Today, it is widely accepted that knowledge of the science and technology of modern composite materials is beneficial to the cost effective design and manufacturing of innovative products, structures and components in the industry. For example, continuous carbon-fibre reinforced polymer composites are one of the modern commercial-grade composite materials that are increasingly being used in the aerospace, maritime, oil & gas and sporting goods industries because of their inherent advantages such as high strength (and stiffness) to weight ratio, corrosion resistance and improved toughness compared to conventional materials such as steels or aluminum. Since these composites are often used in critical loading-bearing applications such as aircraft structures or off-shore oil-rigs and pipelines, it is critical to have a sound understanding of their response to various loading configurations. For example, in designing a composite aircraft wing or pipeline what design-limiting features should a designer look out for? What mechanical properties should an engineer pay attention to? Should she/he limit herself/himself to conventional design techniques and materials or could he/she provide a more innovative, cost-effective solution for commercial enterprises to quench their unrelenting quest for excellence?
EXAMAT’s staffs has over a decade experiences on fundamental composite material concepts relevant to the industry, practical design-limiting features of modern commercial continuous fibre-reinforced multi-directional composites, test-specimen design, proper composite testing-techniques both in compression and tension at low and high strain rates, and damage characterization using Optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques.
Different tests allow us to quantify various properties to support project specifications and failure analysis investigations where specimens are gouged out from bulk material and/or failed components.
We offer the mechanical testing and evaluation services for wide range composite materials that include (but not limited to):

• Hoop, Uni-axial Tensile & Tear Strength (at room and High Temperatures).
• Compression Testing (at room and High Temperatures).
• Fracture Toughness Testing (at various temperatures).
• Fatigue Testing at different temperatures and environments.
• Bend Tests for different specimen thickness.
• Open Cell Contain and,
• Water Absorption.

Examat can support technological basis for large-scale application of composite materials to Oil & Gas, Defence and Aerospace Industries. Composites once again appear as materials of the future and R&D is instilling them with a new dynamic.