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ASTM F3014-14
1.1 This test method describes the procedure for penetration testing sharp and blunt needles used for the placement of surgical sutures. It only describes the test procedures (Phase 1) and does not define a test medium at this time.
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How to conduct a Concora crush test
Step-by-step procedure
Specimen preparation - Cut medium to the required size, typically 152.4 mm by 25.4 mm strips, ensuring clean edges.
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Grab method vs strip method
Compared with the strip method (as defined by ISO 13934-1), which grips the full width of the fabric, the grab method
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Mechanical properties and accuracy considerations
Tensile testing via the strip method reveals mechanical properties that determine how fabrics perform in use.
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What we do
From easy-to-use, hand-held force and torque gauges to software-controlled tensile testers and torque systems, we have the solution for your tension, compression and torque testing requirements.
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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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Coefficient of friction (COF) explained
Understanding the COF formula
The coefficient of friction (μ) is a dimensionless value calculated as:
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Peel test procedure - step by step
Prepare the specimen: Cut and condition according to the relevant standard.
Set up the machine: Install the correct fixture for the test type.
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Key material testing standards
To ensure accuracy and comparability, elongation at break and tensile strength measurements are performed according to recognised industry standards.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
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Introduction to climbing drum peel testing
Climbing drum peel testing is a specialised method used to measure the adhesive strength between bonded materials, particularly in flexible-to-rigid substrate combinations such as aluminium skins bonded to honeycomb cores.
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Clothing button pull-off TTF test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
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How bridge torque is measured
Bridge torque is measured by applying rotational force to a closure until the tamper-evident bridges shear.
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Students meet the Mecmesin MultiTest
Having spent time with the Mecmesin team and seen their material testers in action, WPI opted to invest in three Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5-dV testers.
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What is Young’s modulus?
Young’s modulus - also known as the modulus of elasticity or elastic modulus - defines how stiff a material is when a force is applied.
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Real-time data analysis and reporting
Mecmesin’s software platform offers live monitoring and evaluation of test performance:
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Measurement and testing methods
Techniques for measuring tangent modulus
Tangent modulus is measured during tensile or compression testing, w
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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.
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Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
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ASTM D1578
Significance and Use
Test Method D1578 for testing any spun yarn for breaking strength is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments since the method has been used extensively in the trade.
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ASTM D2062
The method(s) in the standard along with those in Test Methods D 2051, D 2052, D 2053, D 2054, D 2057, D 2058, D 2059, D 2060, and D 2061 are a collection of proven test methods.