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To discuss your ring crush testing requirements and identify the most suitable Mecmesin system for your application, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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Introduction to shear testing
Shear testing is a core method in food texture analysis, used to measure the force required to cut, bite, or deform a food sample.
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Compressive burst testing is critical for ensuring container safety, durability, and compliance.
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For advice on elongation and recovery testing, or to discuss how Mecmesin’s equipment can be configured for your specific materials and applications, speak with one of our technical specialists.
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Equipment and procedures
A flat crush tester comprises two smooth, parallel platens, one fixed and one moving under controlled load application. The conditioned specimen is placed between the platens with flutes oriented vertically.
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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To discuss your removal torque testing requirements and identify the most suitable Mecmesin system for your application, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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When High Ultimate Tensile Strength is a Disadvantage
While high UTS materials are strong, they can also be brittle and less ductile.
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Speak to one of our technical specialists today to discuss your shear testing requirements for food texture analysis and discover how Mecmesi
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Introduction to test calculations and automation
VectorPro is pre-configured to work with all Mecmesin test systems, from motorised force testers to advanced automated test solutions. Set up tests, capture real-time data, and generate instant results - all in one platform.
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Compressive hardness testing is essential for ensuring that materials meet design, performance, and compliance requirements in industries ranging from construction to
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Applications of running torque testing
Running torque testing is used across a wide range of industries and products, including:
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Some undergraduate students might regard their Materials Science classes as somewhat of a tedious affair.
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Benefits of adhering to testing standards
Following recognised standards delivers measurable benefits:
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Testing standards and guidelines
Tension and compression tests are governed by international standards that ensure comparability and regulatory compliance:
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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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Benefits of accurate bursting strength measurement
Reliable burst strength testing delivers several tangible benefits:
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Transition from Emperor software to VectorPro
Mecmesin's Emperor software based products, including the MultiTest-i/xt, Helixa-i/xt, and Vortex-i/xt, are no longer available to order from 31 December 2023.
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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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Analysing and interpreting results
Results are expressed as the maximum load sustained by the sample. This can be converted into a ring crush index by dividing by the specimen width.
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Introduction to flat crush test
The flat crush test (FCT) is a recognised method for measuring the resistance of corrugated fibreboard to a compressive load applied perpendicularly to its surface.
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Advantages of High Ultimate Tensile Strength
To calculate ultimate tensile strength in practice, a specimen is mounted in a tensile testing machine and stretched at a constant rate until it breaks. The machine measures both force and elongation, recording data throughout the test.