Research Facilities

Material characterization

  • Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
  • Thermo-Mechanical Analyzer (TMA)
  • Rheometers
  • Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)
  • Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
  • Mechanical Testing Frame
  • Servo-hydraulic testing frames
  • Nano-Indentor
  • Atomic Force Microscope

Composite processing

  • Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) test-bed
  • Resin Transfer Molding press and injection system
  • Convection Oven
  • Resistance Welding System

Non destructive testing

  • Optical Microscopes
  • Electron Beam Microscopes
  • Thermography
  • Ultrasonic Equipment

Simulation and Modelling Tools

  • Image analysis software
  • VARTM simulation software 3dinfil
  • PAM-RTM
  • COMPRO
  • ANSYS, CFX, Fluent, Abaqus, Pro-Engineer, Solidworks

A wide range of polymer and composite characterization and manufacturing equipments is available through CREPEC

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