Composite Material Testing Services
Ensure the Safety, Reliability, and Performance of Your Composite Materials
Micom Laboratories offers comprehensive composite material testing services, including physical and mechanical testing, to North American manufacturers in various industries. As an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, our services focus primarily on polymer composites to ensure their safety and reliability in a variety of applications. You can rely on our qualified engineers and technicians to provide you with the accurate and reliable information you need to move your project forward.
Industries We Serve
Our composite materials testing services are used in a number of key sectors. Whether you’re developing components for aerospace or materials for outdoor applications, we have the expertise to meet your specific needs.
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Why Perform Composite Material Testing?
Composite material testing helps understand the behavior, performance, and durability of your materials in real-world conditions. Here’s how it can benefit your projects:
- Ensures Safety and Reliability by verifying that composites can handle expected loads and conditions without failure.
- Identifies Defects or Weaknesses early on, preventing issues in critical applications.
- Optimizes Performance and Durability by providing insights to improve material longevity and functionality.
- Ensures Compliance with Regulatory Standards critical for industries such as aerospace and automotive.
- Reduces Costs and Downtime by minimizing failures and the associated expenses for repairs and replacements.
- Supports Research and Development, offering data to innovate new materials and refine manufacturing processes.
- Validates Design and Structure by confirming components meet specifications and withstand operational demands.
- Facilitates Certification for safety-critical applications like aviation and defense.
Main Composites Properties That We Can Test for You
Micom Laboratories specializes in the physical and mechanical testing of composite materials. We can test your polymer composites for different properties to give you a better insight into the performance of your materials.
- Compressive strength: Test to check how strong a composite material is when it is being pushed together.
- Impact resistance: Test measuring the composite’s ability to absorb energy and resist damage when subjected to sudden or dynamic forces, such as shocks or impacts.
- Flexural strength: Test to evaluate composite materials’ ability to withstand bending forces.
- Shear strength: Test to measure how well a composite material can handle forces that push along its surface.
- Tensile strength: Test to demonstrate how well composite materials can resist being pulled apart.
- UV resistance: Test to assess how well a composite material can withstand prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation without degrading.
Our Composite Testing Offer
As a materials testing laboratory, we use the latest technology to carry out different tests to meet our specific client’s needs. Our skilled engineers and technicians can both perform industry-recognized tests and create customized test plans for complete, accurate and reliable results. Our thorough approach gives you a clear view of how your material behaves in various situations.
Composite Material Testing Methods We Offer
- Shear Testing: ASTM C273, ASTM D3165, ASTM D3518
- Tensile Testing: ASTM C297, ASTM D3039, ASTM D5766, ISO 527-4, ISO 527-5
- Compression Testing: ASTM C365, ASTM D695
- Flexural Testing: ASTM C393, ASTM D790, ASTM D6272, ASTM D7264
- Peel Resistance Testing: ASTM D1781
- Strength Testing: ASTM D2344, ASTM D5961
- Impact/Damage Resistance Testing: ASTM D6264
- UV Testing: ASTM D4329, ASTM G154, ASTM G155
- Water/moisture absorption testing: ASTM D570
If you are looking for specific test methods for composite materials, please contact us to speak to one of our experts.
Which Composite Materials are Tested by Micom?
Polymer composites come in various forms and compositions, each with its own mechanical and physical properties. Many industries, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical equipment, rely on the unique properties of these materials to enhance the performance and durability of their products. To support them, Micom Laboratories is able to test the following composite materials:
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (CFRPs)
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (GFRPs)
- Aramid Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (AFRPs) – ex. Kevlar
- Particulate Composites
- Sandwich-structured composites
- Natural fiber composites
- Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC)
- Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs)
- Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)
Why Choose Our Laboratory for Your Composite Material Testing Needs?
When it comes to polymer composites, precision, reliability, and expertise are non-negotiable. At Micom Laboratories, we rely on decades of experience and reliable testing equipment to deliver exceptional composite material testing services tailored to your needs.
Here’s why partnering with Micom is the right choice:
- Proven Expertise: We specialize in polymer matrix composites in addition to having a deep understanding of material design and behavior. Your testing is handled by a skilled team committed to accuracy and innovation.
- Accurate, Reliable Results: Our state-of-the-art facilities and rigorous quality standards ensure that you receive results you can trust—on time, every time.
- Industry-Leading Standards: We adhere to top industry protocols and provide precise, detailed reports to help you make informed decisions.
- Client-Centered Approach: We put your success first, which means customized solutions, transparent communication, and ongoing support throughout the testing process.
Choose Micom as your trusted partner for composite material testing and experience the difference our expertise and dedication can make.
Comprehensive Polymer and Material Testing Services
In addition to composite material testing, Micom Laboratories offers an extensive range of polymer testing services – including plastics, adhesives, and elastomers. These services are designed to address the unique challenges of manufacturers in ensuring their materials and products meet performance, durability, and regulatory requirements.
Whether you need adhesive testing to ensure bonding strength, elastomer testing for flexibility and durability, or plastic testing for physical and mechanical properties, our lab is here to assist you. Partnering with us means gaining access to a full suite of material testing services tailored to your project’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Plastic Testing
How do you ensure the accuracy of your testing results?
Accuracy is a priority in our laboratory testing services. We get this by having strict quality control steps. We also use precise equipment, follow ASTM and ISO standards, and have skilled technicians. They focus on getting the results right in every test.
What is the ASTM tensile test for composites?
Tensile strength tests usually follow standards such as ASTM D3039. They check how well a composite material can resist pulling forces. The test helps identify important features like tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation, which are essential for understanding how the material will act when under tension.
How important is material testing in the development of composite materials?
Material testing is very important in the development of composite structures. It checks the material's properties and ensures that the chosen parts work well together. It also tests how the material performs under normal conditions. This process helps create a strong and trustworthy final composite product.
What are the common mechanical properties tested in composite materials?
We test key mechanical properties such as tensile strength, compressive strength, shear strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance. These tests help us understand how the material handles different forces, ensuring that it is suitable for each use.