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FAQs about Ultimate Tensile Strength
What is ultimate tensile strength?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is the highest amount of tensile stress a material can resist before it breaks.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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Importance of peel testing in industry
Peel testing is vital in industries where bonding performance affects safety, function, and compliance. Typical applications include:
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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How wing tear testing is performed
Specimen geometry and preparation
Testing accuracy begins with correct specimen preparation. For wing tear tests, samples are cut into shapes with two projecting wings joined by a narrow central region where the tear initiates.
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How is torque testing in packaging performed?
Torque testing can be carried out using manual or automated methods, depending on production volume, precision requirements
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Best practices in conducting cone penetration tests
Step-by-step procedure
Sample preparation - Condition the sample according to the standard, controlling temperature and humidity where required.
Equipment calibration - Confirm the
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Measuring compressive modulus
Common testing methods
Internationally recognised standards specify how compressive modulus is measured for different material types and applications:
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Types of edge crush tests and methodologies
TAPPI and ISO standards
ECT is governed by internationally recognised standards that ensure accuracy, repeatability, and comparability of results.
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Key methods of penetration resistance testing
Penetration resistance measures a material’s ability to resist intrusion by a probe or object under applied force without tearing, cracking, or losing functional integrity.
Applications include:
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Standards for rotational shear testing
ASTM D3658
This standard specifies the method for determining the torque strength of adhesive bonds, particularly UV-cured adhesive joints.
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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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Key mechanical testing methods
Short span compression testing differs from conventional compression tests because it uses a minimal support length to eliminate bending effects.
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Why is the 90-degree peel test important?
Adhesion is fundamental in industries such as packaging, automotive, constructi
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Introduction to puncture resistance testing
Puncture resistance testing determines how well a material can withstand penetration from a sharp or pointed object.
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Ultimate Tensile Strength Formula - How to Calculate UTS
The formula to calculate ultimate tensile strength is:
Where:
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of adhesive joints subjected to shear forces while under compressive stress.
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Applications of bursting strength testing
Ball burst testing is routinely used across sectors where material failure under localised stress poses a risk to performance or safety. Common application areas include:
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Why is torque testing important in packaging?
Torque testing underpins closure performance, ensuring that products remain sealed and safe throughout distribution, storage and use.
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How is compression texture testing performed?
Test methods and parameters
A typical test places the sample on a stable platform beneath a compression plate or probe.
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Flat crush of corrugated medium (CMT test)
The flat crush test, also known as the Concora Medium Test (CMT), measures the maximum force a corrugated medium can withstand before flute collapse. In CMT testing, the medium is first formed into flutes using a laboratory fluter before testing.
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Introduction to compressive modulus
Compressive modulus, also known as the modulus of elasticity in compression, is a key mechanical property describing a material’s ability to resist deformation under compressive load.
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Introduction to edge crush testing (ECT)
The edge crush test (ECT) is a standard method used to evaluate the edgewise compressive strength of corrugated fibreboard.
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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.