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Tata Steel is the second largest steel manufacturer in Europe.  © Tata Steel Europe

Using Software to Refine the Steel Manufacturing Process

versiondog helps Tata Steel reduce downtime.
Robert Glaser
October 15, 2019
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It is a cold hard fact that steel production in Europe can hardly be made economically viable unless manufacturing facilities use the very latest equipment and technology. And there is no alternative to operating 24/7.


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This is a retrofit Instron 5500 Series floor model.

Retrofits: Ensuring the Reliability and Capability of Your Universal Testing System

When considering legacy equipment in your lab it is important to recognize what makes a good candidate for a retrofit.
Rich Barbera
October 1, 2019
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Whether you work in a quality control laboratory at a major automotive manufacturer or are performing research at a university, it is common to encounter a universal testing machine that was manufactured before the 21st century.


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Cyclic thermal loading using a TMF loadstring. Source: Instron
NDT

Fatigue Testing 101

A brief overview of the most common types of fatigue tests and where each is commonly used.
Kelvin Poon
October 1, 2019
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Fatigue is a failure mechanism caused by repeated cyclic loading that leads to cumulative damage within a material, and ultimately catastrophic failure. “Between 80% to 90% of all mechanical service failures can be attributed to Fatigue,” according to the American Society of Metals – Metals Handbook 1975 & 2008.


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Materials Testing Standardization in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Even with the use of existing standards, several notable gaps remain.
Dave van der Wiel
October 1, 2019
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Materials testing in metal additive manufacturing (AM) involves characterization of raw materials and evaluation of finished parts. The raw materials used in metal AM processes include powders, filaments and sheets. 


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This is a flexural grip with anvil.

Grip and Fixture Solutions for Force Testing

Many factors come into play when choosing the right mounting hardware to ensure the specimen is properly aligned.
Joel Schoubert
September 1, 2019
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Variability in force test results due to incorrect selection of grips and fixtures can be minimized by simply using the proper grips and fixtures. There are many universal solutions available, but will the universal grip or fixture hold up to the test?


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Compression springs
NDT in Aerospace

Compression Testing Basics

What is compression force and why do we measure it?
Tracey Cheesman
July 8, 2019
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Compression is the application of pushing or crushing forces acting upon an object or a material that allows it to become squeezed or squashed. It is the opposite of tension, or the application of pulling forces that allow a material to stretch or elongate.


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Force measurement testing
NDT in Aerospace

Force Gage Technology

New force gage technology offers a faster, easier alternative to conventional computer and software-based force measurement.
James M. Clinton
July 8, 2019
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Computers and software play a major role in force measurement and quality control. Whether in the engineering lab, quality control inspection area, receiving inspection or on the production floor, the use of computers and measurement software are beneficial to product quality and production efficiency.


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The Necessity of Defect and Inner Structure Inspection in Additive Manufacturing

July 1, 2019
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With conventional machining of metal component parts, the interior structures are often taken for granted as solid, leaving little room for doubt about the internal quality. 


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Climbing drum peel fixture, ASTM D1781

Fixtures for Testing Composites

It is critical to understand the material being tested in order to choose the correct tensile setup.
Rich Barbera
June 8, 2019
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Both the automotive and aerospace industries continue to drive the development of lightweight steels, stronger aluminums, and composite materials.


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Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing & Quality

Be sure your additively manufactured parts meet quality requirements.
Michelle
Michelle Bangert
May 29, 2019
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Additively manufactured parts face unique testing challenges. Along with many aspects of additive manufacturing, testing and inspection of additively manufactured parts is now being studied. Last October the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence announced its first set of R&D projects.


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