“These tests assess mechanical properties such as tensile, compressive and bending strength, as well as other critical properties, including thermal and materialographic characteristics”
Ensuring the reliability and safety of your carbon fibre applications: the key to mechanical testing
Carbon fibre, a key component in the manufacture of composites, has come to prominence in a number of industries thanks to its unique combination of lightness and strength. However, the challenges that come with its implementation can compromise the quality and performance of the final products. Mechanical testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the durability and safety of carbon fibre applications. These tests assess mechanical properties such as tensile, compressive and bending strength, as well as other critical properties, including thermal and materialographic characteristics.
The true effectiveness of carbon fibre depends on a number of factors: from the selection of fibres and resins to the manufacturing processes and their parameters. These variables highlight the importance of mechanical testing. Assessing tensile, compressive and bending strength can guarantee the quality and safety of the products, as well as their optimal performance under different conditions.
Assessing the manufacturing quality of carbon fibre composites
TECNALIA’s Mechanical Testing Laboratory offers a wide range of tests: from standard to ad-hoc tests, adapted to the specific needs of each industrial application. TECNALIA understands that each project is unique, and works closely with customers to ensure that the tests meet their particular requirements.
As well as mechanical testing, TECNALIA performs thermal and materialographic analyses to assess the manufacturing quality of carbon fibre composites. These analyses provide crucial information on the degree of curing, porosity, fibre volume and other characteristics that are critical to ensuring the structural integrity and performance of the products.
In order to ensure that products comply with applicable regulations, TECNALIA’s commitment goes beyond testing and also offers:
- Advanced simulation services
- Development of optimised manufacturing processes
- Durability tests
In short, by conducting tests in an accredited laboratory, you are ensuring the reliability, safety and quality of your carbon fibre applications.
TECNALIA’s team of experts is here to help you achieve your performance targets and meet the highest industry standards.
