In a closed metallic mould, with a dry fibrous preform inside, the resin is infused, impregnating the whole reinforcement through positive and/or negative pressure applied.
Variant of the traditional RTM, it presents a mould and a counter-mould with semi-rigid materials, such as thin GFRP, indicated for medium volume productions, of automotive parts and agricultural machinery, for example.
On a table, a release agent is applied and fibrous reinforcement, peel ply and flow mesh is stacked. The assembly is sealed with vacuum bag and tacky-tape and vacuum is applied to inject the resin into the mould.
On a bench, a release agent is applied and fibrous reinforcement and silicone membrane (VIP) are stacked. Vacuum is applied to inject the resin into the mold.
It is a manufacturing process that consists of winding bundles on a rotating mandrel that acts as a mould. The winding is done with different angles and patterns that determine the mechanical properties of the part produced.
In a metallic mould, fibre and resin layers are positioned to obtain the desired thickness and fibre content. The mould is closed with a counter-mould and pressure and/or temperature is applied in a hydraulic press until curing
Brand: Instron
Model: 3382
Load cells of 100 kN, 5 kN and 100 N
Performs mechanical tests of traction, compression, bending, shearing, among others
Brand: Emic/Instron
Model: EMIC 23-5D
Load cells of 5 kN, 100 N and 50 N
Performs mechanical tests
of traction, compression
flexion, shear, among others
Brand: MTS Systems
Model: Landmark™ Servohydraulic Standard 370
Performs static and cyclic mechanical tests (fatigue tests)
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Brand: In-house development
Performs fatigue tests on cords embedded in a rubber or rubber only
Brand: Instron
Model: 2663-821
Measurement of elongation "without direct contact" with samples
Brand: HBM
Model: QuantumX MX1615B – Bridge Amplifier for Strain Gauges
Data acquisition of up to 16 strain gauges in full, half- or quarter-bridge
Maximum capacity: 5 kN
Maximum pressure: 90 psi (0,6 MPa)
Pneumatic gripper for testing fibres, bundles, twines and others
Mechanical claw:
- Manual use
Pneumatic grip:
- Maximum capacity: 10 kN
- Maximum pressure: 90 psi (0.6 MPa)
Hydraulic grapple:
- Maximum capacity: 100 kN
- Max Pressure: 3000 psi (20 MPa)
Brand: NDT
Model: Raptor
Non-destructive testing equipment for A-Scan, B-Scan and C-Scan
Brand: Sonelastic ATCP
Model: SB-AP
Instrument for simultaneous non-destructive characterization of Young's modulus, shear modulus and Poisson's ratio and damping of materials.
Brand: Bareiss
Model: BS 61 II
Performs Barcol hardness measurements on composites
Standards: ASTM D2240 and ASTM D2583.
Brand: Impactor II
Model: CEAST 9050
Impactor IZOD impact test machine
Brand: Q-Sun
Model: Xenon Test Chamber Xe-3
Simulates light radiation, humidity, temperature and water spray cycles
Model: SPL1510
Useful Area: 1500 x 1000 x 160 mm Resolution: 0.5 mm
Power: 1500 W
Brand: Sanchis
Model: not specified
Used to cure prototype tubes and cylinders up to 2.7 m.
Brand: Sanchis
Model: BTT
Heating muffle with ceramic fibre insulation, Kanthal steel resistances and temperature control by NOVUS logic controller. Maximum operating
temperature: 1200 °C.
Brand: TECLAGO
Model: CM60-VV
Cutting capacity of parts up to 60mm in diameter; double vice system for clamping samples.
Brand: HIELSCHER
Model: UP400ST
Rated frequency: 50-60 Hz
Maximum power output: 400W
Model: EPYC MILAN
Memory: 512GB
Maximum memory: 1TB
Brand: Mark Two
Process: Fused filament fabrication, Continuous fiber
Materials: Polymers and fibers (Onyx, Nylon white, Precise PLA, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Aramid Fiber)
Printer field: 320 × 132 × 154 mm²
Brand: Supermasscolloider
Model: MKCA6-5J
Application:Shearing materials to obtain nanometric particles from various samples.
Materials: Grains, ginger, mustards, talc, silica, cellulose, etc.