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Posted On Jul 28, 2014
A 57.15 mm tall and .0193 kg vertical support column withstood 4413.9 pound force at the SAMPE Seattle 2014 Conference, where Instron provided a 5969 Dual Column Testing System for the Student Additive Manufacturing Contest.
Posted By Elena Mangano
Jul 24, 2014
Depending on the materials you are testing and the size of your test lab, there are a multitude of ways to prepare materials testing specimens.
Posted On Jul 23, 2014
As one of the most trusted manufacturers of testing equipment for the plastics market, Instron has designed a tradeshow experience that takes you on a journey through the challenges (and occasional horrors) of plastics materials testing.
Posted On Jul 18, 2014
Gripping bent specimens is challenging, but there are a few things you do. One, flatten the tabs with a small press prior to inserting into normal grip jaws meant for flat specimens. Two, use a combination of convex and concave grip jaws to eliminate the need to flatten the specimens. Three, use a set of dual side-acting grips that will basically flatten the ends when the grips are closed.
Posted On Jul 17, 2014
Fatigue testing of composite materials is becoming increasingly important as they find use in a wider range of critical structural applications with the expectation of long service life. It is now widely recognized that these materials do accumulate damage over long periods of cyclic loading, even if the failure mode and mechanisms are radically different to conventional metallic fatigue.
Posted On Jul 07, 2014
Mechanical Project Engineer Audrey Briodeau-Line speaks with the Women's Engineering Society about working at Instron in the male-dominated engineering industry. The article tells Audrey's story of working at Instron, beginning while at an engineering university in France. In discussing her career choices, she reveals the benefits of being a female engineer, especially in a company like Instron that provides assistance for women.
Posted On Jun 27, 2014
The following presentation provides an overview of recent changes and challenges facing rebar manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers when testing the properties of this durable material.
Posted On Jun 25, 2014
Composites are now a broad and well-established family of materials, but industry press releases frequently discuss “new and exciting” developments and opportunities. It should be remembered that there has been a commercial market in high performance, structural composites for well over 30 years, and European automotive manufacturers have made considerable use of lower performance glass fiber reinforced polyester (GFRP) bodywork since the 1950s.
Posted On Jun 23, 2014
Although you may be testing to specifications that would allow you to comply with international standards, many factors can cause variability in your plastics testing results. The following presentation provides a summary of the most common explanations for test data variability, including specimen alignment and method setup:
Posted On Jun 22, 2014
We are proud to announce that our Community Connection Committee (C3) has been awarded the Campaign Coordinator Award for the fourth year in a row by the United Way of Tri-County. This honor is in recognition of a successful 2013 United Way Campaign to advance the local community through service and support.
Posted On Jun 13, 2014
Instron live webinars provide the opportunity to hear updates from experts on industry news and testing techniques. If you happen to miss the webinars, our library hosts the recordings.
Posted On Jun 11, 2014
The following presentation suggests ways that laboratories can operate more efficiently when testing plastics, including improving set up times and methods.
