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Case study
Semi-automated penetration testing into plasterboard
Customised engineering example
British Gypsum (now Saint-Gobain) carry out repetitive penetration tests to accurately assess the performance and durability of their products.
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Case study
Cable duct strength testing
Customised engineering example
Our customer manufactures tubes and ducts for routing of cables and optical fibres. Installation of these uses blowing, pushing and pulling techniques.
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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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The concentric ring method
The most widely used approach to equibiaxial flexure compression testing is the concentric ring method. A circular specimen is supported on an outer ring and loaded through a smaller, concentric inner ring.
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Essentials of GRIP & FIXTURE Selection in Force & Torque Testing Webinar
When physically testing a material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important—but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial.
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ASTM F2193-02
These specifications and test methods provide standard specifications that specify material, labeling, and handling requirements for components used in surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system such as metallic spinal screws, spinal plates, and sp
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ASTM F1342
This test method evaluates puncture resistance of protective clothing materials which may include plastics or elastomeric films, coated fabrics, flexible materials, laminates, or textile materials.
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BS EN 12090
Thermal insulating materials, Thermal insulation, Construction materials, Shear testing, Shear strength, Shear stress, Specimen preparation, Formulae (mathematics), Test specimens, Test equipment, Testing conditions, Adhesives, Mechanical testing, Repor
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Case study
Industrial fixtures and fasteners
Requirement
SFS intec is a global supplier of precision components, special fasteners and mechanical fastening elements, with long-standing customer relationships, in the aerospace, automotive and construction industries.
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Software
Emperor Torque software
Emperor™ Torque software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise torque tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000 companies for the…
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VectorPro Software - The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
VectorPro Software: The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
Presenters: Carl Bramley / Moses Da Rocha
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Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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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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Applications of compression testing
Compression testing is essential for product development, quality assurance and compliance. Its applications span a wide range of industries and material types.
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Key standards for breaking torque testing
Breaking torque testing is governed by a range of international and sector-specific standards that define testing protocols, equipment requirements, and performance thresholds.
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Best practices in conducting cone penetration tests
Step-by-step procedure
Sample preparation - Condition the sample according to the standard, controlling temperature and humidity where required.
Equipment calibration - Confirm the
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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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Case studies and applications
Real-world applications of compressive strength testing are prevalent in various industries:
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Some undergraduate students might regard their Materials Science classes as somewhat of a tedious affair.
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FAQs about Ultimate Tensile Strength
What is ultimate tensile strength?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is the highest amount of tensile stress a material can resist before it breaks.
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.
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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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Automotive Component Torque Testing
This webinar will focus on the measurement of the torque resistance in knobs, switches, and torsion springs, which are among several components in automobiles that require testing to ensure quality, performance, and safety.