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ASTM C633
This test method covers the determination of the degree of adhesion (bonding strength) of a coating to a substrate or the cohesion strength of the coating in a tension normal to the surface.
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ISO 10123
Specifies a method for the determination of the shear strength of anaerobic-curing liquid adhesives used for retaining cylindrical assemblies, pin-and-collar type, or for locking and sealing threaded fasteners.
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ASTM F2258-05
This test method is intended to provide a means for comparison of the adhesive strengths of tissue adhesives intended for use as surgical adhesives or sealants, or both, on soft tissue.
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Software
VectorPro Lite force motorised stand
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin’s motorised force testers, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package. Call-up pre-stored test routines for tensile and compression testing, present test…
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.
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What is yield point?
The yield point is the point on a stress-strain curve where a material begins to deform plastically. Before this point, deformation is elastic and reversible. Beyond it, the material undergoes permanent change.
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Calculating secant modulus
Accurate calculation requires stress-strain data, typically obtained from tensile, compressive, or
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Applications in engineering
The secant modulus is valuable where material behaviour beyond the elastic limit is relevant:
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Applications in adhesive bond testing
Adhesive bond testing through shear in tension is essential for understanding how adhesives perform under load.
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What is compression texture testing?
Compression texture testing is a method used to determine how a food product responds when force is applied. It measures properties such as firmness, consistency, and deformability by pressing into the sample with a controlled load.
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Introduction to loop tack testing
Loop tack testing is a specialist method used to evaluate the initial tack, or quick stick, of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).
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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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Applications in industry
Construction materials
Cleavage strength testing is used to verify the integrity of structural materials such as laminated timber beams, bonded façade panels, and composite structures.
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Introduction to T-peel testing
T-peel testing is a specialised method for determining the adhesive bond strength between two flexible materials joined together.
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Types of torque testing methods
Manual torque testing
Manual torque testing uses handheld or bench-mounted torque testers.
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Applications of compressive modulus testing
Compressive modulus data is essential in sectors where compressive stiffness determines performance and safety.
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Applications in advanced ceramics and composites
Four-point bend testing is the preferred approach for assessing the flexural strength of advanced ceramics<
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Applications in industry
The five-point bend test is an essential tool for quality control and product development in several sectors:
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How shear testing works
Food shear testing replicates cutting or slicing actions. A blade or fixture is passed through a sample while the force required is recorded. The process generally includes:
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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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FAQs about torque to turn testing
What is the difference between breakaway and running torque?
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Custom-fit material testing services
Tailored fixtures and adaptations
Accurate testing often depends on the right fixture design.