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 labÌýallow complete studies of a material. The full list of tools of the SCML can be found on the Ìýwebsite.
Materials Characterization
Equipement | What for? | Specifications |
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DSC 8000 (Perkin Elmer) |
Glass transition temperature , Fusion, Crystallization, Heat of reaction, Degree of cure |
Temperature: 25C to 700CÌý (-80C with the cooling unit Intracooler II) Samples size: 15mg Modulation available |
Rheometer MCR 302 (Anton Parr) |
Viscosity, Shrinkage |
Temperature (with ETC): 25C to 600C Fixtures Available: Parallel plates ɸ25mm & ɸ40mm, torsion |
DSC Q100 (TA Instruments) |
Glass transition temperatureÌý,ÌýFusion, Crystallization, Heat of reaction, Degree of cure |
Temperature: 25C to 725C (-70C with the cooling unit RCS90) Samples size: 15mg Modulation available |
DMA Q800 (TA Instruments) |
Loss and Storage Modulus behavior, Glass transition temperatureÌý |
Temperature: 25C to 600CÌý(-90C with the external liquid nitrogen tank) Clamps available: Dual & Single Cantilever, 3 pt bending, compression, film & fibre tension |
TMA Q400 (TA Instruments) |
Expansion Coefficient, Glass transition temperatureÌý |
Temperature: 25C to 700C (-70C with the cooling unit RCS90) Probes available: Penetration, MacroExpansion, Expansion |
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...)Ìý |
Objectives x5—x50 Mosaic creation available with the automatic stage |
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Mechanical Testing
EquipementÌýÌý |
What for? | Specifications |
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MTS 5kN | Tensile tests, 3 & 4 point-bending, Curved beam, Peel test, Iosipescu shear test, CompressionÌý |
Load Cell: 5kN, 500N Environmental Chamber available (Temperature) |
MTS 100kN |
Tensile tests, 3 & 4 point-bending, CompressionÌý |
Load Cell: 100kN Environmental Chamber availableÌý(Temperature + Humidity) |
MTS 250kN |
Tensile tests, 3 & 4 point-bending, Compression, Sample molding |
Load Cell: 250kN |
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Processing
EquipementÌýÌý |
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 200CÌý 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 |
Blue M Oven - Small Chamber (*2) |
Curing, Drying |
Temperature: 25 to 200C 25in x 20in x 20in |
Secotom 50 |
Cutting |
Cutting capacity:Ìý165 x 50 mm Rotational Speed: 300 - 5000 rpm Diamond cutting blade specific to materials |
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For any inquiry or future project please contact lucie.riffard [at] mcgill.ca (Lucie Riffard).