A comprehensive characterization of composite materials and their components is crucial in establishing a meaningful structure-property relationship. 
In material characterization, we cover the thermal, thermo-mechanical, rheological and structural characterization of all composite materials and individual components used in composite manufacturing.
 

We can characterize the thermal and thermo-mechanical properties of materials using;

• Thermo-gravimetric (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal conductivity measurements. 

• In addition to the conventional DSC method, various modes, such as modulated, high pressure and flash DSC can be conducted.

• Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) using various test modes for all materials. 

• Rheological analysis, heat deflection temperature (HDT), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), FT-IR spectroscopy, thermal conductivity and contact angle measurement.

• Thermal stability and degradation behavior of materials

• Thermal transition of materials under controlled, variable heating and cooling rates

• Thermo-mechanical behavior of materials under load

• Rheological behavior of materials under variable shear or temperature

• Thermal conductivity of materials

• Molecular weight analysis of polymers and oligomers

• Heat deflection temperature

• Contact angle of liquids on surfaces

Aerospace and automotive industries, plastic and polymer processing industries, chemical raw and intermediate material manufacturers.

• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)

• Stereo Microscopes

• Metal Microscopes

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

• Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (TGA/DSC)

• Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) 40 N

• Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) 10 N

• High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

• TwinDrive Reometer

• High-Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry (HPDSC)

• Flash Differential Scanning Calorimetry (Flash DSC)

• Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)

• Analytical Balances

• Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)

• Liquid Chromatography

• Thermal Constant Analyzer

• Automatic Extraction Device

• HDT / VICAT Test Device

• Drop Shape Analyzer

• Tensiometer