.
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Relevant standards for lap shear under compression
International testing standards provide consistency and repeatability for adhesive strength tests, including those involving compressive loading. The following standards are particularly relevant:
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Key ASTM standards for four-point bending
Selecting the correct test standard is essential for meaningful, repeatable results. The following ASTM standards are commonly used for four-point bend testing:
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ASTM F2999
1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and for certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry.
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Power and flexibility for your materials testing
Start measuring stress/strain, tensile, shear, flexure and compressive forces to evaluate your materials. It takes just a few minutes to create your own step-by-step test routines.
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Case study
Il vino può esplodere e strappare la forza di apertura
Requisiti Il tradizionale intenditore di vini ha assistito a un'evoluzione del packaging in termini di chiusure; dai sugheri naturali ai materiali sintetici del sughero ai tappi a vite Stelvin®.
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Accessory
Interface cable, VFG and VFTI to MultiTest-dV Oct 2015- Apr 2020
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Gauge to stand (reverse/stop) & data transfer to stand
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Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
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A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
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Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
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Accessory
Swivel Test Hook (small), 50 N, 10-32 UNF
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Small Swivel Hook.
Swivel hooks enable rotational alignment so that they can be brought together against a fixed hook to establish a zero position or a tared displacement.
Max. load 50 N
Fitted with 10-32 UNF male thread.
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Swivel Test Hook (medium), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
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Medium Swivel Hook.
Swivel hooks enable rotational alignment so that they can be brought together against a fixed hook to establish a zero position or a tared displacement.
Max. load 500 N
Fitted with 10-32 UNF male thread.
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Accessory
Interface cable, VFG and VFTI to MultiTest-dV (May 2020-)
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Gauge to stand (reverse/stop) & data transfer to stand