Throughout the years, Prof. Huger from the University of Limoges (France) showed interest in the impulse excitation technique for continuous material characterization during temperature cycles.
After a successfull tendering procedure, IMCE was granted to deliver the RFDA HTVP1600 measurement system. This system was proposed because of the vacuum tight furnace chamber allowing to create an inert atmosphere, drastically reducing oxidation at high temperatures. The research of Prof. Huger even stretched the limits of the standard HTVP measurement system and challenged the engineering team from IMCE to come up with some innovative solutions.
Trough an excellent collaboration IMCE has enhanced the RFDA HTVP1600 by integrating the cutting-edge QTec Laser vibrometer from Polytec.
An improved excitation system enables materials testing with minimal impulse power, allowing researchers to measure the material properties right at the origin of the stress-strain curve.
A programmable measurement cycle enabled the users to pro-actively change measurement settings during crucial temperature ranges.
For example, automatic changes can be made to measurement settings such as: Interval and interval type, impulse power, filters, measurement time and many more.
We’re looking forward to a continuous collaboration in the next years and will share many interesting papers on the way.
“A real great thanks to IMCE company for this extremely valuable collaboration during the past 2 years and for this great achievement which largely boost the quality of measurements at high temperature on refractory materials.”
Prof. Ing. Dr. Marc Huger
Université de Limoges
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Enhanced in-situ high-temperature material characterization.
The upgraded RFDA HTVP1600 facilitates fully automated high-temperature testing of materials in controlled atmospheres by delivering in-situ measurement curves for materials tested at temperatures from room temperature up to 1600°C. With our latest innovations, you can unlock new insights in a single measurement cycle.
Key Innovations:
Integration of the PolyTec QTec Laser Vibrometer:
- Infrared Laser (Class 2) with multiple detection signals
- Measurement of Displacement
- Auto Focus
- Remote Focus from RFDA software
- Very robust vibration signal detection
Qtec Laser Vibrometer
PolyTec Laser Control
Improved Excitation system:
- Vibration isolated Excitation system
- Impulse excitation measurements with minimal amplitude
- Material properties at the origin of the stress-strain curve
Programmable Measurement Cycle:
- Predefine measurement settings for critical temperature ranges, such as:
- Impulse Power
- Measurement time
- Interval type (Δtime or Δtemperature)
- Measurement interval
- Signal filters
- …
- Perform more automated and autonomous measurement cycles
- Retain flexibility to fine-tune settings during testing
- Available as software upgrade
RFDA HTVP1600
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