Applied Technical Services performs joint strength analysis on adhesively bonded rigid plastic materials through tension loading in accordance with the ASTM D3163 testing standard.
ASTM D3163: Determining the Strength of Adhesively Bonded Plastic Joints
ASTM D3163 (ASTM D3163-01 2014) is a standard set by the American Society for Testing and Materials, or ASTM International, that establishes the testing methods and procedures for plastic lap-shear joint strength determination through tension loading. This standard test method specifically applies to materials below the softening point of the subject material and cannot be used on materials such as reinforced plastic laminates. This testing method requires the highest levels of precision and accuracy and has specific criteria for various types of plastic materials and joints. ASTM D3163 is comparable to EN 1465 and ISO 4587, with ASTM D3163 strictly applying to rigid plastics bonded by adhesives.
Mechanical Testing
ATS features a highly advanced mechanical testing laboratory capable of performing several different mechanical testing procedures to a wide range of popular testing standards. Our proficient mechanical testing experts apply decades of experience to perform mechanical testing to custom client-specified parameters as well, with the ability to help create unique testing programs tailored to your product. Some of our most popular mechanical testing services include:
- Strain Gauging
- Helium Leak Testing
- Fatigue Testing
- Torque and Tension Testing
- Fastener Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Anchor Pull Testing
- Tensile Testing
- Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing
- In-house Machining Services
Materials Testing at ATS
Our material testing laboratories perform a wide array of testing services, spanning several departments and disciplines. These labs are staffed by certified technicians and material testing experts that are committed to achieving the highest levels of accuracy and customer satisfaction. Some of our most commonly requested material testing services include:
- Thermal Cycling
- Microhardness Testing
- Vibration / Seismic Testing
- Fatigue Testing
- CTOD Testing
- Humidity Testing
- Corrosion Testing
- Weld Testing
- Microstructural Analysis
- Tensile Testing
- Flammability Testing
- Thermal Shock Testing
- Metallography Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Charpy Impact Testing
Applied Technical Services
Applied Technical Services is proud to be one of the most well-established engineering consulting, inspection, and industrial testing and analysis providers in the United States. With over 55 years of experience, ATS has the resources, skills, knowledge, and expertise to ensure the best customer experience, reliable reporting, and competitive pricing. We serve some of the most well-known leaders in the power generation, oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear, solar, automotive, aviation, aerospace, building and construction, consumer products, medical, pharmaceutical, legal, and insurance industries. ATS maintains ISO 17025 accreditation in several fields and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Trust the proven ASTM D3163 testing experts at ATS and give us a call today at 1 (888) 287-5227 or click here to schedule testing or request a free quote.
