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Test Specimens & Sample Preparation for Composite Materials

The evaluation of composite materials involves evaluation of both mechanical properties and structural properties. Sample preparation is required for both:

Mechanical Testing

This involves a range of mechanical tests typically:

  1. tensile
  2. compression
  3. flexing

In all of these tests and particularly compression testing, The preparation of accurate rectangular test specimens from large rectangular sheets is very important. Extec offers a number of Labcut 5000 Series Precision Plate Saws for this preparation depending on the size of sheet and accuracy required

Mechanical Testing

Structural Investigation

For the structural investigation of composite materials Extec offers a full range of cutting, grinding, mounting and polishing supplies and equipment, optical equipment, and integrated image analysis solutions.

  1. cutting
  2. grinding
  3. mounting
  4. polishing
  • Aerospace, Automotive, Marine, Transportation
  • Ballistics, Defense & Security
  • Building/Construction, Infrastructure & Publics Works
  • Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunications
  • Consumer Goods & Business Equipment
  • Sports & Leisure, Wind Energy, and More

Industry Spotlight: Aviation

Airplane

Modern aviation, both military and civilian, is a prime example for use of composites. Demands made by the aviation industry for materials that are both light and strong have been the main force driving the development of composites. Learn More »