Literature Library

Instron's Literature Library for Brochures, Manuals, White Papers, & Case Studies

Composites on the Move

Composites are now a broad and well-established family of materials and there are some exciting trends that are starting to develop.

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Whitepapers 6/17/2014 4.0 MB

Effect of Frame Alignment on Tensile Strength of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Laminates

Alignment has always been known to influence results from mechanical testing, but the effect on composites testing can be very significant. Many ASTM and ISO standards include recommendations regarding alignment, and auditing organizations mandate that the alignment is within defined limits. Ensuring good test alignment requires high-quality testing frames, grips, and fixtures, as well as the expertise to validate the alignment. Some companies choose not to align their test frame because they feel that the cost is too high and they believe that the effect on their results is minimal. Read our study that demonstrates the huge impact that alignment can have on test results and the effect that this can have on your company’s bottom line.

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Whitepapers 4/30/2014 0.5 MB

A Review of Current In-Plane Composites Compression Testing

The compressive modulus and/or strength of a composite material are critical parameters for many structural uses. The factors that determine the compression strength are complex and the values of compressive strength for a composite can be much lower than values for tensile strength. One of the challenges in the compression testing of composite laminates is in understanding the various test types and standards. This white paper seeks to document and explain this field.

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Whitepapers 4/30/2014 0.6 MB

ISO 6892-1:2009 Whitepaper : Metallic Materials for Tensile Testing

This whitepaper provides an in-depth description of how the new standard replaces both the previous version of ISO 6892 and the widely-used EN 10002-1:2001 standard. It is highly relevant reading for anyone performing tensile tests on metallic materials. Instron testing machines are able to meet the demanding requirements of ISO 6892-1:2009, both Method A, based on strain rate control, and Method B, based on stress rate.

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Whitepapers 2/14/2013 374.7 KB

Data Acquisition: Bandwidth, Accuracy, and R&R White Paper

This white paper looks at the importance of understanding data acquisition rates and bandwidth settings to ensure accurate and repeatable results.

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Whitepapers 11/7/2012 223.7 KB

The Effect of Data Collection Rate and Bandwidth Setting on Peel Adhesion Strength Tests

Use caution when comparing the values of a 180 degree peel adhesion test without understanding the test instrument’s bandwidth and data acquisition settings.

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Whitepapers 5/9/2012 1.0 MB

Testing of Stents & Stent Materials

Stents continue to evolve and continued material evaluation and development, as well as the delivery of new testing methods, is important for the evolution and success for these materials.

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Whitepapers 3/23/2011 277.9 KB

Compliance Correction

When a testing system is subjected to a force, the entire system (frame, load cell, grips, etc.) deforms. The process of removing this deformation -- leaving only the results of the deformation of the specimen, is fully described in this whitepaper.

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Whitepapers 12/22/2010 430.1 KB

21 CFR Part 11 Overview for Materials Testing

The paper provides an overview of 21 CFR Part 11 as it pertains to materials testing, electronic records, and electronic signature procedures for industries regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It describes the key elements of 21 CFR Part 11 and provides a methodology for transitioning your lab to a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant laboratory.

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Whitepapers 7/25/2008 61.6 KB

GR&R: Understanding Sources of Error in Mechanical Testing Results

Gage repeatability and reproducibility, also known as GR&R, is a type of statistical analysis that is often performed by quality and product engineers as a method of test equipment validation and verification. The purpose of this paper is to highlight a variety of error sources, and provide suggestions and guidelines for conducting a successful GR&R study.

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Whitepapers 6/18/2008 130.7 KB

7 Tips For Materials Testing

Pamphlet of 20 pages that explains seven tips for tests of materials.

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Whitepapers 8/9/2006 0.8 MB

MicroImpact White Paper

White paper discussing fundamental theories of board level drop impact testing and a study of the fracture characteristics of solder interconnections under high-speed impact using Instron's new Micro Impact tester.

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Whitepapers 5/19/2005 442.9 KB

New Development in Testing for Microelectronics

A review of developments in testing technology in the context of fracture test methodologies proposed and underdevelopment for measurement of interfacial properties.

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Whitepapers 4/29/2005 456.3 KB

Micromechanical Testing in Microelectronics

A detailed knowledge of the mechanical properties is required in order to ensure good process yields and reliable products.

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Whitepapers 2/28/2005 97.6 KB

Effects of Temp. Changes on Elastomer Seals

Article from: Elastomer Seal Performance, January 2002.

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Whitepapers 2/21/2005 124.6 KB

Interfacial Cracking in Microelectronic Packaging

New techniques based on Fracture Mechanics principles for properties in mode I, II and mixed mode fracture offer the ability to determine the fundamental materials and interfacial properties needed to properly model package designs.

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Whitepapers 12/8/2004 2.0 MB