Testing Standards
13 articles
High-Density Polyethylene Tensile Strength: Values & Testing
HDPE tensile strength typically runs 20-37 MPa. Learn yield vs ultimate values, ASTM D638 methods, and automation's role in QA.
Elastomer Hardness: Shore A, IRHD & How to Measure It
Elastomer hardness explained: Shore A vs IRHD, typical Shore A ranges for each rubber type, the ASTM D2240 rules, and why readings drift between operators.
Silicone Rubber Shore Hardness: The Complete Guide
Silicone rubber Shore hardness explained: the Shore A scale, the durometer test, common errors, and how automation cuts operator variability. Get a quote.
NBR Rubber Hardness: Shore A Ranges & How to Test It
NBR rubber hardness typically runs 30-95 Shore A per ASTM D2240. Learn typical values, how to measure it, and how automation cuts operator variability.
Mechanical Tests for Polymers: Methods & Automation
The mechanical tests for polymers, explained — tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, plus ASTM and ISO standards and where automation reduces variability.
ASTM D3518 Composite Shear Testing: A Practical Guide
ASTM D3518 measures composite in-plane shear via ±45° tensile testing. Learn setup, alignment traps, and how to automate D3518 for repeatable results.
Mechanical Properties and Testing of Polymers: QA Guide
Learn how to measure the mechanical properties of polymers to ASTM/ISO — tensile, flexural, hardness, impact — and cut lab variability. Read the full guide.
Tensile Test of Composite Materials: A Practical Guide
Tensile test of composite materials made simple: specimen prep, fixtures, standards, and how automation cuts variability. See the guide and run cleaner tests.
ASTM D3039: How to Test Composite Tensile Properties
ASTM D3039 measures composite tensile properties. See specimen prep, grips, automation, and how Cube cuts variability. Get a demo from LabsCubed today.
Polymer Tensile Test: Procedure, Standards & Automation
Polymer tensile test guide: ASTM D638, ISO 527, dog-bone specimens, common mistakes, and how automation cuts operator variability. Get the full procedure.
Polymer Mechanical Testing: Methods, Standards & Automation
Learn polymer mechanical testing methods, ASTM standards, and how automated systems like LabsCubed's Cube reduce variability in plastics and rubber QA labs.
ASTM D638 Automation: Robotic Tensile Testing for Plastics
ASTM D638 automation cuts operator variability and boosts throughput on plastic tensile testing. See how robotic D638 works, cost, ROI, and where to start.
How to Choose Plastics Tensile Testing Equipment
A practical guide for QA labs on choosing plastics tensile testing equipment—covering force range, grips, standards, and when automation pays off.