Theory and Applications Training (DMA)
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Rheology & DMA for Aerospace and Defense
Explore how rheology and DMA are used to optimize material performance in aerospace and defense applications. Watch Webinar
Polymer Processing & Product Performance
Learn how rheology and DMA connect polymer processing conditions to final product performance. Watch Webinar
Thermoset Characterization
Understand thermal, rheological, and mechanical characterization techniques for thermoset materials. Watch Webinar
Determining Linear Viscoelastic Region (LVR)
Learn how to identify the appropriate strain range for accurate DMA testing. Watch Video
Glass Transition Analysis on DMA850
Understand how to perform temperature ramp tests to determine glass transition behavior. Watch Video
Temperature Ramp Tests on DMA850
Overview of setting up and running temperature ramp experiments on the DMA850. Watch Video
Accessing the Help Menu
Quick guide to finding built-in help resources within the DMA850 interface. Watch Video
Film Tension Clamp Installation
Step-by-step instructions for installing and calibrating the film tension clamp. Watch Video
Penetration Clamp Installation
Learn how to properly install and calibrate the penetration clamp for testing. Watch Video
Fiber Clamp Calibration
Instructions for calibrating the fiber clamp to ensure accurate measurements. Watch Video
3-Point Bend Clamp Installation
Guide to installing and calibrating the three-point bend clamp on the DMA850. Watch Video
Single Cantilever Installation
Learn how to install and calibrate the single cantilever clamp configuration. Watch Video
Dual Cantilever Installation
Step-by-step setup and calibration for the dual cantilever clamp configuration. Watch Video
Time-Temperature Superposition Using DMA Creep Data (TA287)
Learn how to apply TTS to creep data to generate master curves for polymer analysis. View Note
Determining the Linear Viscoelastic Region (RH111)
Overview of identifying the LVR in creep and stress relaxation experiments. View Note
Characterization of Bio-Derived Polymer Under Controlled Humidity (TA461)
Explore how humidity impacts polymer behavior using DMA temperature ramp testing. View Note
Battery Separator Film Development: Impact of Coating (TA462)
Understand how coating affects thermal and mechanical performance of battery separator films. View Note
Frequency Dependence of Glass Transition Temperatures (TA423)
Examine how testing frequency influences measured glass transition temperatures. View Note
Application of Time-Temperature Superposition Principles to DMA (TA144)
Covers both creep and oscillatory TTS methods for building master curves. View Note
Introduction to DMA for Polymer Solids (TA441)
Broad overview of DMA techniques and their application to polymer testing. View Note
Measurement of Glass Transition by DMA and Rheology (RH100)
Learn different approaches to measuring Tg and how structure affects results. View Note
Material Selection for Elevated Temperature Applications
Guidance on selecting materials for high-temperature environments using DMA insights. View Note
JSON Export Tech Tip
Learn how to export DMA data in JSON format for easy integration with external tools like Python. Watch Video
How to Create User-Defined Variables
Step-by-step guide to creating custom variables within TRIOS for enhanced data analysis. Watch Video
TTS and TRIOS Software
Overview of how to perform time-temperature superposition using TRIOS software. Watch Video
DMA850 Site Preparation Guide
Essential requirements and setup instructions for preparing your lab for the DMA850 system. View Guide