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January 8, 2014
What is N-value?
What is N-value? In one of our previous posts, we blogged about plastic strain ratio, r. Besides r-value, another parameter that is commonly measured in metals testing is the n-value. So […]
December 26, 2013
Testing Metals to ASTM E8 with an Automatic Contacting Extensometer
Testing Metals to ASTM E8 with an Automatic Contacting Extensometer The ASTM E8 standard describes tensile testing methods to determine yield strength, yield point elongation, tensile strength, elongation, and reduction […]
December 12, 2013
Energy-Controlled Impulse Testing of Shoes
Energy-Controlled Impulse Testing of Shoes Sarah Jastram Shoe and shoe material manufacturers alike must be able to prove that their products will withstand a substantial amount of wear and tear […]
November 13, 2013
Question From a Customer: How to Report Strain at Break Following ASTM D638
Question From a Customer: How to Report Strain at Break Following ASTM D638 Elayne (Schneebacher) Gordonov Question: I am following ASTM D638-10, and my ‘strain at break’ results are nearly […]
October 28, 2013
Calling all Hockey Players: How Safe & Durable is Your Equipment?
Calling all Hockey Players: How Safe & Durable is Your Equipment? Imagine being struck by a hockey puck traveling 100+ MPH while on the ice. As is the daily grind […]
October 28, 2013
Challenges with Steel
Challenges with Steel The continual drive for improved safety and increased fuel efficiency within the automotive industry hasn’t escaped anyone; the message is repeatedly broadcast via news outlets and advertised […]
October 28, 2013
Question from a Customer: What tup do I use on my 1,800 J (1,330 ft-lb) drop tower?
Question from a Customer: What tup do I use on my 1,800 J (1,330 ft-lb) drop tower? As a starting point for this response, the 1,800 J is the impact […]
October 17, 2013
Carbon Fiber Hits the Road
Carbon Fiber Hits the Road Leonardo Martinez The Drive for Lightweight Cars By 2016, the US car industry will need to average 34.5 mpg and by 2025, cars will need […]
October 8, 2013
Poisson’s Ratio Testing With A Biaxial Extensometer
Poisson’s Ratio Testing With A Biaxial Extensometer Elayne (Schneebacher) Gordonov Poisson’s Ratio has proven to be a challenging calculation for obtaining both repeatable and accurate results. To improve repeatability, we […]