Out of all the known methods to directly gauge the strength of materials to be used for a number of applications, tensile testing is perhaps the most direct and easiest to apply. The Universal Tensile Tester is the machine solely […]
Izod impact strength testing of plastic and other raw materials is important. It can be done via ASTM D256, a standard test method for determining the Izod pendulum impact assistance of plastics. This is to measure the capacity of the […]
Introduction A tensile test is a scientific test process involving the application of tension to a specimen until it fractures. It is an important type of test for determining a material’s tensile strength, yield strength and ductility. These standardized tests […]
NBS Abrasion Testing – Requirements, Specimens and Process Like other consumer products, rubber undergoes tests for quality and durability. The NBS Abrasion test will measure a material’s Resistance to Rubber Abrasion. This test method also determines the durability of rubber […]
The Significance of DIN Abrasion Testing One way of measuring the wear resistance of rubber is through DIN Abrasion Testing. The main samples used for this test are tires, soles, and conveyor/drive belts. Tires, conveyor and transmission belts undergo a […]
A Guide to Making the Most out of Your Vickers Hardness Tester with a Limited Budget The Vickers Hardness Test was designed to ensure that a component, material, or material treatment is strong enough to resist constant stress once it […]
The Rockwell Hardness Test was designed to determine the compatibility of a material for whatever purpose it was going to serve. Used mainly for fields like engineering, manufacturing, and metallurgy, the Rockwell test has proven to be a rather valuable […]
Charpy vs. Izod Impact Testing Selecting an Impact Tester Provider The Charpy and Izod tests are two well-known methods for studying the toughness of materials. Many industries use either of the two for testing material strength. The tests measure the […]
There is no doubt that rubber is one of the more resilient materials used in manufacturing right now. However, just as with any material, rubber is not impervious to damage from constant wear and tear. Thus, it becomes necessary to […]
Getting Started with a Vickers Hardness Tester The Vickers Hardness Test is one of four mainline procedures that will determine how suitable a material is for the purpose it is going to be used for. The procedure has a wide […]