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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.
Whitepapers 06/18/2008 130.69 KB
7 Tips For Materials Testing
Pamphlet of 20 pages that explains seven tips for tests of materials.
Whitepapers 08/09/2006 818.94 KB
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.
Whitepapers 05/19/2005 442.92 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.
Whitepapers 04/29/2005 456.35 KB
Micromechanical Testing in Microelectronics
A detailed knowledge of the mechanical properties is required in order to ensure good process yields and reliable products.
Whitepapers 02/28/2005 97.55 KB
Abgasanlagen schneller zur Serienreife
Moderne Betriebsfestigkeits-Prüfstände ermöglichen es Kfz-Herstellern und Systemlieferanten, Abgasanlagen parallel zu anderen Kfz-Komponenten termingenau zur Serienreife zu entwickeln.
Whitepapers 02/22/2005 150.88 KB
Effects of Temp. Changes on Elastomer Seals
Article from: Elastomer Seal Performance, January 2002.
Whitepapers 02/21/2005 124.65 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.
Whitepapers 12/08/2004 2.04 MB
AverEdge32 – Evaluating Measurement Techniques for Calculating the Plastic Strain Ratio (r-value) of Sheet Metal
This document purports to show the improvement in r-value results when using the averaged multi-point measurement compared to a single-point measurement.
Whitepapers 03/12/2025 1.06 MB