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Why Mecmesin for cleavage strength testing
Precision systems for varied materials
Mecmesin provides test solutions for both timber cleavage strength and structural adhesive evaluation.
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Case study
Çocuklara dayanıklı kapaklar (CRC) mandreli
Özel mühendislik örneği Çocuk Korumalı Kapaklar (CRC), tork uygulanmadan önce CR kilitleme mekanizmasını etkinleştirmek için yeterli dikey kuvvet gerektirir.
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Case study
Pork pie penetration test
Requirement
Vale of Mowbray have been baking pork pies since 1928.
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Case study
Box-forming and edge crush strength of cartons
Customised engineering example
The Box Crush Test (BCT) is commonly used to assess the effect of applying an axial top-load force upon the flat sides of carton boxes to simulate stacking them in a warehouse or during transportation.
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Case study
Connection test on fuel injection components
Requirement
A number of destructive and non-destructive tests were required on a plastic assembly used in a fuel injection assembly. The tests included:
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Industry applications of tension testing
Manufacturing and product development
In engineering and manufacturing, tension testing verifies the performance of raw materials, components and finished products.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.
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Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 1 & 2
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
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Case study
Detonator shock tubing
Requirement
A manufacturer of non-electric shock detonator tubing for industrial applications had a specialist tensile testing requirement.
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Why Mecmesin for bulk analysis
Expert engineering and equipment
Mecmesin systems are designed for precision and reliability in bulk testing applications.
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Event
Fundamentals of Food Texture Testing and Analysis
Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Case study
Using a UTM as a calibration tool for loadcells
Requirement
When it comes to configuring and calibrating a loadcell in tension and compression this can be a time-consuming process, particularly when the loads concerned are too high to use a set of calibrated weights (also known as ‘masses’)
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Case study
Tamper evident ring test
Requirement
The customer manufactures closures for the beverage industry. These include tamper-evident caps used on mineral waters and other soft drinks.
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Case study
Düz Hızlı Bağlantı Sonlandırma
gereklilik BS5057 test standardının gereksinimlerini karşılamak için bir test sistemine ihtiyaç duyuldu.
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Overview of common testing standards
Different materials and applications are covered by specific puncture resistance standards, each with its own apparatus and procedure.
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Standards for tension testing
Key standards
ISO 527 - Tensile testing of plastics, covering tensile strength, modulus and elongation
AS
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Key test standards for cone penetration
BS EN 14372 overview
BS EN 14372 is a key European standard for cutlery and feeding utensils intended for children up to three years of age.
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Compression testing standards
Following recognised standards ensures test data is reliable and comparable. Standards specify specimen preparation, testing speeds, calculations and reporting methods.
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Key ASTM standards for four-point bending
Selecting the correct test standard is essential for meaningful, repeatable results. The following ASTM standards are commonly used for four-point bend testing:
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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Case study
Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) operational torque
Requirement
In the drive to continue to be class-leading in quality, durability and customer satisfaction, the New Product Development (NPD) department sought to leverage their expertise in the subjective assessment of the optimal tactile chara
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Event
Cork Pull & Cork Compression Testing OnDemand Webinar
FORCE TESTING in Wine & Spirit Applications
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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Case study
Top-load crush test of plastic bottles
Requirement
Silgan Plastics is a US based company that has supplied packaging for the personal care, household, automotive. pharmaceutical and food market industries for over 50 years.