Behind the Data Sheet: How Plastics Are Tested Webinar

Every plastic part begins with a material data sheet — but what really goes into measuring those mechanical properties? In this webinar, we take you behind the scenes of raw material characterization and break down how modern plastics are tested throughout formulation and quality control. What You’ll Learn • Key equipment used in raw materials analysis and how each instrument contributes to a reliable material profile • Foundational standards for tensile, flexural, melt flow, and impact testing of plastics — and the practical considerations for testing to ASTM and ISO requirements • Best practices to improve accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency, including guidance on grips, fixtures, strain measurement, and software workflows Who Should Watch Materials engineers, lab managers, and technicians involved in compounding, resin development, QC, or incoming materials inspection. Why Instron Instron has supported plastics laboratories for generations, giving us unique visibility into how real-world testing happens. In this webinar, we show you how to maximize the capability of your existing equipment while identifying opportunities to improve throughput, reduce variation, and boost the overall efficiency of your testing operations. Learn more about Instron's plastics testing solutions: https://www.instron.com/en/industry-solutions/plastics-testing/?utm_source=yt Presenters Sammi Sawdey is a Senior Applications Engineer at Instron specializing in plastics testing and materials characterization. She works with customers across a range of industries to ensure accurate, efficient, and standards compliant testing through expertise in ASTM/ISO methods and best practices. Stephanie Williams is a Senior Product Specialist at Instron supporting melt flow, rheometry, HDT/Vicat, and impact testing systems. She helps customers optimize equipment selection and testing methods by applying her knowledge of polymer characterization and industry standards.