Micropillar compression testing [1] is fast emerging as a viable alternative to nanoindentation, for the measurement of mechanical properties and deformation behavior of small volumes and thin films.

The internal combustion engine (ICE) is a marvelous thing, harnessing the power of liquid hydrocarbons–ergo: gasoline or diesel fuel–to create motive force for motor vehicles. But over the years, ...

Compression testing is a way to determine engine health. We use differential compression testing in aviation because it is a more reliable method of testing engine compression than direct compression ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. Unlike metals and plastics, for which tensile and compressive properties are the same or very similar, unidirectional composites exhibit significantly different ...

A healthy engine is a precision piece of machinery. When its tolerances are within spec, seals are tight, spark is ample, and components are well-oiled, it's reliable and operating with utmost ...

The NRC offers stationary compression and tension test services in a rail vehicle squeeze and tension compression facility. Available to industry to test and assess the structural integrity of rail ...

Metals are used in everything from skyscrapers and aircraft to pipelines and surgical tools — and in each of these applications, knowing exactly how strong a metal is can be the difference between ...