Description:
DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis) is a useful tool for determining the viscoelastic behavior of plastics as a function of temperature. This seminar will focus on the basics of DMA analysis and will give the attendee an understanding of the various terms, techniques and test methods associated with DMA Analysis of rigid plastics. Items to be covered include: Properties generated by DMA; Basics of how a dynamic mechanical analyzer works; Types of apparatus used to perform Dynamic MechanicalAnalysis; The ins and outs of the different test methods related to DMA testing and how to choose the correct method from among ASTM D4065, D5279, and D4440; The common uses of DMA data; Advantages of the DMA over other types of apparatus for determining important material properties such as glass transition temperature and modulus.