Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen. This highlights the importance of grip and fixture selection and how to decide what accessories you need.
When physically testing a material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important - but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial.
Grip selection can make or break a test, as an incorrectly gripped specimen will yield invalid results.
In addition to the repeatability and consistency of the test system, one should make certain that:
1. Grips and fixtures do not allow the specimen to slip
2. Ensure the specimen does not move, wiggle, shake or wobble during the test, and
3. See to it that all operators fixture the specimen the exact same way every time.
This webinar will focus on the importance that grip and fixture selection has on your test results, as well as some of the most commonly used grips and fixtures and applications they’re used in.
Understanding what grip or fixture to use (and why) is critical to getting the most accurate measurements. We’ll also briefly touch on custom- and 3D-printed grips & fixtures.
*What we'll discuss in this webinar:*
Critical elements of repeatability and consistency
Importance of grips & fixtures in testing
What to use & why
Compression testing grips, plate and probes
Troubleshooting common issues
Tensile testing grips and fixtures
Troubleshooting common issues
Custom and 3D printed Grips & Fixtures
*Who will find this of interest?*
Force and Materials Testing Engineers & Managers
Quality Managers
Production Managers
R & D Engineers
Manufacturing Managers
A leading designer and manufacturer of force and torque test equipment since 1977, Mecmesin offers precision test instruments and systems that are accurate, reliable and excellent value for money. We provide a tailor-made service creating the ideal testing platform, which is robust, easy to operate and gives top-level performance time after time!
Mecmesin is a part of the Physical Properties Testers (PPT) Group, a multi-national holding company.
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen. This highlights the importance of grip and fixture selection and how to decide what accessories you need.
When physically testing a material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important - but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial.
Grip selection can make or break a test, as an incorrectly gripped specimen will yield invalid results.
In addition to the repeatability and consistency of the test system, one should make certain that:
1. Grips and fixtures do not allow the specimen to slip
2. Ensure the specimen does not move, wiggle, shake or wobble during the test, and
3. See to it that all operators fixture the specimen the exact same way every time.
This webinar will focus on the importance that grip and fixture selection has on your test results, as well as some of the most commonly used grips and fixtures and applications they’re used in.
Understanding what grip or fixture to use (and why) is critical to getting the most accurate measurements. We’ll also briefly touch on custom- and 3D-printed grips & fixtures.
*What we'll discuss in this webinar:*
Critical elements of repeatability and consistency
Importance of grips & fixtures in testing
What to use & why
Compression testing grips, plate and probes
Troubleshooting common issues
Tensile testing grips and fixtures
Troubleshooting common issues
Custom and 3D printed Grips & Fixtures
*Who will find this of interest?*
Force and Materials Testing Engineers & Managers
Quality Managers
Production Managers
R & D Engineers
Manufacturing Managers
A leading designer and manufacturer of force and torque test equipment since 1977, Mecmesin offers precision test instruments and systems that are accurate, reliable and excellent value for money. We provide a tailor-made service creating the ideal testing platform, which is robust, easy to operate and gives top-level performance time after time!
Mecmesin is a part of the Physical Properties Testers (PPT) Group, a multi-national holding company.
