The Material Testing Laboratory are expert in testing the mechanical, thermal, and structural properties of polymer and metallic materials. We ensure that the materials and products that we test, inspect, and certify are safe, compliant, and ready to enter the marketplace.
The core function of the Material Composite Testing Lab is to characterize polymer materials. Our testing is categorised into :
· Mechanical Testing
· Chemical Testing
· Thermal Testing
· Thermo-Mechanical Testing
Mechanical testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from room temperature to 250 °C. In addition to polymer material testing, metallic material tensile testing can also be performed. All testing is conducted in a controlled environment. Temperature is regulated at 23 ± 2 °C and the humidity is controlled at 50 ± 5% RH. Temperature and humidity are constantly measured.
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We have a strong culture of collaboration and a highly qualified and experienced team that understand manufacturing and manufacturing processes. Due to our aeronautical background, we are well versed in working in a highly regulated environment with a facility that is equipped with state of the art machinery and technology.​
Our Capabilities
Mechanical Testing
Mechanical testing reveals the properties of a material under dynamic or static force. Designed to ensure that materials are suitable for their intended applications, mechanical testing includes methods such as tensile strength, compression strength, impact resistance, fracture toughness and fatigue
Thermo-Mechanical Testing
Dynamic mechanical analysis is a technique used in the study and characterization of materials. DMA testing is useful for studying the viscoelastic behaviour of polymers. The strain in the material is measured by applying a sinusoidal stress to the material being tested over a pre-determined temperature range, allowing one to determine the complex modulus.
