Thermomechanical Analysis

Probe Mechanism

Precision probes track changes in dimension as a specimen undergoes controlled temperature programs under constant static force. During thermomechanical analysis, a displacement sensor with sub-micron sensitivity monitors the physical expansion or contraction of the target. This provides information on coefficients of expansion and softening points across a range of heats.

Program Design

Success depends on the perfect control of the gas atmosphere and the rate of heating inside the small furnace. While thermomechanical analysis runs, the user specifies a constant compression force to keep the probe in contact with the sample without causing mechanical deformation. This distinguishes it from dynamic tests where the force changes continuously to measure stiffness.

Measurement Accuracy

Errors occur if the sample edges are not perfectly parallel or if the surface is too soft for the probe. To maintain high fidelity in thermomechanical analysis, sensors must be calibrated against a block of pure quartz with zero expansion. This calibration removes the expansion of the sample holder itself from the final recorded signal.

Result Logic

Certificates show the exact temperature where the expansion slope changes significantly indicating a transition state. The information from thermomechanical analysis helps designers calculate the required tolerances between different materials in a complex assembly. A final assessment provides the usable thermal range for stable mechanical operation.

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