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enero 19, 2026

¿Por qué la precisión es importante en las pruebas de materiales compuestos?

¿Por qué la precisión es importante en las pruebas de materiales compuestos?

Vea cómo una preparación meticulosa de las probetas y un control preciso de la deformación impulsan datos fiables de las pruebas de materiales compuestos.

diciembre 6, 2024

Reducción de la variabilidad en los ensayos de materiales a altas temperaturas

Reducción de la variabilidad en los ensayos de materiales a altas temperaturas

Aumentar la eficiencia de los motores de aviación requiere no solo innovación en materiales y diseño, sino también una mejora en la calidad de los datos de los ensayos.

abril 4, 2022

How to Perform a CAI Test More Accurately and Safely

How to Perform a CAI Test More Accurately and Safely

A CAI test (compression after impact test) is critical to assessing the damage resistance of composites according to ASTM D7136 and other industry standards. Here we look at how the latest drop weight impact testing machine technology can help you perform a CAI test more accurately and safely.

noviembre 21, 2014

Helping to Standardize High-Rate Testing of Composites

Helping to Standardize High-Rate Testing of Composites

Helping to Standardize High-Rate Testing of Composites Instron has joined a new international group that is seeking to develop a best practice guide and test standards specifically for testing composites […]

agosto 21, 2014

Oyster Glue Inspiring Stronger Adhesives

Oyster Glue Inspiring Stronger Adhesives

Oyster Glue Inspiring Stronger Adhesives What adhesive is so strong that it sets wet? That’s right: naturally produced oyster glue. Chemist Jonathan Wilker from Purdue University focuses his research on […]

octubre 17, 2013

Carbon Fiber Hits the Road

Carbon Fiber Hits the Road

Carbon Fiber Hits the Road Leonardo Martinez The Drive for Lightweight Cars By 2016, the US car industry will need to average 34.5 mpg and by 2025, cars will need […]

abril 19, 2012

Strain Measurement When Testing Composites

Strain Measurement When Testing Composites

Strain Measurement When Testing Composites When testing composite specimens, effective strain measurement often requires the direct bonding of strain gauges to the specimen. It is generally not possible to connect […]

abril 19, 2012

Composites Question from a Customer

Composites Question from a Customer

Composites Question from a Customer Q: What is the most effective gripping technique for a composite specimen with a hard, smooth surface? A: Generally, we recommend a careful choice of […]