Precise Localized Glass Transition with Nanoindentation DMA
Imagine a scenario where a bulk sample is uniformly heated at a constant rate. As a bulk material heats up and approaches its melting point, it will start...
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Portability and Flexibility of the Jr25 3D Non-contact Profilometer
Understanding and quantifying a sample’s surface is crucial for many applications including quality control and research. To study surfaces, profilometers...
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Compression on Soft, Flexible Materials
In the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) industry, there is a strong need for a mechanical tester
capable of applying controlled high-resolution forces...
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Evaluating Brake Pads with Tribology
Brake pads are composites., material made up of multiple ingredients, that must be able to
satisfy a large number of safety requirements. Ideal brake...
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Quality Analysis on Electrical Discharge Machined Metals
Electrical discharge machining, or EDM, is a manufacturing process that removes material via electrical
discharges [1]. This machining process is generally...
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Viscoelastic Analysis of Rubber
Viscoelasticity is referred to as the property of materials that exhibit both viscous and elastic characteristics
when undergoing deformation.
A viscous...
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Tribology on Piston Operations
Friction loss accounts for approximately 10% of total energy in fuel for a diesel engine [1]. 40-55% of the
friction loss comes from the power cylinder...
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A Better Look at Paper
Paper has played a large role in information distribution since its invention in the 2nd century [1]. Paper consists of intertwined fibers, typically obtained...
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A BETTER Look at Polycarbonate Lens
Polycarbonate lenses are commonly used in many optical applications. Their high impact resistance, low weight, and cheap cost of high-volume production...
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