--- title: "Blog LabsCubed | Testing Standards" description: "Testing Standards articles from LabsCubed — automated materials testing, standards and lab workflow guidance." url: https://labscubed.com/blog/category/testing-standards --- # Testing Standards 13 articles [All](https://labscubed.com/blog) [Data](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/data) [Flexure Testing](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/flexure-testing) [Lab Automation](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/lab-automation) [Quick Guides](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/quick-guides) [Tensile Testing](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/tensile-testing) [Testing Standards](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/testing-standards) [Testing Standards 8 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/high-density-polyethylene-tensile-strength)[![Elastomer samples across a range of Shore A hardness grades with a durometer](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/elastomer-hardness/thumb-124653c4-d89c-4502-9a8d-9a7458ff5d92.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards Lab Automation 10 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/elastomer-hardness)[![Silicone rubber samples arranged by shore hardness with a durometer gauge](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/silicone-rubber-shore-hardness/thumb-c2226f58-2192-42f5-80f1-461662013978.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/silicone-rubber-shore-hardness)[![Shore A durometer reading NBR rubber hardness on a nitrile sample](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/nbr-rubber-hardness/thumb-d8cf0499-0064-4bd4-a9f6-eb1b3c562eb9.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards 7 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/nbr-rubber-hardness)[Testing Standards 8 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/mechanical-tests-for-polymers)[Testing Standards 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d3518-composite-shear-testing-guide)[Testing Standards 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/mechanical-properties-and-testing-of-polymers)[![Tensile test of composite materials - carbon fibre specimen clamped in tensile grips in a materials testing lab](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/tensile-test-of-composite-materials-practical-guide/6a6c86479be977e6ac041dc4_Thumb--20Tensile-20Test-20of-20Composite-20Materials-20--20LabsCubed-20Blog.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-test-of-composite-materials-practical-guide)[![ASTM D3039: How to Test Composite Tensile Properties](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/astm-d3039-composite-tensile-testing-automation/Thumb--ASTM-3039M-Standard---LabsCubed-Blog.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d3039-composite-tensile-testing-automation)[![Polymer Tensile Test: Procedure, Standards & Automation](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/polymer-tensile-test-procedure-standards-automation/Thumb---Polymer-Tensile-Test---labscube--blog.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Testing Standards Lab Automation 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/polymer-tensile-test-procedure-standards-automation)[![Polymer mechanical testing methods and standards](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/polymer-mechanical-testing-methods-standards-automation/thumb-polymer-mechanical-testing.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards Lab Automation 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/polymer-mechanical-testing-methods-standards-automation)[![Rack of plastic dogbone specimens loaded in an automated ASTM D638 tensile testing magazine](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/astm-d638-automation/thumb-ddb4e24d-2c2a-4512-a6db-ea2f8e60b3c9.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards Lab Automation 9 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d638-automation)[![Plastics tensile testing equipment thumbnail - LabsCubed CubeTen automated system](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/how-to-choose-plastics-tensile-testing-equipment/thumb-plastics-tensile-testing-equipment.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Testing Standards 4 min read ## 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.](https://labscubed.com/post/how-to-choose-plastics-tensile-testing-equipment) ## Building the Autonomous Tensile Lab. We build the automated systems that bring true autonomy to tensile testing. Remove repetitive manual work from your workflows and empower your lab to run around the clock with precision. 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