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enero 16, 2014

What is the Best Way to Check the Functionality of my ElectroPuls™ Load Cell?

What is the Best Way to Check the Functionality of my ElectroPuls™ Load Cell?

What is the Best Way to Check the Functionality of my ElectroPuls™ Load Cell? Sarah Jastram Instron load cells are robust and built to last. Therefore, checking the load cell’s […]

enero 8, 2014

What is N-value?

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 […]

diciembre 26, 2013

Testing Metals to ASTM E8 with an Automatic Contacting Extensometer

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 […]

diciembre 12, 2013

Energy-Controlled Impulse Testing of Shoes

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 […]

noviembre 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

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 […]

octubre 28, 2013

Calling all Hockey Players: How Safe & Durable is Your Equipment?

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 […]

octubre 28, 2013

Challenges with Steel

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 […]

octubre 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?

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 […]

octubre 17, 2013

Carbon Fiber Hits the Road

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 […]