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Gennaio 19, 2026

L’importanza della precisione nelle prove sui materiali compositi

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

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

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

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 […]

Ottobre 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 […]

Aprile 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 […]

Aprile 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 […]

Gennaio 6, 2012

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection?

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection?

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 used, […]