A truck driver, seeking to overtake another vehicle, flips his turn signal. A busy mom opens the door to a washing machine. A CNC machine operator presses the start button to begin a cycle.
Throughout these everyday occurrences, a force was applied to a part or assembly to engage it. As consumers and employees, we are accustomed to applying a certain amount of force to accomplish a task. This amount of force is not coincidental, as engineers take into account the intended use in the design process. Whether meeting human ergonomics, safety, or other requirements, manufacturers must thoroughly evaluate samples from production lines to ensure that these specified forces remain consistent.