Automotive Composites Ramps up Need for Materials Testing
Why does materials testing matter? Consider that the automotive composites market could reach $12 billion this year.
Future Markets Insights reports the global automoti9ve composites market was estimated at $7.4 billion in 2019, and is projected to grow despite fluctuating economic conditions at a moderate pace. The effort to continue to reduce the weight of vehicular components will increase, spurring considerable growth of the automotive composites market. The report notes that the market will be enhanced by a need for lightweight components, nature fiber composites and, of course, aesthetically pleasing car interiors.
When composites increasingly replace previous materials, initial testing becomes critical to ensure strength, endurance and flexibility. NSL Analytical Services Inc. provides multiple tests composite materials including mechanical and thermal analysis. Physical testing and Mechanical analysis include:
Mechanical Analysis:
- Tensile Strength
- Flexural strength
- Compressive Strength
- Impact resistance
- Crush strength
- Shear Resistance
- Interlaminate strength
- Hardness
Physical Testing:
- Density
- Specific gravity
- Water absorption
- Water vapor permeability
- Contact Angle
- Rheology
- Viscosity
- Melt processing characteristics
- Melting point
- Cloud point
- Pour point
- Oil absorption of pigments
NSL Analytical Services offers more testing options. For fast, accurate and precision testing, visit NSLAnalytical.com or call (877) 560-3943 for information on specific tests you need.
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