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ZwickRoell testers

ZwickRoell Testers

August 1, 2019

The company’s latest developments in composites testing include the Amsler HIT 600F drop weight tester and the AllroundLine testing machine with grips and alignment fixtures ideal for every composites application.


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Climbing drum peel fixture, ASTM D1781

Fixtures for Testing Composites

It is critical to understand the material being tested in order to choose the correct tensile setup.
Rich Barbera
June 8, 2019

Both the automotive and aerospace industries continue to drive the development of lightweight steels, stronger aluminums, and composite materials.


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Continuous ceramic fibers

Continuous Ceramic Fibers Let CMCs and MMCs Take Off in Aerospace and Other Industries

Continuous ceramic fibers are anticipated to see a compound annual growth rate of more than 27% over the next 10 years. What's driving growth?
April 27, 2018
Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and metal matrix composites (MMCs) are not new concepts, but they have yet to reach their potential. To date, a wide range of particles and whiskers have been used in these matrices, but the advantages have been questionable, applications limited, and manufacturing challenges difficult.
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