Overview In this tech tip, we demonstrate how to get reliable Tribo-Rheometry data from point to point contact measurements using the Ball on 3 Balls Geometry on the Discovery HR. This geometry is ideal for studying the effect of friction and long-term wear on materials ranging from automotive components and greases, lubrication in prosthetic devices,…
DetailsOverview Accurately measuring the coefficient of friction has never been easier. The TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer offers four different tribo-rheometry accessories. This one, the ball on 3 plates geometry, is designed to measure friction between solid surfaces with low viscosity media between them. Rheometer users in the cosmetics, personal care, food, and electronics industries…
DetailsOverview Interested in measuring surface friction? TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer offers four different tribo-rheometry accessories. This one, the ring-on-plate geometry, offers a surface to surface contact to measure surface friction. Rheometer users in the cosmetics, personal care, food, and electronics industries commonly use surface friction measurements to optimize their products. Watch this tech tip…
DetailsOverview Whether you’re new to Dynamic Mechanical Analysis or simply want to explore new accessories and testing procedures, our help guides are a valuable resource. These guides come pre-installed on your DMA 850 to help you get started. Discover tips on using different geometries, training new users, setting up experiments, analyzing data, and more. Find…
DetailsOverview Whether you’re training a new rheometer user or want to explore a different test procedure on your instrument, our help resources are here for you. Valuable rheology guides come with your instrument and are just a click away in TRIOS. Learn more about your instrument and experimental data analysis or explore additional accessories and…
DetailsOverview Inhomogeneous, thick, or pliable sample? No problem – our laser flash instruments are able to measure the thermal diffusivity of nearly any material over a wide range of temperatures with non-destructive testing. In this tech tip, we review how to set up a conductivity experiment on the Discovery Xenon or Laser Flash instrument. Laser…
DetailsOverview In this Tech Tip, we discuss how to identify the end of the linear viscoelastic region so quality data can be generated within the linear region. When conducting tests on a rheometer or dynamic mechanical analyzer, data must be measured in the linear viscoelastic region for an accurate reading. Viscoelastic properties such as storage…
DetailsIn this Tech Tip, we will set up the saturator reservoir for the Discovery SA.
DetailsIn this Tech Tip, we will set up the saturator reservoir for the Discovery SA.
DetailsIn this Tech Tip, we will set up the saturator reservoir for the Discovery SA.
DetailsIn this Tech Tip, we will demonstrate how to view raw data for ElectroForce DMA results.
DetailsIn this Tech Tip, we will set up the saturator reservoir for the Discovery SA.
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