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January 21, 2022
Mechanical Testing of Additive Manufactured Components
A video discussing some of the most important considerations for testing additively manufactured, aka 3D printed, components.
January 18, 2022
Falling weight impact testing for simulation precision: meet Lamborghini
Explore the benefits that Automobili Lamborghini has with Falling Weight impact testing to meet simulation precision
January 17, 2022
Manual or Automatic Melt Flow Index Testers
Melt flow index testers come in all shapes and sizes, from completely manual machines to largely automatic solutions. Here we look at the main benefits of combining manual and automatic features within the same plastic melt flow index tester solution.
January 5, 2022
5 steps to selecting hammers for your pendulum impact testing machine
The hammer is a critical component of a pendulum impact testing machine. There is now a wide range of hammers to choose from, covering a broad energy spectrum. Selecting the correct device is key to ensuring repeatable pendulum hammer impact test results. Here are some key considerations and features to look out for to maximize efficiency, safety and accuracy.
November 24, 2021
How is an Impact Drop Tower used in Testing Automotive Parts
Why Impact Testing is Important to Automotive Manufacturing With safety being a major priority in the automotive sector, it is vital that manufacturers
October 27, 2021
Wedge Peel Impact Test on Adhesives
ISO 11343 is a standardized Wedge Peel Impact test method used to measure the resistance of high-strength structural adhesives.
October 25, 2021
How to test carbon fiber impact strength
How to test carbon fiber impact strength Nowadays, the use of carbon fiber and its new applications seem to appear every day. Five times stronger than steel and three times […]
October 1, 2021
Pendulum Impact Testing Machine or Drop Tower
How to choose the correct Impact Testing Equipment for the application
August 23, 2021
Product Spotlight: Component Test Plate
In this video Instron Applications Engineer, Sammi Sadler, discusses a variety of ways the component test plate can be used to increase the versatility of your single and dual column universal testing systems. The component test plate is a drilled and tapped metal plate that gets mounted to the base of the testing frame. The entire surface is covered by an array of M6 threaded holes that make it ideal for performing tensile, compression, flexure, peel, and puncture testing on components and end products. It's also commonly used to mount standard and custom grips and fixtures off-center.