The Structure and Composite Materials Laboratory (SCML) can assume a wide range of experiments. From characterizing a material to testing its mechanical properties, the equipment available in the lab allow complete studies of a material. The full list of tools of the SCML can be found on the CREPEC website.
Materials Characterization
| Equipement | What for? | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
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DSC 25 (TA Instruments) |
Glass transition temperature , Fusion, Crystallization, Heat of reaction, Degree of cure |
Temperature: -90C to 400C (coupled with the cooling unit RCS90) Samples size: 5 to 15mg Modulation available |
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Rheometer MCR 302 (Anton Parr) |
Viscosity, Shrinkage |
Temperature (with ETC): 25C to 600C Fixtures Available: Parallel plates ɸ25mm & ɸ40mm, torsion |
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DSC Q100 (TA Instruments) |
Glass transition temperature , Fusion, Crystallization, Heat of reaction, Degree of cure |
Temperature: -70C to 400C (coupled with the cooling unit RCS90) Samples size: 15mg Modulation available |
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DMA Q800 (TA Instruments) |
Loss and Storage Modulus behavior, Glass transition temperature |
Temperature: 25C to 600C (-90C with the external liquid nitrogen tank) Clamps available: Dual & Single Cantilever, 3 pt bending, compression, film & fibre tension |
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TMA Q400 (TA Instruments) |
Expansion Coefficient, Glass transition temperature |
Temperature: 25C to 700C (-70C with the cooling unit RCS90) Probes available: Penetration, MacroExpansion, Expansion |
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TGA Q500 (TA Instruments) |
Degradation temperature |
Temperature: 25C to 1000C Samples size: up 100mg |
| Permeability fixture |
Transverse Permeability |
Room Temperature Sample: ɸ3in |
| Microscopy |
Visual observation of samples characteristics (voids, phases, interfaces, particules distribution, sizing, etc...) |
Objectives x5—x50 Mosaic creation available with the automatic stage |
Mechanical Testing
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Equipement |
What for? | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| MTS 5kN | Tensile tests, 3 & 4 point-bending, Curved beam, Peel test, Iosipescu shear test, Compression |
Load Cell: 5kN, 500N Environmental Chamber available (Temperature) |
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MTS 100kN |
Tensile tests, 3 & 4 point-bending, Compression |
Load Cell: 100kN Environmental Chamber available (Temperature + Humidity) |
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MTS 250kN |
Tensile tests, 3 & 4 point-bending, Compression, Sample molding |
Load Cell: 250kN |
Processing
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Equipement |
What for? |
Specifications |
|---|---|---|
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Macrodyne Press |
Part Manufacturing, Sample molding |
Temperature: 25C to 250C (water cooling) 250 tons Different molds available Addition of heating cartridges to the mold or vacuum possible |
| Aon 3D Printer | Part Manufacturing |
Temperature: up to 200C Printing size :450 x 450 x 640 mm Conditioning cabinet available |
| Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer | Part Manufacturing |
Temperature: up to 300C Printing size : 25×21×21 cm Conditioning cabinet available |
| Blue M Oven - Big Chamber | Curing, Drying |
Temperature: 25 to 200C |
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Blue M Oven - Small Chamber (*2) |
Curing, Drying |
Temperature: 25 to 200C 25in x 20in x 20in |
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Secotom 50 |
Cutting |
Cutting capacity: 165 x 50 mm Rotational Speed: 300 - 5000 rpm Diamond cutting blade specific to materials |
For any inquiry or future project please contact lucie.riffard [at] mcgill.ca (Lucie Riffard).