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Case study
Injection moulded assembly integrity
Customised engineering example
Plastic injection-moulded subassemblies are often clipped or welded together, and the integrity of the whole must be tested at several points.
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ASTM D5934-02
ASTM D5934 specifies the use of controlled rate of loading mechanical instrumentation on rectangular plastic bars molded directly or cut from sheets, plates, or molded shapes via three-point loading bending techniques to obtain material properties such
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ASTM D6742 / D6742M
ASTM D6742 is the standard test method for tensile and compression testing of filled-hole polymer matrix composite laminates. It provides instructions for modifying open-hole tension and compression test methods to determine filled-hole tensile and com
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Case study
Syringe Luer lock attachment removal
Customised engineering example
Our client is a biomedical company who manufacture HA medical solutions supplied in glass syringes with compression-fit polycarbonate luer locks.
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Case study
Train sliding door slam force tester
Requirement
A portable device was specified for testing the force required to activate the inbuilt safety device when automatic doors close on trains.
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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
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ASTM F36-15
The ASTM F36 test method covers the determination of the short-time compressibility and recovery at room temperature of sheet-gasket materials, form-in-place gaskets, and in certain cases, gaskets cut from sheets.
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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Case study
Synthetic sports surface tuft binding
Customised engineering example
Test method standard BS ISO 4919 applies to the tuft withdrawal force of carpets.
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Case study
Semi-automated penetration testing into plasterboard
Customised engineering example
British Gypsum (now Saint-Gobain) carry out repetitive penetration tests to accurately assess the performance and durability of their products.
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ISO 178
ISO 178 is a test method for the determination of flexural properties of rigid and semi-rigid plastics. These properties include flexural modulus and flexural strength.
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Importance of testing elasticity and ultimate strength
Elasticity determines how well a material returns to its original shape after stretching. Ultimate strength indicates the maximum stress it can withstand before failure.
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ISO 283
ISO 283 specifies a test method for the determination of the full thickness tensile strength in the longitudinal direction and the elongation at the reference force and breaking point of conveyor belts having a textile carcass.
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Case study
Page pull strength test
Requirement
Mecmesin collaborated with a customer to design and develop a force measurement system to determine book binding adhesive strength in retaining individual pages.
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Equipment and techniques
Accurate T-peel testing requires precise, calibrated instruments.
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ASTM E9-09
These test methods cover the apparatus, specimens, and procedure for axial-load compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
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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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Standards for compressive testing
Key standards for compressive modulus testing include:
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BS EN 13411-3
This European Standard deals with the requirements for ferrules for the ferrule-securing of eyes and endless loops - it applies to slings and assemblies using steel wire ropes for general lifting applications up to and including 60mm diameter conforming
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ASTM F2332-06
This specification covers annular ball bearings intended primarily for use in instrument and precision rotating components.
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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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Top-load PET bottle CSD non-vented
OmniTest 2.5
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Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers such as PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles.
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Case study
Cosmetics tube flip-cap attachment strength
Customised engineering example
Many flip-caps on flat-sealed cosmetics tubes are not designed for removal by the consumer under normal use.
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Case study
Stabilised spring testing
Customised engineering example
Our client needed to test a number of small, lightweight springs under compression. To avoid buckling and sideways movement of the springs, a supporting spindle or guide-rod was required.
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ASTM D5868-01
Due to the increased use of adhesively-bonded FRP as a result of the inherent advantages afforded by bonded rather than mechanically-fastened joints (particularly the alleviation of stress risers and stress cracking), there is a need for tests by which