Testing on the Shop Floor As the technology evolved, the production environment became an in situ testing laboratory, and the skilled staff who had previously been responsible for assembling and ...

In order to measure the mechanical properties of materials in compression, tension, bending or torsion, a universal testing machine is utilized. This article outlines the two different types ...

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...

In the world of textiles, nonwovens, and technical fabrics, performance is often measured by the unseen. How does a fabric ...

Prepreg tack testing refers to measuring the “stickiness” of thermoset composite prepreg materials used to fabricate composite structures. These prepregs consist of a thin layer of fiber reinforcement ...

The use of shape memory alloys to manufacture implantable medical devices represents a high-growth portion of the medical materials market today. The ability of these specialized alloys to expand or ...

Strain measurement is imperative during prototype design and testing. Measuring strain ensures that materials perform as they should and that equipment is safe, functional, and durable. The resistive ...

One material property that is widely used and recognized is the strength of a material. But what does the word "strength" mean? "Strength" can have many meanings, so let us take a closer look at what ...

While ac internal resistance (ACIR) measurements are quite common and somewhat standardized when measuring lithium-ion cells, dc internal resistance (DCIR) measurements are nonstandard and generally ...