Material Properties Testing

Cobham Sensor Systems has extensive capability to characterize materials from a mechanical and electrical standpoint. Cobham's material testing consists of mechanical, temperature, humidity conditioning, and electrical characterization.

Mechanical Testing - Instron Model 3364:

1. 35 kip max load capacity (150 kN)
2. Tension and Compression motion
3. Capable of supporting most applicable ASTM testing
4. Capability of testing from -150°F to 400°F
5. Capable of testing limited fatigue cycling (3 to 4 cycles per minute)

High/Low Temperature Mechanical Testing Chamber:

1. Temperature capability of down to -240°F and up to 660°F
2. Capable of supporting Tension, Compression, and most Flexure testing
3. Liquid Nitrogen cooled
4. Temperature controlled to ±6°F or better

Humidity Conditioning - Tenney Temperature/Humidity Chamber:

1. 85°C (185°F) and 98% RH capable
2. 200°C (392°F) with no humidity
3. 20 cubic feet of interior space
4. ETW Coupons are removed from chamber once saturation is achieved & tested within 1 hour timeframe

Material Electrical Property Testing - Damaskos Model 600T Open Resonator:

1. Dielectric Constant & Loss Tangent testing of low loss composite materials
2. Testing from 8 to 50 GHz
3. Sample size 6 inches square
4. Ambient temperature testing
   1. Room Temperature Dry (RTD) Testing
   2. Room Temperature Wet (RTW) Testing