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Understanding test standards: industry-specific requirements
To maintain consistency and reliability, compressive strength tests are often governed by established standards.
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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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Test setup and equipment
Performing lap shear testing under compression requires careful alignment and use of appropriate fixtures to prevent torsion or uneven load distribution.
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How is 180 degree peel testing performed
The test is carried out on a universal testing machine fitted with a suitable peel fixture.
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Procedure for tensile testing
While the specifics vary depending on material type and applicable standards, the general procedure includes:
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Key standards in tear testing
Compliance with recognised testing standards ensures that results are accurate, repeatable, and comparable across laboratories and production sites. Mecmesin tear testers are designed to meet or exceed major industry requirements.
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Testing equipment and techniques
Mandrels
Custom-designed mandrels ensure closures are aligned and secured during testing. Correct mandrel design prevents slippage and eliminates fixture-induced variability.
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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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Introduction to compression testing
Compression testing is a core mechanical test method used to evaluate how materials and products behave when subjected to a compressive load.
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What is a universal testing machine?
To assess the quality of a finished product or component, it is often necessary to conduct multiple force tests.
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Standards and compliance for torque testing
Key standards
ASTM D2063 - Specifies torque retention testing for thread closure
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Mecmesin equipment for texture testing
Tailored systems for diverse industries
Mecmesin offers precision texture testing systems designed to handle everything from soft gels and emulsions to firm solids.
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Mecmesin systems for top-load testing
Vertical load and axial resistance expertise
Mecmesin offers dedicated axial load test systems widely used for
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ASTM D3359
These test methods cover procedures for assessing the adhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.
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Test Frame
Helixa test frame
Helixa test frame
A precision motorised test frame designed to apply torque from a few mN.m right up to a capacity of 6 N.m. (50 lbf.in).Its sensitivity and axial alignment make it perfectly suited for testing fine-precision components in a quality…
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ASTM F1269-06
These test methods cover tests to determine the shear strength of a series of ball bonds made by either thermosonic or thermal compression techniques using either gold or copper wires.
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Tensile Testing: Basics, Tips and Trends
Have you ever wondered if the seatbelt in your vehicle is strong enough to restrain you in a collision? How about the average person pulling the cork out of a wine bottle?
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ASTM D7257-06
This test method of applying force may be used as a standard test to compare the characteristics of a given design of container/child-resistant closure system with a standard or to compare the characteristics of container/child resistant closure systems
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ASTM B533
The force required to separate a metallic coating from its plastic substrate is determined by the interaction of several factors: the generic type and quality of the plastic molding compound, the molding process, the process used to prepare the substrat
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BS EN ISO 12625-12
Specifies a test method for the determination of the tensile strength of perforated lines of tissue paper. It uses a tensile-testing apparatus operating with a constant rate of elongation.
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Compression Testing in Automotive Applications
From R&D to the shop floor, Compression Testing plays a key role in Automotive Manufacturing to meet strict quality controls and ensure consumer safety and product longevity.
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BS EN 61212-2
Laminates, Bars (materials), Pipes, Thermosetting polymers, Plastics, Polymers, Industrial, Solid electrical insulating materials, Electrical insulating materials, Reinforced materials, Circular shape, Rigid pipes, Dimensional measurement, Mechanical te
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Tensile Testing: Basics, Tips, & Trends
Have you ever wondered if the seatbelt in your vehicle is strong enough to restrain you in a collision? How about the average person pulling the cork out of a wine bottle?
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BS 373
Wood, Mechanical testing, Strength of materials, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Moisture measurement, Density measurement, Physical property measurement, Static loading, Impact testing, Bend testing, Compression testing, Shear testing, Cleavage,
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BS 1881-207
Concretes, Mechanical testing, Surfaces, Field testing, Strength of materials, Testing conditions, Test equipment, Pull-out tests, Penetration tests, Tensile splitting tests, Dimensions.