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Applications of tensile testing
Tensile testing and elongation at break analysis are vital across many industries:
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Why Mecmesin for ring crush testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision testing systems that meet ISO 12192 and TAPPI requirements for RCT.
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Introduction to strain at maximum stress testing
Strain at maximum stress testing is a critical method in material evaluation, providing a precise measurement of how much a material deforms at the point of its highest applied load.
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Mechanical components and assemblies
The successful design and production of mechanical components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements, such as material combinations and machining capabilities.
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Construction materials
The manufacturing of building materials for construction is an established industry in many countries.
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Torque testing methods
Programmable torque testers
Motorised torque testers allow engineers to define torque profiles, control rotational speed, and capture the complete torque-tension curve.
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How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
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The process of tension testing
Tension testing follows a defined process to ensure accuracy and repeatability:
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Applications of the peel wheel test
The peel wheel test is relevant to industries where adhesion performance is critical to product function, safety, or durability.
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How to perform a breaking torque test
Required equipment and setup
Mecmesin offers a range of torque testing systems suited to different torque capacities and application requir
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Strip Torque
Strip torque testing is a specialised method used to evaluate the performance and safety of threaded closures and connectors in packaging, medic
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Case study
Wall-mounted air freshener destructive loading evaluation
Requirement
The customer wished to apply a controlled load of 350N to a wall mounted air freshener, replicating the effect of a child standing on it. The load needed to be applied in turn to 4 different planes on the product, e.g.
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Applications in advanced ceramics and composites
Four-point bend testing is the preferred approach for assessing the flexural strength of advanced ceramics<
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Understanding cone penetration testing
Cone penetration testing is a precision method used to determine a material's resistance to penetration by a standardised cone-shaped probe under specific force conditions.
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Cap Closure and Removal Torque Testing
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the torque characteristics of a container cap is to accurately determine not only the quality of the part or process, but also the root cause of a wide variety of defects.
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Standards for compressive hardness testing
Internationally recognised standards ensure that compressive hardness tests are accurate, repeatable, and comparable.
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Introduction to insertion and withdrawal testing
Insertion and withdrawal testing is a critical method for evaluating the performance, durability, and reliability of components that require secure and repeatable connections.
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Case study
Child safety - force to extract lighter
Requirement
The customer manufactures lighters and is currently developing a case/guard designed to increase the safety for children.
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Medical Device Testing: Needle sharpness and syringe actuation testing (with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance)
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine their efficacy in piercing elastomer closures on vials and how their design influences the ease of insertion into the patient's skin, influencing pain and skin trauma.
The smooth and consistent operat
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Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 2
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
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TAPPI T 824 standard
Overview of the standard
TAPPI T 824 is the internationally recognised standard that specifies the procedures, equipment requirements, and specimen preparation methods for conducting
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Case study
Luer lock fastening and release torque
Customised engineering example
Luer lock test standards frequently call for measuring torque whilst simultaneously applying a pre-defined axial force.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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T-Peel (Adhesion Strength) Testing
This webinar will focus on the most common approach to measuring the adhesion strength of two materials bonded together with an adherent.