Some of us enjoy watching videos on YouTube of random objects being crushed. Whether it’s an old shoe, a tube of toothpaste, or a cinder block, some enjoy a sense of satisfaction in seeing how something unravels when subjected to crushing compression forces. For manufacturers around the world, breaking stuff can be entertaining, but it’s serious business when it comes to determining the quality of their products.
Under controlled conditions and with appropriate test equipment, compression testing provides quality engineers, inspectors, and research professionals with data they need to determine a material or component’s physical characteristics for quality assurance, design suitability, and customer satisfaction.