DEVICE FOR AND METHOD OF DETERMINING CUT RESISTANCE OF A MATERIAL

摘要

A device implements a method of determining a cut resistance of a sample. Th e device includes a blade (26) wherein the blade and the sample (28) are relatively movable and a first apparatus that transfers energy to at least o ne of the sample and the blade to cause relative movement thereof in a directio n parallel to a surface of the sample such that the blade contacts and cuts th e sample until the imparted energy is expended and relative movement is terminated. A second apparatus measures a parameter of the relative movement to obtain an indication of the cut resistance of the sample.