Composites
Gennaio 19, 2026
L’importanza della precisione nelle prove sui materiali compositi
Scopri come una preparazione meticolosa dei provini e un controllo preciso della deformazione guidano dati di prova sui compositi affidabili.
Dicembre 6, 2024
Riduzione della variabilità nei test dei materiali ad alta temperatura
Aumentare l’efficienza dei motori aeronautici richiede non solo innovazione nei materiali e nel design, ma anche un miglioramento della qualità dei dati di test.
Aprile 4, 2022
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.
Novembre 21, 2014
Helping to Standardize High-Rate Testing of Composites
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 […]
Agosto 21, 2014
Oyster Glue Inspiring Stronger Adhesives
Composites 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 […]
Ottobre 17, 2013
Carbon Fiber Hits the Road
Composites 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 […]
Aprile 19, 2012
Strain Measurement When Testing Composites
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 […]
Aprile 19, 2012
Composites Question from a Customer
Composites 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 […]
Gennaio 6, 2012
Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection?
Composites Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection? Can you imagine playing tennis with a heavy wooden racquet? Well, back in the 14th century, when the first tennis racquets were […]