Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV
Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV

Measuring and testing technology

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Measurement technology for process chain analysis

  • Polarization, thermal imaging and line scan cameras
  • Volume flow meters for liquids and gases
  • Power Meters

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Sample preparation

  • Climate test chamber
  • Grinding and polishing machines for the production of initial and thin sections
  • Kyro Mill
  • Cutting and milling machine for composites
  • Grinding machine for composites

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Mechanical tests

  • Universal testing machine 250kN
  • Universal testing machine 50kN
  • Single Fiber Tensile Test
  • Impact test bench
 

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Measuring instruments utg

Overview of the measuring instruments of the utg of the Technical University of Munich:

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Thermal analysis

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
  • Temperature Modulated Differential Calorimetry (TMDSC)
  • Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
  • Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
  • Dielectric Analysis (DEA)

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Optical analysis

  • Transmitted and reflected light microscope
  • Macroscope / Stereomicroscope
  • Atomic force microscope
  • Laser Scanning Microscope
  • Aramis and ATOS 3D measurement system
  • Contact angle measuring device

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Chemical analysis

  • Gas chromatograph / mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
  • Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Wet chemical equipment

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Physical-technological tests

  • Rheometer
  • Permeability Cell
  • Drape test stand
  • Gas pycnometer
  • Contact angle measuring device

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NDT measurement systems

  • Ultrasonic measuring device
  • Thermography system
  • Shearography system