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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
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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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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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Some undergraduate students might regard their Materials Science classes as somewhat of a tedious affair.
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin has decades of experience in tear resistance testing and offers complete solutions for single rip trouser tear applications.
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Applications in industry
Lap shear testing under compressive load is widely used across multiple sectors:
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Benefits of accurate bursting strength measurement
Reliable burst strength testing delivers several tangible benefits:
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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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Benefits of box crush and packaging compression tests
Compression testing offers both commercial and technical benefits for manufacturers and logistics operations.
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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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Industrial applications and benefits
FCT is an essential quality control and design optimisation tool for:
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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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Case examples
Catalyst pellet crush strength - A petrochemical manufacturer evaluated catalyst pellets using radial crush testing.
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Challenges and considerations
Even with well-defined standards, tear resistance testing can be influenced by:
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Why torque testing is essential in packaging
Accurate torque application is critical across many packaging scenarios:
Prevents leakage in liquid-filled containers due to under-torqued caps
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin has extensive experience in designing equipment and fixtures for adhesive bond strength testing.
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Introduction
ISO 11040-4 Annex F outlines the standardized method for testing the mechanical properties of pre-filled syringes, specifically focusing on needle penetration and drag.
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Speak to an expert
Ergonomic strength testing plays a vital role in preventing workplace injuries, supporting patient rehabilitation, and meeting regulatory standards. Choosing the right equipment is key to obtaining accurate, actionable results.
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Emerging standards and future developments
Mechanical torque testing continues to evolve alongside changes in manufacturing and material science. Key developments include:
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Equipment considerations
Selecting the correct extrusion testing system involves matching the machine’s capabilities to the product type and testing goals. Key considerations include:
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Industry applications
Medical devices - Sterile packaging and protective barriers must resist both penetration and puncture to maintain sterility and patient safety.
Constructi
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Selecting the right running torque testing solution
When specifying a running torque test system, engineers should consider: