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marzo 15, 2022

Using a 3-Jaw Chuck for Materials Testing

Using a 3-Jaw Chuck for Materials Testing

In this video Instron Applications Engineer, Charlie Pryor, discusses how a 3-jaw chuck is a useful accessory to have in the lab for compression, tensile, torsion, rigidity, and tack testing applications. Compatible with Instron MT torsion testers, universal testing machines, and the torsion add-on, the 3-jaw chuck can be used to mount a variety of attachments, including probes, screwdriver bits, custom-made adapters, and can even be used to clamp directly onto specimens.

marzo 11, 2022

How to measure the Melt Flow Index of recycled and biodegradable plastics

How to measure the Melt Flow Index of recycled and biodegradable plastics

Learn how modern melt flow index testers address the challenges of measuring recycled and biodegradable plastics - ensuring accurate quality assessment amid evolving material demands.

enero 5, 2022

5 steps to selecting hammers for your pendulum impact testing machine

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.

noviembre 24, 2021

How is an Impact Drop Tower used in Testing Automotive Parts

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

octubre 27, 2021

Wedge Peel Impact Test on Adhesives

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.

octubre 1, 2021

Pendulum Impact Testing Machine or Drop Tower

Pendulum Impact Testing Machine or Drop Tower

How to choose the correct Impact Testing Equipment for the application

julio 19, 2021

Origami-based structures under Impact load

Origami-based structures under Impact load

Origami-based structures under impact load

junio 30, 2021

Drop Tower Tensile Impact Testing for High Strain Rate Measurements

Drop Tower Tensile Impact Testing for High Strain Rate Measurements

If you are dealing with CAE simulations, considering materials’ properties at high-strain rates is critical to get reliable predictions of your product.

junio 15, 2021

How to Test the HDT of 3D Printing Materials

How to Test the HDT of 3D Printing Materials

How to Test the HDT of 3D Printing Materials Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) tests play a vital role in 3D printing, especially in fused deposition modeling (FDM) and Polyjet applications. […]