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How to choose the right testing solution
Selecting the correct compressive strength testing solution involves considering factors such as material type, industry standards, testing precision, and equipment capabilities.
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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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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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Benefits of adhering to testing standards
Following recognised standards delivers measurable benefits:
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Get help with your products
Whether you're setting up a new test system or looking for documentation on an existing one, our online Support Center is the first place to start.
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Pass or fail indicator
Specify your own pass and fail criteria within each test, for results that immediately alert operators to the status of each test specimen.
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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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Why Mecmesin?
Mecmesin's testing systems offer the flexibility and precision needed for accurate lap shear testing under compression. Our solutions are:
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Application in food texture analysis
Tension methods replicate real-world conditions experienced by food products during production, handling, and consumption.
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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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How these calculations are applied
These values are calculated instantly as part of the test routine. Predefined formulas and logic conditions are applied to the captured data, delivering results in real time.
Applications include:
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Needle penetration and drag testing assess the force required to insert a needle into a material and the friction experienced during this process. This test ensures that syringes perform reliably, reducing risks to patients and healthcare providers.
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Speak to an Expert
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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Innovations in torque testing equipment
Modern torque testing solutions have introduced:
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Why is tear resistance testing important?
Tear resistance is more than a quality metric, it is a safeguard for performance and safety.
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Speak to an expert
For guidance on implementing pull-off and pull-out testing in your quality control or R&D process, speak to one of our technical experts today.
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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.
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Key testing standards
Compliance with recognised international standards ensures that needle penetration testing is consistent, reliable, and repeatable across different facilities.
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Applications across industries
Mecmesin torque to turn systems are used in sectors including:
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Electronic components and assemblies
Electrical assemblies rely on a collection of electrical components that have been connected together on a PCB or other surface to perform a specific function.
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Benefits of accurate bursting strength measurement
Reliable burst strength testing delivers several tangible benefits:
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Benefits and challenges
Benefits
Confirms materials meet design specifications
Ensures batch consistency in manufacturing
Identifies materials capable of maintaining performance throughout their service life
Challenges