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Facilities

Distinctive Capabilities
           In situ Observation
               + In situ Observable Autoclave
               + Curing Oven with In Situ Observation
               + RTM Molding Tool with In Situ Observation
           Mechanical Testing
               + Vacuum Furnace Load Frame
               + Non-Contact Optical Deformation Measuring System
               + Microtensile Testing
           Other Capabilities
               + Digital Stereo Microscope with 3D Surface Profilometry
               + Reaction Cell with FTIR Spectroscopy
               + Heated Tool with Independent Temperature Zones
               + Ion Polisher
               + 3D Carbon Fiber Printer
Manufacturing
           Laminate Processing
               + In Situ Observable Autoclave
               + Autoclave
               + Curing Oven with In Situ Observation
               + RTM Injection System
               + RTM Mold with In Situ Observation
               + Hot Press
               + Heated Tool
Characterization
           Polymer Analysis
               + Modulated Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry
               + Rheometer
               + Gas Pycnometer
               + Thermogravimetric Analysis
               + Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
               + Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
           Microscopy
               + Digital Stereo Microscope
               + Scanning Electron Microscope(through USC CNI)
               + Transmission Electron Microscope (through USC CNI)
               + Focused Ion Beam Microscope (through USC CNI)
               + Contact Angle Goniometer
               + Ultrasonic Imaging System
               + Motion Analysis Microscope
           Sample Preparation
               + Ion Polishing
               + Abrasive Polishing
               + Low-Speed Diamond Saw
Testing
           Load Frames
               + Servohydraulic Load Frame
               + Tabletop Load Frame with Environmental Chamber
               + High Temperature Vacuum Load Frame
               + High Load Frame with Environmental Chamber
           Other Mechanical Analysis
               + Friction Testing
               + Nano-Indenter
               + Impact Drop Tower
               + Micro-Tensile Testing
               + Optical Deformation Measuring System