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Weerg staff: Jun 24, 2026
The tensile test is the most widely used mechanical test in the world for characterising materials. A single test provides the data that every engineer uses on a daily basis: elastic modulus, yield strength, tensile strength and ductility.
In this article, we examine what the tensile test is, how...
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Weerg staff: Jun 17, 2026
Tensile strength is one of the most important mechanical properties in industrial design and material selection. It indicates the ability of a material to withstand forces that tend to elongate or fracture it.
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Weerg staff: Jun 10, 2026
Composite materials represent one of the most significant innovations in modern engineering. Thanks to their ability to combine lightness, strength and high performance, they have become indispensable across sectors ranging from aerospace to construction.
In this article you will discover what...
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Weerg staff: May 27, 2026
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is the chemical name of the material; Teflon is the registered trademark under which Chemours (formerly DuPont) commercialises it. From a chemical and performance standpoint, they are identical. The relevant difference in an industrial context concerns certifications,...
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Weerg staff: May 20, 2026
The iron-carbon diagram is one of the most important tools in metallurgy and metallic materials design. It is used to understand how steels and cast irons behave as a function of temperature and carbon content.
Understanding the iron-carbon diagram is essential for choosing the correct material,...
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Weerg staff: May 13, 2026
When designing components for sectors such as automotive, electronics, industrial, UAV, or medical,materialselection cannot be based solely on mechanical properties. It is essential to also consider safety regulations and certifications, such as UL94 and the so-called Blue Card (UL Yellow Card).
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Weerg staff: Apr 2, 2026
TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) is a class of polymer materials that combines the elastic properties of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics.Thanks to this unique combination, TPEs are increasingly used in sectors such as automotive, electronics, consumer goods, medical applications, and ...
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Weerg staff: Mar 4, 2026
Metallographic analysis is a fundamental technique used to study the microstructure of metals and alloys. By observing a specially prepared sample under a microscope, it is possible to assess:
It is...
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Weerg staff: Feb 25, 2026
Polymers represent one of the most versatile families of materials in modern industry. Within this category, the fundamental distinction is between thermoplastic polymers and thermosetting polymers: two classes with profoundly different behaviour in relation to heat, processing and final use.
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Weerg staff: Feb 18, 2026
Yield strength is one of the most important mechanical properties of materials, especially in engineering, structural design, CNC machining and 3D printing.It defines the limit beyond which a material begins to deform permanently. Knowing it is essential for designing safe, reliable and durable...
