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Tensile deformation and its significance
Tensile deformation occurs when a material is stretched by an axial load, causing it to elongate.
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Overview of TerraFixing
TerraFixing is dedicated to combating climate change through affordable and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
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Anchorage strength testing
Definition and purpose
Anchorage strength testing evaluates how securely a component is fixed into place, whether crimped, inserted, bonde
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Expert support when you need it
Need more hands-on help? Our technical support team is here for you - remotely or onsite - delivered directly or in partnership with our global network of expert distributors.
We offer:
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Case studies and real-world examples
Mecmesin’s systems have been used across a range of industrial applications:
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Equipment and safety precautions
To ensure accurate and safe testing, the following components are required:
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Why choose Mecmesin for breaking torque testing?
Mecmesin is a trusted provider of torque testing equipment for applications ranging from delicate electronics to industrial assemblies.
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Why is ultimate compressive strength important?
Ultimate compressive strength is a critical parameter in engineering design, safety, and product validation.
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Standards for top-load testing
ASTM D2659
Specifies the method for determining the column crush resistance of blown thermoplastic containers.
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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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How the strip method works
The strip method involves cutting a specimen to a precise width, typically 50 mm or 25 mm depending on the applicable standard, and mounting it in the grips of a tensile testing
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Testing applications
Gymnastic equipment safety
Gymnastic rings, beams, and mats are tested to ensure they absorb impacts without losing integrity or rebound performance.
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Speak to an Expert
Corrugated medium testing, and particularly the flat crush test under TAPPI T 809, is essential for ensuring packaging strength, reliability, and compliance.
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Rheological properties and their role
Rheology, the study of deformation and flow, is central to understanding extrusion behaviour. Key properties measured include:
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Significance of connector extraction resistance
Extraction resistance is the connector’s ability to maintain a secure fit during use while still allowing disconnection when necessary. This is especially important where connectors are repeatedly mated and unmated, such as:
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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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Impact of environmental factors
Temperature and mechanical properties
Temperature can significantly affect tangent modulus:
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What is the 135° peel test?
The 135° peel test is a method for measuring the seal strength of semi-rigid packaging, typically where a flexible lid is sealed onto a rigid or vacuum-formed container.
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Worldwide training
Our central technical sales and installation teams, in partnership with our network of international distributors, provide installation and application specific training packages to suit all needs.
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Introduction to friction in material science
Friction is a critical factor in how materials behave under movement. It is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces are in contact and attempt to slide against each other.
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Understanding peel resistance
Peel resistance is the force required to separate two bonded surfaces through a peeling motion. This force is measured using a tensile test system equipped with a peel fixture.
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Tools (calibration related)
To maintain consistent performance and accuracy, tools must be checked regularly.
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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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What is top-load testing?
Top-load testing, also known as column crush testing, is a method used to evaluate the ability of a packaging component to withstand a vertical compressive force without deforming or failing.