Define operating conditions
- 01
Heat generation
- 02
Interface and thickness
- 03
Cycle durability
THERMAL / FIXING
Move heat away
Evaluate thermal resistance, bonding, stress and application process together.
DIAGNOSTIC FRAMEWORK
Possible causes and checks
Review these possible factors against observed conditions.
Interface contact and gaps
Review flatness, fastening and gaps to separate material-property effects from contact conditions.
Thickness and contact area
Fix thickness and contact area when comparing temperatures and match measurement points and surroundings.
Joint condition after thermal cycling
Inspect separation, deformation and material movement after cycling and compare with thermal changes.
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION
Comparative test sequence
- Record the baseline
- Compare one factor
- Retest candidate materials
- Review life-test results
TEST BRIEF
Information for your enquiry
- Component and materials
- Material grades, preparation, dimensions, contact surfaces and assembly conditions.
- Environment and operation
- Heat generation / Interface and thickness / Cycle durability
- Process and current material
- Current grade, application/cure/cleaning conditions and when behaviour changed.
- Acceptance and records
- Targets, measurement methods, before/after photographs and values, and required life conditions.
DOCUMENTS & SAMPLES
Documents & evaluation samples
Request the information you need for product selection and internal evaluation.
Discuss these requirements