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Shear Modulus Guide
Understanding how a material behaves under sliding or twisting forces is essential when selecting the right component for mechanical or structural performance.
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Floating roller peel
Floating roller peel testing is a critical method used to evaluate adhesio
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Automotive
Automotive engineering is a complex area incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, software and safety engineering. Stringent performance and safety-critical criteria must be met to produce successful vehicles.
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Software
VectorPro force testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is our advanced force testing software package developed to perform tensile, shear, bend and compression tests on materials, components and products. Present measurement data graphically and share customised test reports…
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Case study
Test di coppia di controllo del dosaggio per inalatori dosati, autoiniettori e penne per insulina
Requisiti Inutile dire che la corretta somministrazione e la corretta dose di medicina sono fondamentali per garantire le migliori possibilità di recupero e benessere del paziente.
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VectorPro torque testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is an advanced torque testing software package developed to perform torque testing on components and products. Capture measurement data graphically and share customised test reports quickly.
Simply choose an ETS loadcell and…
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Related tensile and shear test methods
While tensile tests measure a material’s resistance to stretching, shear tests measure resistance to sliding between layers or across a bond. Both are complementary.
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Introduction to short span compression tests
The short span compression test (SCT) is a mechanical testing method used to measure the compressive strength of materials over a very short span.
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Speak to an expert
Tensile and compression testing are essential for understanding material behaviour and ensuring that components perform safely and reliably in their intended environment.
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Introduction to tensile strength
Tensile strength is a fundamental mechanical property that defines a material’s ability to resist forces that attempt to pull it apart. It represents the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand before failure.
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Why Mecmesin for material testing solutions
Expertise across diverse sectors
Mecmesin has decades of experience supporting industries from packaging and oral care to pha
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What is four-point bend testing?
Four-point bend testing determines a material’s flexural strength and stiffness by applying force at two points between two supports.
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Why choose Mecmesin for compression testing?
Mecmesin has over 45 years of experience in force measurement and is a trusted partner for packaging test systems across industries.
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Introduction to tear resistance testing
Tear resistance testing is a critical mechanical property assessment for flexible materials such as plastics, elastomers, coated fabrics and textiles.
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What is the trapezoidal tear test?
The trapezoidal tear test is a mechanical method used to determine the tear strength of flexible sheet materials.
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Industry applications of flexural testing
Plastics and thermoplastics
Flexural testing reveals the stiffness, yield point, and failure mode of plastics, informing mate
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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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Comparison of flexure testing methods
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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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Il test dell'Ansa a 3 punti va alla Summer School
Sia il Dr. Cote che Grubbs concordano sul fatto che uno dei punti salienti del loro anno è il corso estivo di Scienza dei Materiali per gli studenti delle scuole superiori, in cui gli studenti hanno progettato i loro compositi di caramelle.
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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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Standards for insertion and withdrawal testing
Adhering to industry standards ensures consistency, repeatability, and compliance. Key standards include:
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Applications in adhesive bond testing
Adhesive bond testing through shear in tension is essential for understanding how adhesives perform under load.
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Secant modulus compared to other moduli
Different moduli are used to describe the stiffness of materials, each calculated at different points on the stress-strain curve:
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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.