Testing
Testing: 'First' Inline Inspection System for Coextrusion of Profiles that Measures Recycled Plastics Rate
Pixargus’ ProfilControl 7 ICSM said to be first to also measure the rate of recycled material of coextruded profiles.
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Testing: First Ultra-High Speed Variable Focusing Lens for Industrial Environments
Mitutoyo launches Taglens series of variable focusing lens for industrial environments ideal for non-contact, ultra-high speed inspection systems.
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Part 4: Heat Deflection Temperature vs. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
The presentation of DMA data can sometimes frustrate users and discourage its adoption. Those unfamiliar with DMA should insist on receiving data relevant to the manner in which the part they are developing will be used.
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Exact Metrology Scans Bobblehead for Museum
The company’s Hexagon Romer features simplicity of operation and reliable 3D measurement.
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Testing: Software Accelerates Color Formulation for Plastics, Coatings and Textiles
X-Rite Patone’s latest release of its Color iMatch boasts better match performance reducing the number of formulation steps.
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PART ONE How to Determine Viscosity Data Using a Slit-Die Viscometer
Using a slit-die viscometer connected to a lab extruder can generate accurate data on melt viscosity at various shear rates and temperatures, a useful QC tool in processing.
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Heat Deflection Temperature vs. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (Part 3)
DMA provides a rich and detailed picture of polymer performance, and it can be challenging to understand all the things that we can and should know about our materials. But the fact that it may be hard does not mean that it should not be attempted.
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Testing: Advanced Thermogravimetric Analyzer
GARDCO’s new prepASH Series 340 is said to represent the highest level of TGA analysis.
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Testing: Data Collection Software Upgrade for Measurement Tools
Mitutoyo America’s MeasurLink 9 software collects data from a wide range of its measuring tools such as CMM and vision systems.
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PART 2 Heat Deflection Temperature vs. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Here’s a real-world example of a part failure demonstrating why DMA curves have more value than single-point data generated by HDT.
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