Increasing demand for high quality and reliable electronic components and materials make flexural testing an important consideration to manufacturing process and research and development to define a materials ability to resist deformation under load. A component's flexural strength provides critical insight into the modulus of elasticity in bending, flexural stress and flexural strain. The rising popularity of human interface devices such as touch screens means that everyday devices such as mobile phones are subjected to many cycles of flexing during normal use. Electronic handheld applications like the cellular phones result in several cycles of flexing during normal operation.
Applicable Testing Standards
- IPC JEDEC 9702 Monotonic Bend Testing Interconnects - Board Level
- JEDEC JESD 22B113 Board Level Cyclic Bend Test - Handheld Electronic Products
- IPC TM 650 Mechanical Test Equipment
Recommended Test Machine
Forces up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Modular series of five frame options with adjustable test space
Affordable testing option for tension, compression, bend, peel and much more
Force range of 5 kN to 600 kN (1,125 lbf to 135,000 lbf)
Adjustable test space
The most popular choice for static tension and compression tests
These dual column testers are available in both tabletop and floor standing models
Static and fatigue forces up to 50 kN (11,250 lbf)
Frequency ratings up to 75 Hz
Oil-free, all electric actuator for clean test conditions
Lower purchase, operating, and maintenance costs than hydraulic equivalents
Recommended Testing Accessories
Load ratings up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Interchangeable roller diameters from 1 mm to 12.7 mm (0.04 in to 0.5 in)
Easily adjustable span
Base lengths of 150 mm (6 in) and 300 mm (12 in)
Standard temperature range of -155°C to 620°C (-247°F to 1150°F)
Accompanied by a broad set of accessories that are capable of withstanding the heat or cold
PID controlled internal temperature
Mounts directly to the test frame
