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Case study
Physiological measurement of joint strength
Requirement
The La Trobe University in Melbourne required a device to test the first Metatarsophalangeal joint, commonly known as the big toe. They wanted to compare different patients toe strength.
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Case study
Cost effective cable strength testing
Customised engineering example
A major manufacturer of wire harnesses and connectors approached us for a cost-effective solution to pull-force test cables with different diameters having direct-bonded joints.
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Wire Crimp & Weld Testing Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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Live Demonstration: Wire Crimp Tensile Testing
Wire crimp tensile testing provides confidence in the integrity and performance of crimped connections, ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
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Tensile Testing: Extension, Elongation, Force & Failure
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the the tensile force value of a product is to accurately determine one or more of these factors:
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Understanding Top-Load Testing - Live Application Demo
Packaging manufacturers use top-load or crush testing to ensure packaging integrity, and to eliminate material excess while maintaining quality.
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Test Frame
Vortex test frame
Vortex test frame
A sturdy twin-column test frame capable of applying torque up to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in). Tall and wide enough to accept a variety of test specimens yet compact to use as a bench-top tester.
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.
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Why choose Mecmesin for elongation and recovery testing
Precision testing across materials
Mecmesin’s systems deliver accurate, repeatable results for textiles, rubber, elastomer
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Types of torque testing equipment
Whether you're validating production output or designing closures in R&D, Mecmesin offers systems to suit every environment.
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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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Why choose Mecmesin for tension testing in texture analysis
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision tension testing for the food and packaging industries.
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Mecmesin solutions for corrugated medium testing
Mecmesin offers flat crush testers and fixtures designed to meet TAPPI T 809 requirements.
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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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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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Comparing adhesion test methods
While the peel wheel test maintains a constant 90° angle, other tests such as the 180° peel test are also widely used.
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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How to conduct a grab test
A standard grab test involves the following steps:
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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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Why choose Mecmesin for edge crush testing
Standards-compliant precision testing
Mecmesin’s ECT solutions meet the requirements of both TAPPI T 811 and ISO 3037.
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Mecmesin solutions for T-peel testing
With decades of experience in materials testing, Mecmesin provides accurate, repeatable T-peel testing systems that meet ASTM D1876, ISO 113
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How is double lap shear testing performed?
Specimen preparation
Specimens are prepared according to standardised dimensions.