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Young's modulus
Measure how stiff or elastic a material is under tension or compression with Young’s modulus testing. Universal testing systems provide reliable modulus of elasticity measurements for compliance with global standards like ISO 527 and ASTM D638.
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Architectural
Force and torque testing within the architectural industry primarily involve the testing of architectural hardware and access control systems, to ensure operational forces are within the limits stipulated by various guidelines and test standards, eg&nbs
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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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Difference between tangent modulus and other moduli
Tangent modulus vs secant modulus
While both describe stiffness, their calculation methods differ:
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Introduction to chord modulus
Chord modulus is a key parameter in material testing, providing engineers and quality control teams with a precise measure of a material’s stiffness under defined loading conditions.
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Best practice and future trends
Maintaining accuracy
Ensure reliable results by:
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Key applications of pull-off and pull-out testing
The versatility of these tests means they are used across a broad range of products and industries.
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Test method and procedure
In a climbing drum peel test, one end of a bonded specimen is clamped to a rotating drum while the other end is fixed to the crosshead of the test machine.
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Closure torque testing is vital for ensuring that packaging remains secure, protects contents, and is user-friendly.
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What is strip torque testing?
Definition and importance
Strip torque testing measures the torque required to continue rotating a threaded closure beyond its normal sealing point until the thread strips or the closure fails.
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Equipment for burst testing
The right equipment depends on the container type, material, and applicable standard.
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Why choose Mecmesin for single lap shear testing
Mecmesin offers a complete range of single lap shear testing systems designed for precision, repeatability and ease of use.
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Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.
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Key puncture resistance testing methods
Different materials and applications require different puncture testing methods. The two most common categories are high-force puncture testing and slow puncture testing.
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Benefits of box crush and packaging compression tests
Compression testing offers both commercial and technical benefits for manufacturers and logistics operations.
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Peel test procedure - step by step
Prepare the specimen: Cut and condition according to the relevant standard.
Set up the machine: Install the correct fixture for the test type.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive shear testing
Mecmesin offers precision testing systems and fixtures designed for single- and double-shear configurations, suitable for a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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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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Introduction to tear testing
Tear testing is a quality control procedure used to measure the resistance of a material to tearing under controlled conditions.
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She adds that the Mecmesin testers lend themselves to the learning environment within which they function.
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Yield point testing methods
Yield point testing is most often performed using tensile testing, in which a specimen is subjected to a steadily increasing axial load until plastic deformation occurs.
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Step-by-step guide to conducting the ring crush test
Prepare the sample
Cut samples to the required size specified by the relevant standard, typically corresponding to a circumference of 152 mm. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity.