Understanding Mechanical and Thermo-Physical Properties of Composites for Better Product Performance

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is an important technique that can be utilized to better understand the behavior and properties of all types of materials, especially composites. Along with DMA, other thermal characterization methods including Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermo-Mechanical Analysis (TMA) are also helpful in elucidating the structure-function-property relationships of materials.  

 

Please join us to learn more about how these methods are beneficial in the design, manufacturing, and processing of composites. 

Theory and Demonstration for Composites (DMA & Rheology) 

Thursday, November 19th at 10:00 am CST

During this morning session, we shall have a virtual demonstration that showcases the DMA 850 system and how one can generate a temperature profile for a material. We shall discuss the applications of DMA for the composites world and very briefly touch upon how a rheometer can be used to monitor curing of a composite. The following topics will be covered:

  • DMA:
    • Polymer structure (Amorphous, Crystalline, Cross-linked)
    • Blending Quality, Sample homogeneity, Filler Effect
    • Anisotropic Materials / Oriented Fibers / Layered Materials
    • Glass Transition, Softening Point
    • Temperature Profile / Frequency Sweep / TTS
    • Mechanical Properties (Storage Modulus, Loss Modulus, Tan Delta, Stress– Strain)
  • Rheology:
    • Pre-pregs / Resins
    • Cure reaction, cure rate, cure time

Application of TMA and DSC (including Modulated DSC) for Composites (Thermal Analysis)   

Thursday, November 19th at 1:30 pm CST

Application of TMA and DSC (including Modulated DSC) for Composites

  • Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)
  • Deflection Temp Under Load (DTUL)
  • Anisotropic Materials / Oriented Fibers / Layered Materials (TMA)
  • Curing kinetics
  • Glass transition temperature (Tg)
  • Modulated DSC

For more information about this event, please contact your local territory manager Rachel Roccanova (rroccanova@tainstruments.com) or Mackenzie Geiger (mgeiger@tainstruments.com).

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