Fig 1.
A) Conformability testing apparatus. The test specimen has been removed to expose the hole (shown in detail). B) Fit testing apparatus.
Fig 2.
Conformability testing: A) Measurement made with the aid of a metal rod; B) Heating of the assembly and spherical object in water bath; C) Spherical object resting on top of the test specimen; D) Removal from the water bath and cooling.
Fig 3.
Measurement method used in fit testing.
A) no fit (0%); B) intermediate fit; C) full fit (100%).
Fig 4.
Fit testing apparatus: A) Attachment of the test specimen B) Immersion of the assembly in heated water; C) Assembly immersed in water bath for a full five minutes; D) Removal of the assembly for cooling; E) Width measurement.
Table 1.
Comparisons between manufacturer information and data derived from standardized assessment of moldability.
Fig 5.
Scale of conformability and stretching strength of Rolyan® products [44].