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Secant modulus testing with Mecmesin
Mecmesin testing systems such as the OmniTest and MultiTest-dV
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EN 22872
EN 22872 specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance.
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How to Calculate UTS
This gives a value in N/mm² or MPa. During a tensile test, the material is pulled until it breaks. The highest recorded force, divided by the original cross-sectional area, gives the UTS. This value is the peak on a stress-strain curve.
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ASTM D4541-09e1
This test method uses a class of apparatus known as portable pull-off adhesion testers. They are capable of applying a concentric load and counter load to a single surface so that coatings can be tested even though only one side is accessible.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of adhesive joints subjected to shear forces while under compressive stress.
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Mecmesin equipment for 180 degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a complete range of test solutions designed for accurate and repeatable peel strength measurement.
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ASTM D5934-02
ASTM D5934 specifies the use of controlled rate of loading mechanical instrumentation on rectangular plastic bars molded directly or cut from sheets, plates, or molded shapes via three-point loading bending techniques to obtain material properties such
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ASTM D1709-03
These test methods cover the determination of the energy that causes plastic film to fail under specified conditions of impact of a free-falling dart.
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Analysis and interpretation of results
Interpreting shear failure characteristics
Post-test examination of the bonded joint provides valuable insight into adhesive performance:
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ASTM D6742 / D6742M
ASTM D6742 is the standard test method for tensile and compression testing of filled-hole polymer matrix composite laminates. It provides instructions for modifying open-hole tension and compression test methods to determine filled-hole tensile and com
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Industry applications and case examples
Heavy industrial packaging - A manufacturer supplying boxes for machine components integrated routine CMT testing to track performance trends.
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ISO 3781
Specifies a test method for the determination of the wet tensile strength of paper or board after its immersion in water for a specified period.
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ASTM D5748-95
This test method determines the resistance of a stretch wrap film to the penetration of a probe at a standard low rate, a single test velocity.
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ASTM D3914
ASTM D3914 is a test method used to measure the in-plane shear strength of pultruded, glass-fiber reinforced, thermosetting plastic rod in diameters ranging from 19 to 32 mm.
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CETIE Guide 12
This guide describes the five essential rules to be observed to properly crimp a pump with an aluminium ferrule on an FEA type glass finish used for perfumery, according to the EN 14854 standard and the Cetie document GME 40.05.
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ISO 2493-1
Specifies procedures, based on the two-point loading principle, for determining the bending resistance of paper and board.
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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand integrated the VortexPro into its testing line for PET bottle caps. Results included:
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Future trends in torque testing
Automation is becoming increasingly common, improving accuracy and enabling in-line testing during production.
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ASTM D6112-18
ASTM D6112 cover the determination of the creep and creep-rupture properties of plastic lumber and shapes, when loaded in compression or flexure under specified environmental conditions. Test specimens in the “as-manufactured” form are employed.
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ASTM D2344 / D2344M
ASTM D2344 is a test method, which determines the short-beam strength of high-modulus fiber-reinforced composite materials. It is applicable to all types of parallel fiber reinforced plastics and composites.
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ASTM D378
The ASTM D378 test method is used for evaluating the physical properties of flat conveyor belting, which are used in many industrial applications in which they are subjected to a great variety of stresses and conditions.
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ASTM D5034-09
This test method covers the grab and modified grab test procedures for determining the breaking strength and elongation of most textile fabrics. Provisions are made for wet testing.
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Introduction to fabric testing
Fabric testing plays a critical role in quality assurance, helping manufacturers assess the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of textile materials.
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NF B 57 100
Section 8 covers the measurement of the tensileforce to extract a natural or synthetic cork from a still wine bottle or from a standardised glass tube, which simulates the profile of the neck of a wine bottle.
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ASTM D3410 / D3410M
ASTM D3410 determines the compressive properties of polymer matrix composite materials reinforced by high-modulus fibers.