Performing Tensile and Fatigue Tests on the ElectroForce Apex 1
Overview In this Tech Tip, we perform monotonic tensile and fatigue tests on the new ElectroForce Apex 1.
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ElectroForce™ Apex 1 Instrument
The TA Instruments ElectroForce Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument empowers scientists, engineers, and technicians to assess mechanical properties efficiently and reliably through monotonic tests, fatigue studies, and other material characterization methods, all with minimal training required.
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ElectroForce Apex 1: Mechanical Testing Instrument Product Demonstration
Mechanical testing is a standard practice among top laboratories and manufacturers to support material selection, design decisions, component evaluation, and product performance validation. The TA ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument seamlessly blends user-friendly design with enhanced motor technology, setting a new standard in advanced mechanical testing.
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ElectroForce Apex 1: The Next Generation in Advanced Mechanical Testing
The TA Instruments ElectroForce Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument empowers scientists, engineers, and technicians to assess mechanical properties efficiently and reliably through monotonic tests, fatigue studies, and other material characterization methods, all with minimal training required.
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Waters ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument Offers Increased Versatility, Simplicity, and Speed to Mechanical Testing of Advanced Polymer Materials
ANAHEIM, Calif., and MILFORD, Mass., February 4, 2025 – MD&M West – Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the launch of the TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument, specially designed for increased versatility, speed, and ease of use to support precise tensile and fatigue testing of high performance and lightweight polymers and composites.
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Rheology is 有趣 (yǒu qù): Our Eco-Friendly Wishing Lantern
During the Lunar New Year, sky lanterns are released to symbolize the letting go of the past year’s troubles and welcoming new beginnings. The sky lantern tradition is thousands of years old, spreading from Buddhist Monks in the 2nd Century to modern festivals in China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
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The Importance of Fatigue Testing: Prevent Product Failures Early
From faster prototyping to ensuring long-term performance, fatigue testing is a critical step in product development across a variety of industries that rely on high-performance materials, like polymers, rubber compounds, and composites. When done properly, fatigue testing accelerates development by helping engineers make informed decisions about prototypes and designs.
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Innovative Waters TGA Smart-Seal Pans Enable Lower Cost, More Efficient Benchtop Analysis of Atmosphere-Sensitive Materials
Milford, Massachusetts, January 22, 2025 – Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the launch of TGA Smart-Seal™ Pans from its TA Instruments Division. The innovative, self-opening sample container is designed to enable analysis of atmosphere-sensitive samples in laboratory benchtop-installed Discovery™ Series Thermogravimetric Analyzers (TGA).
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Preparing a Smart-Seal Pan for the Discovery TGA
Overview In this tech tip, we will show how to prepare a sample for use in a TGA Smart-Seal Pan.
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Material Analysis Techniques for Every Stage of Polymer Development
Polymers are everywhere, from components making up the electronic device you’re reading this on to life-saving medical devices, energy efficient solar panels, and lightweight aero or auto components. Material scientists and engineers continue to improve high-performance polymers for strength, durability, and stability under demanding applications.
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Understanding Storage and Loss Modulus with TA Instruments
In the world of material science, understanding the viscoelastic properties of materials is crucial for developing and optimizing products. Two key parameters in this context are storage modulus (E’ or G’) and loss modulus (E” or G”). These parameters provide insights into a material’s stiffness and damping characteristics, respectively, which are essential for applications ranging from polymers and pharmaceuticals to batteries and composites.
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Calibrating the Film/Fiber Probe on the TMA 450
Overview In this Tech Tip, we will calibrate the Film/Fiber Probe on the Discovery TMA 450.
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