Dickten Masch Plastics’ Materials Analysis Capabilities
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Provides performance at temperature
Predicts long-term mechanical performance at application conditions
Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
Measures coefficient of thermal expansion
Measures dimensional stability in different environments
Modulated and Standard Differential Scanning Calorimetry (MDSC & DSC)
Identifies material composition and structure
Checks for contamination
Measures softening temperatures, crystallinity
Tensile, Flexural, and Compression Testing from -200ºF to +600ºF
Impact Testing from -200ºF to +400ºF
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Identifies material composition
Confirms filler content
Measures thermal stability of materials
Infrared Spectroscopy
Identifies material composition and structure
Detects contamination
Detects degradation and other chemical changes
Melt Flow Rate Testing
Confirms incoming material specifications
Checks for polymer degradation
Environmental Testing
Stress crack testing assessments
Chemical resistance testing
Accelerated weathering testing
Heat aging and cold temperature exposure
Thermal cycling
