In order to characterize materials and components, we investigate the reaction of materials and components to mechanical, thermo-mechanical and electromechanical loads and identify deformation and failure mechanisms. We determine where the material and component limits to stress lie and estimate the component lifetime and reliability. Our experts carry out damage analyses and develop solutions in order to avoid this damage in future. The relevant data is recorded and assessed on a large-scale and correlated to the microstructures and to the structural processes. Local variations in material properties are accounted for during component testing. In the case of micro-scale components, we describe the material structure and material behavior right down to the atomic level. We take defect characteristics and environmental factors into account when assessing components.

Equipment and methods to characterize materials and components

Follow this link for equipment to characterize materials and components.

• Machinery and plant for static, dynamic and cyclic testing under tensile, compressive, thrust, bending and internal pressure loads
• Facilities for testing under the influence of temperatures and media
• Microscopic techniques for material characterization
• Techniques for structural, deformation and residual stress analysis
• Test facilities for microsystems and micro-electronic components
• Techniques for heat treatment, thermo-physical characterization and analysis of welded joints

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