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Monitoring Resin Infusion in Composites Manufacture Using Heat Flux Sensors

Resin infusion in reinforcement in the manufacture of composite materials and components causes some thermal changes that can be detected and used to determine mold filling and resin curing. This article details how this can be done using heat flux sensors.

From TFX-SA 2 Jun 2011

Engineering Ceramic Microstructures and Machining

When selecting an engineering ceramic, the component should be machined by experts who appreciate the microstructure-property relationships.

2 Jun 2011

Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) - Process Monitoring Using Heat Flux Sensors

In composites, heat transfer follows resin injection and this heat transfer is very sensitive to processing conditions. High-quality heat flux sensors permit detection of resin flow front and helps in monitoring the cure without any direct contact with the material being transformed.

From TFX-SA 31 May 2011

Cure Monitoring of Composites Using Heat Flux Sensors

Heat flux sensors facilitate contact less monitoring of transfer of heat in metallic tools. As heat is generated by almost all thermosetting materials at the time of their reaction, the sensor is sensitive to the cure reaction.

From TFX-SA 31 May 2011

Short Shot Detection in an Injection Molding Using Heat Flux Sensors

A heat flux sensor is highly sensitive and can measure the quantity of heat transfer between the the mould and the injected material, without any direct contact. Taking such measurements in real time can indicate whether molded parts will be of satisfactory quality.

From TFX-SA 30 May 2011

Analysis of the Causes and Solutions to the Caking of Powders

This article looks at the causes and solutions to the caking of powders.

From Freeman Technology 19 Nov 2016

NanoTest System for Nanomechanical Property Measurements

The NanoTest system from Micro Materials (MML) is a complete testing platform for conducting nano-mechanical and nano-tribological tests. This system is available through LOT Oriel.

9 May 2011

Protection of a Water-Cooled Electric Arc Furnace Roof for Stainless Steel Melting Using Emisshield STG-2

Installing Emisshield STG-2 high emissivity coating in an electric arc furnace roof increased the time between rebuilds, lowering rebuild costs by 88% and in the process reduced energy costs. The coating completely eliminated water leak repairs usually required during service reducing downtime.

From HWI 9 May 2011

Protecting Shaft Kiln Steel Support Structures Using High Emissivity Coatings

Emisshield is a NASA licensed high emissivity ceramic material refined and patented by Emisshield, Inc in collaboration with Virginia Tech. It has been designed to save fuel costs and increase productivity in industrial applications.

From HWI 9 May 2011

Reducing Energy Usage in a Tunnel Kiln Using Emisshield ST-2 Coatings

A Emisshield ST-2 high emissivity coating was applied to the tunnel kiln refractory using a HVLP sprayer. Use of Emisshield saved the operator up to 16% of the energy costs and eliminated under-burning of ware problems. Service life and equipment performance were both improved.

From HWI 9 May 2011

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

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The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

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In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Latest Articles

Monitoring Resin Infusion in Composites Manufacture Using Heat Flux Sensors

Engineering Ceramic Microstructures and Machining

Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) - Process Monitoring Using Heat Flux Sensors

Cure Monitoring of Composites Using Heat Flux Sensors

Short Shot Detection in an Injection Molding Using Heat Flux Sensors

Analysis of the Causes and Solutions to the Caking of Powders

NanoTest System for Nanomechanical Property Measurements

Protection of a Water-Cooled Electric Arc Furnace Roof for Stainless Steel Melting Using Emisshield STG-2

Protecting Shaft Kiln Steel Support Structures Using High Emissivity Coatings

Reducing Energy Usage in a Tunnel Kiln Using Emisshield ST-2 Coatings

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