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Explore every stage of the modern plastic bottle and container manufacturing process with our interactive process map. From raw material preparation and preform production through to stretch blow molding, filling preparation, inspection, labeling, and palletizing, every step requires precision, consistency, and rigorous quality control. By clicking on each stage within the diagram below, you…
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Explore every stage of the modern canmaking line with our interactive beverage can manufacturing process map. From coil handling and cupping through to decorating, necking, and palletizing, each step in the process demands precision, consistency, and quality assurance. By hovering over each stage in the diagram below, you can discover the most relevant beverage can…
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Overview Burst strength testing is one of the most widely used methods for evaluating the performance of sealed flexible packaging. It applies controlled internal pressure to a package until failure, measuring the point at which the seal or material gives way. For quality managers, R&D specialists, and operations experts working across flexible packaging production, burst…
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Definition: Wet coating thickness measurement is the process of measuring the thickness of applied coating or paint layer immediately after it has been applied to a metal coil substrate — before the coated product enters the curing oven and dries. This is achieved using non-contact, optical sensor-based technology positioned inline at the point of application. Why it matters: In coil coating production lines, coatings travel at high…
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Color consistency in metal can manufacturing refers to the ability to reproduce a brand's specified colors accurately and repeatedly across every decorated aluminum or steel beverage can - regardless of production run, facility, or geography. In the can-making industry, color is measured using three attributes: hue (the recognized color, such as red or blue), chroma (the vividness or saturation of that color), and lightness (how light or dark the color appears). These are quantified using…
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Our metrology toolkit has been created by specialist experts with in-depth knowledge It offers insight and best practice advice for UK-based manufacturers working with CMMs, arms, height gauges, or master artefacts. Through UKAS-accredited Torus Metrology Services, you can rest assured that your metrology needs are being handled by true specialists with the appropriate knowledge, certifications, and expertise required to deliver results. Our free toolkit offers advice on…
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To ensure that paints and coatings are easy to apply and durable in their nature, oils and additives are required. To know that the addition of these components doesn’t adversely affect the composition of your final paint or coating, you need thorough and efficient viscosity testing. Oils and lubricant additives in paint The addition of…
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Can seaming to achieve robust, hermetically sealed metal packaging is a preferred practice to protect a wide range of types of products across many industries. An effective double seam is crucial to the integrity of a can. The process of can seaming has been around for decades and has undergone some massive transformations over the…
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How to validate protective coatings with adhesion and corrosion testing Protective coatings only deliver value if they stay bonded to the substrate and resist the environments they're exposed to. Whether you're coating bridge steel, automotive body panels, marine structures, or industrial components, two families of test give you the evidence you need: adhesion testing and…
Key terms Adhesion: The strength of the bond between a coating and its substrate. Substrate: The surface a coating is applied to, such as metal, concrete, wood, or plastic. Pull-off adhesion test: A quantitative test that measures the perpendicular force needed to detach a coating from its substrate, reported in MPa or psi. Dolly: The…
Coating adhesion and corrosion testing are two complementary coating test and measurement methods used to confirm that a protective coating will perform once a product is in service. Together they answer two questions that matter to quality, R&D, and operations experts: will the coating stay attached to the substrate, and will it protect that substrate…
A cross cut adhesion test is just one of the many tools in your arsenal when it comes to testing films and coatings, but if you want to ensure it’s able to help you meet the relevant standards, you need to know what those standards are. Get the lowdown on the ASTM standards on cross…
A high-quality powder coating will apply more smoothly and create a stronger coat for a longer lasting result. So how do you know how good your powder coating samples are? With some rigorous testing, of course! Read on for all the basics you need to add powder coating testing to your setup. Ways to test…
Pull-off adhesion testing is a way to help you work out how durable and lasting your coatings will be once your product is out in the real world. That’s why it’s an essential part of a solid QA process and one that’s well worth learning about. Ready to find out more about how pull-off adhesion…
Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to Metal) ASTM D1002 Test Method The ASTM D1002 test method is one of the most common test methods used to determine the bond strength of adhesives when tested on a single-lap-joint specimen on a metal to metal bonded…
Looking for the way to measure the bond strength of a material? Then peel strength testing is probably exactly the solution you need. Coming under the umbrella of adhesion testing, this flexible test and measurement solution is an effective way to characterize an adhesive bond. Find out more about how it works and why it’s…
It can be a sticky subject for your business if your testing processes are not up to scratch. So you’ll be pleased to hear that the Industrial Physics team can help you with all of your adhesion testing needs. It’s a type of test that covers a broad category of tension and compression testing for…
