TMA (Thermomechanical Analysis)
Modus Operandi
- tangent measurement of elongation of cylindrical samples as a function of temperature
- different reaction forces and stamping forms possible
Application
- determination of the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) (at nearly forceless measurement with planar plating stamps)
- analysis of inner stresses
- determination of softening spots (by superimposing of loads and use of hemispherical stamps)