Test samples preparation
humidity ageing

Before mechanical, physical and chemical testing, some operations are necessary :

Panel manufacturing (RTM, RTM LRI, Pre-preg)

                  Cutting, lay-up

                  Vacuum bagging, autoclave curing

Coupons cutting from panels

Ultrasonic non destructive tests (A-scan, C-scan)

Tabs bounding with heating presses

Machining to required geometry

(cutting, drilling,...)     

Geometrical control (three-dimensional) 

Fastener and strain gauge equipement

… 

       Composite panel before machining

 Composite sample with bounded tabs

Humidity ageing

We can realize on samples a conditioning which reproduces the part ageing in fast motion.

Temperature / Humidity cycles

Ageing  UVA, UVB

Salt fog

Thermic shock

Dumping

• fuel
• fluids
• acids....                                            

             Wet oven