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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.
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Understanding shear testing in tension
Shear testing in tension is a mechanical method used to measure the resistance of a material or bonded joint to forces acting parallel to the bonding surface.
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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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Mecmesin’s breakaway torque testing equipment
Mecmesin offers a full suite of equipment to meet the torque testing needs of both R&D labs and production environments, from manual testers to f
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Calculating secant modulus
Accurate calculation requires stress-strain data, typically obtained from tensile, compressive, or
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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The process of tension testing
Tension testing follows a defined process to ensure accuracy and repeatability:
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What is double lap shear testing?
Double lap shear testing is a mechanical method used to measure the shear strength of adhesive bonds.
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Benefits and limitations of compressive shear testing
Advantages
High precision - accurate measurement of shear strength under controlled compression
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Destructive and non-destructive methods
Testing may be performed destructively or non-destructively depending on the objectives.
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Comparisons with elastic modulus
The elastic modulus measures stiffness only within the initial linear elastic range, where deformation is fully recoverable.
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Types of compressive shear tests
Test configurations vary according to the material, application, and relevant industry standard.
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The 3-Point Bend test goes to Summer School
Both Dr. Cote and Grubbs agree that one of the highlights of their year is the Materials Science summer course for high school students, where they had students design their own candy composites.
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Applications across industry
The single rip trouser tear method is used in:
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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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Key standards for double rip tongue tear testing
ASTM D751-06 for coated fabrics
ASTM D751-06 defines test methods for coated fabrics, including the d
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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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Product
Touchscreen digital force gauge
VFG
850-600
Introducing the VFG, the most advanced touchscreen force gauge, powered by Vector OS.
A handheld instrument built for tough environments to deliver accuracy and reliability. Designed for tensile and compressive testing in the field or as part of a testing…
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Case study
The effect of washing on textile elasticity
Requirement
Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
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Case study
Aluminium cap nozzle flexure break-off force
Requirement
A major global supplier of medical gas devices and components required quality control tests to assess part of a new product.
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Case study
Fishing line and knot strength
Requirement
Toit Fishing’s mission is to develop, improve and reimagine fishing tools with overarching themes of reliability, functionality, durability and environmental sustainability.
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Case study
Cosmetics brush pull-out testing
Customised engineering example
Our client is a major cosmetics company using a variety of brushes, make-up wand and applicator designs for all applications and wished to tensile test the integrity of the bristles.