How to prevent slippage of hardened steel tensiles in a tensile tester?

I am using an Instron testing instrument and have repeated problems with tensile slippage. We have purchased new steel grips and clean them daily. I have tried several different methods of "wrapping" the tensile ends (sandpaper, duct tape, even steel epoxy). Help!

What kind of people often reach the peak or success?idealistic?practical?l…

the practical ones in terms of financial seccess. normally idealistic people are successful in their own way, satisfaction that they had stood their ground.

HOW lONG.........wHEN IS IT GONE FOR GOOD?

My friend has a yeast infection..ewww lolz nah an she asked me when do she know it over with or should i say when is the yeast infection gone for good..she said she been using sum kind of cream stuff and that it really stops the burning and itching..She said she started using it friday of last week an she got the yeast infection tuesday of last week..SHE REALLY NEEDS HELP..

What is the best business that makes a lot of money and you can do at home?

I do not want to work for the rest of my life for someone else. I would like to eventually start an at home business. However, there are so many scams out here and you have to invest money in packets and brochures that these marketing companies want to send you. I feel that cannot help me, that is why I'm reaching out to you guys. I feel you guys have the most information AND are you guys are the most intelligent with experienced answers. Therefore, everyone can you suggest businesses that will make a lot of money and that I can do at home? I would appreciate especially those that respond that have done this. Thanks in advance and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS!

Who was a better example for mankind Jesus or Mohammed?

Jesus - no competition. Who else died for your sins and rose again to ascend into heaven? No one. Jesus Christ died to pay the price for everyone's sin so we could have fellowship with God. No other person ever has done this or will do this for you.

Idk what to do anymore! (Friends)?

I had this friend until 3rd grade we were bff's then came 4 and she still invited me 2 her parties n stuff. then she moved summer of 5 grade. We still emailed but then she just stopped answering me. She wont repsond to my IMS either. What do i do?

Not looking for casinos for gambling, I came here looking for a POW WOW to take place at Morango Casino week-e?

Go to the Morongo web site and see what activities they have planned. I didn't see anything about a "pow wow" but they have a toll free number and you can check it out with them.