Getting to Grips with Elmendorf Tear Strength
It's pretty frustrating when a package rips way more than it should, and that's exactly what an elmendorf tear test is designed to prevent. Whether you're opening a bag of snacks or wearing a pair of heavy-duty work pants, the way a material resists a rip once it's already started is a huge deal for quality control. Most of us don't think about the physics of a "tear" until our grocery bag gives out in the parking lot, but in the world of manufacturing, it's a science that keeps things from falling apart. ...