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Aprile 19, 2012

Composites Question from a Customer

Composites Question from a Customer

Composites Question from a Customer Q: What is the most effective gripping technique for a composite specimen with a hard, smooth surface? A: Generally, we recommend a careful choice of […]

Marzo 14, 2012

Quick Tip on Gripping

Quick Tip on Gripping

Quick Tip on Gripping Q: I find it rather difficult to avoid torsion when gripping flexible specimen like paper. Any tips? A: Depending on the style of grips, torsion should […]

Marzo 6, 2012

Question from a Customer

Question from a Customer

Question from a Customer Q. What is the resolution and accuracy of your Smart Rheo load cell? A. The CEAST Smart Rheo load cells resolution is 0.05% of full-scale and […]

Febbraio 23, 2012

Quick Gripping Tips

Quick Gripping Tips

Quick Gripping Tips Q: When I grip a specimen, it seems that some force is already being applied. Is there a way to avoid that? A: The force applied to […]

Febbraio 21, 2012

Engaging with Our Readers: Survey Findings

Engaging with Our Readers: Survey Findings

Engaging with Our Readers: Survey Findings Two weeks ago, we included a survey within TechNotes asking our readers to take a few moments to give us feedback on the Instron […]

Febbraio 16, 2012

Damage Tolerance: Is it Important to You?

Damage Tolerance: Is it Important to You?

Damage Tolerance: Is it Important to You? One main topic in composites is “damage tolerance.” Physical testing of wind turbine blades is such an expensive proposition that virtual testing is […]

Gennaio 31, 2012

Grip it Right

Grip it Right

Grip It Right Gripping a specimen correctly is important if you want to acquire accurate test data. To most test operators, this is second nature. Make sure the grips and […]

Gennaio 31, 2012

Question from a Customer

Question from a Customer

Question from a Customer: What Is a ‘Virtual Measurement’? Q. What is a “Virtual Measurement”? A. Materials testing software uses two types of measurements to provide resuts or input for […]

Gennaio 31, 2012

Predicting the Properties of Virtual Materials

Predicting the Properties of Virtual Materials

Predicting the Properties of Virtual Materials Historically, the properties of any new material have had to be determined empirically. It can take many years to transition a material from discovery […]