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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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The Shore hardness scale is a method of determining the hardness or flexibility of a variety of materials. It’s been around a long time and is commonly used in a whole range of industries. Want to know more about how it could be part of your QA process? Dive on in for everything you need…
What is a universal testing machine? What is a universal testing machine (UTM), a universal testing machine is used to measure the tensile and compressive strength of different materials. It’s a helpful, multi-purpose instrument that supports the materials testing processes of organizations across all industries. You’ll find universal testing machines supporting research and development and…
Offset yield testing for alloys For some materials, it is hard to define a true yield point. In these cases, offset yield testing is an appropriate alternative method of working out a sample’s yield point. It is a testing process perfect for certain alloys and is therefore a commonly used test across many industries including…
Understand your sample’s resistance with tear testing How much resistance would it take to tear your sample apart? Are you confident that your materials will be able to withstand the pressures they’re likely to face? Be certain that you know exactly how a sample will react, with the best tear testing machines from Industrial Physics.…
The ASTM D412 tension test is one of the most common procedures used to test the tensile properties of rubber and thermoplastic materials. ASTM D412 Test Method A refers to procedures used to test Dumbbell and Straight Section Specimens while ATM D412 Test Method B refers to procedures used to test Cut Ring Specimens. The…
Strain measurement is a way of determining the ways that a sample changes under load, including elongation or deformation. There are a number of ways of testing the strain needed to deform or damage a sample, all of which can give you essential information for ensuring you’re using the right material for the job. …
What is elongation and tensile strength testing? Elongation and tensile strength testing are methods to measure the ductility of a specimen through the application of tension. It’s a useful way of working out the plasticity of a material and can help you understand the ways it might behave when subjected to pressure. Want a better…
