TMF Testing System simulates strain due to heat and wear.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for aerospace and power generation industries, 8862 thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF) system simulates combined effects of thermal cycling and mechanical fatigue. Combination of its 100 kN high-stiffness, precision-aligned load frame and single-ballscrew, 100 kN electromechanical actuator is suited for low cycle fatigue and slow strain rate testing. To simulate testing in extreme heat followed by rapid cooling, TMF systems feature induction heater and water-cooled hydraulic grips.
Original Press Release:
Instron® Introduces Its Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue (TMF) Testing Systems
Instron®, a leading provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, introduces its 8862 thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF) systems. Designed to simulate the combined effects of thermal cycling and mechanical fatigue, Instron's TMF systems are ideally suited for the aerospace and power generation industries. These fully integrated TMF systems test materials used in gas and jet turbines to ensure they can withstand arduous operating conditions such as emergency shutdowns and afterburner activation.
Instron's uniquely engineered 8862 has a 100 kN high-stiffness, precision-aligned load frame and a single ballscrew 100 kN electromechanical actuator. This combination provides a superior testing system designed for both low cycle fatigue and slow strain rate testing. To simulate testing in extreme heat followed by rapid cooling, Instron's TMF systems feature an induction heater, as well as water-cooled hydraulic grips.
The 8862 utilizes Instron's FastTrack 8800 Controller, which provides the accurate control needed for complex thermo-mechanical fatigue testing. The system is controlled through Instron's FastTrack TMF software package, which can automatically compensate for thermal strain.
To ensure accurate, repeatable test results, the 8862 features Instron's patented Dynacell. This innovative load-cell prevents inertial load errors, because it is equipped with an accelerometer designed to measure and compensate for load-cell/grip inertia.
About Instron
Instron® is a leading provider of test equipment for the material and structural testing markets. A global company providing single-source convenience, Instron manufactures and services products used to test the mechanical properties and performances of various materials, components and structures in a wide array of environments.
Instron systems evaluate materials ranging from the most fragile filament to advanced high-strength alloys, providing customers with comprehensive solutions for all their research, quality and service-life testing requirements. Additionally, Instron offers a broad range of service capabilities, including assistance with laboratory management, calibration expertise and customer training.
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