How to Measure Squishiness?

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This can be done using Hookes law, with a spring and by pushing on the material to see how much force is required to compress it a certain distance. The Shore durometer scale is the most common rating system used for this measurement. Different scales and corresponding tips can be used due to the wide variation in rubber. A gauge with a spring-loaded pin is used to press a rounded surface into the rubber under test, and an indicator gives a readout when the pin presses back towards the gauge. The reading is recorded when the surface around the pin meshes with the rubber.
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Hi, i wanted to know how you measure the squishiness of something, like a small piece of rubber. Is there some sort of tool that does this?
 
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Maybe you can use Hookes law F=-kx. use a spring and push on the material and see how much force was required to compress the material a certain distance.
 
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The http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shore_durometer" scale is the most common rating.
Some example machines -- http://www.materials.co.uk/rubber.htm
 
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Pantaz called it right. You measure "squisheyness" with a gauge that presses a rounded surface into the rubber under test. The pin is spring loaded, and as the rubber presses the pin back towards the gauge, an indicator gives a readout. As I recall, this continues until the surface around the pin eventually meshes with the rubber. Then you record the reading.
Since rubber varies widely, there are different scales and corresponding tips that you can use.

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FAQ: How to Measure Squishiness?

What is squishiness?

Squishiness is a measure of how easily a material can deform or compress under pressure.

How do you measure squishiness?

Squishiness can be measured by using a device called a rheometer, which applies force to a material and measures its response. Other methods include using a penetrometer or applying a known weight and measuring the displacement of the material.

What units are used to measure squishiness?

Squishiness is typically measured in units of pressure, such as Pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi).

Can squishiness be measured for any material?

Yes, squishiness can be measured for any material that can be deformed or compressed, including solids, liquids, and gases.

What factors affect the squishiness of a material?

The squishiness of a material can be affected by its composition, temperature, and the amount of force applied to it. Other factors, such as the duration of the force and the rate at which it is applied, can also impact the squishiness measurement.

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