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Essentials of GRIP & FIXTURE Selection in Force & Torque Testing

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  • Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
  • Time: 11:00am ET (New York) / 3:00pm (UTC/GMT)
  • Cost: Free to Attend (registration required)
  • Where: Virtual - GoToWebinar
  • Registration: Register to attend the webinar

When physically testing a packaging material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important—but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial. Grip selection can make or break a test, as an incorrectly gripped specimen will yield invalid results.

In addition to the repeatability and consistency of the test system, one should make certain that:

  • Grips and fixtures do not allow the specimen to slip
  • Ensure the specimen does not move, wiggle, shake or wobble during the test, and
  • See to it that all operators fixture the specimen the exact same way every time.

This Webinar will focus on the importance that grip and fixture selection has on your test results, as well as some of the most commonly used grips and fixtures (and the applications they’re used in). Understanding what grip or fixture to use and why is critical to getting the most accurate measurements.

Essentials of GRIP & FIXTURE Selection in Force & Torque Testing webinar agenda

  • Critical Elements of Repeatability and Consistency
  • Importance of Grips & Fixtures in Testing
  • What to Use & Why
  • Compression Testing Grips, Plate and Probes
  • Troubleshooting common issues
  • Tensile testing grips and fixtures
  • Troubleshooting common issues
  • Custom and 3D printed Grips & Fixtures

Register to attend Mecmesin's Essentials of GRIP & FIXTURE Selection in Force & Torque Testing Webinar

Who should attend the webinar?

  • Force and Materials Testing Engineers & Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Production Managers
  • R & D Engineers
  • Manufacturing Managers

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