Applied Technical Services’ dynamic mechanical analysis testing services evaluate how materials respond to thermal and mechanical conditions. As industries become increasingly reliant on the versatility and durability of polymers, processes such as dynamic mechanical analysis become essential to manufacturers seeking to ensure that their polymers exhibit the ideal properties for their intended application. Our team’s wealth of experience and our lab’s cutting-edge testing technologies enable us to provide world-class polymer tests.
What is Dynamic Mechanical Analysis?
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is a thermal‑mechanical characterization process that measures a material’s viscoelastic response to an oscillating force. During testing, technicians apply a sinusoidal force to the specimen while controlling the material’s temperature and the frequency and duration at which the force is applied. The testing instrument’s sensors record the amount of deformation time and the phase lag between stress and strain. The procedure’s objective is to calculate several of a polymer’s viscoelastic properties, including:
- Storage modulus (elasticity/stiffness)
- Loss modulus (viscosity)
- Damping factor (energy dissipation frequency)
- Glass transition temperature
DMA provides engineers with a better understanding of how vibration, thermal cycling, and dynamic loading can affect a material’s real-world performance.
About Our DMA Testing Services
Our laboratory offers DMA testing services that meet the demands of clients who require accurate and reliable data for product development, quality assurance, or regulatory purposes. We perform DMA in accordance with widely recognized ASTM methods, such as:
- ASTM D4065
- ASTM D5023
- ASTM D5279
We can conduct tests in accordance with our clients’ unique specifications that are outside the scope of an established testing standard. Whether you are refining a new polymer formulation, evaluating composite performance, or predicting real-world performance, our team offers precise and actionable results supported by our in-depth analysis. Our clients rely on us for dependable service, quick turnaround times, expert analysis, and comprehensive reports that communicate our findings.
About Us
The ATS Family of Companies (FoC) is one of the most reputable and trusted brands across the TIC sector. We are a collection of highly specialized companies that have unified under one umbrella to deliver solution-oriented services that ensure the compliance, safety, and efficiency of commercial processes and operations. Connect with our team to discuss how our expertise can address your project’s needs. Contact us today by calling +1 (888)-287-5227 or completing and submitting a web form.
