The AMI Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) enables precise measurement of dimensional changes in materials under controlled thermal and mechanical conditions. It is ideal for evaluating expansion, contraction, stress relaxation, softening, and sintering behavior.

Key Features:

  • High-Resolution Displacement Sensing: Measures length changes with nanometer precision.
  • Controlled Load Application: Adjustable force allows stress-strain, creep, and penetration testing.
  • Thermal Range Flexibility: Models support analysis from ambient up to 1000°C.
  • Versatile Sample Accommodation: Compatible with films, solids, and powders.
  • Glass Transition and Expansion Analysis: Accurately determines Tg and thermal expansion coefficients.

Applications:

  • Thermal expansion and shrinkage measurement
  • Glass transition determination
  • Material softening and sintering analysis
  • Creep and relaxation testing
  • Delamination and failure temperature detection

Technical Highlights:

  • Temperature Range: RT to 1000°C (model dependent)
  • Displacement Resolution: ≤10 nm
  • Load Range: mN to several N (adjustable)
  • Temperature Accuracy: ±0.1°C
  • Output Data: Expansion, shrinkage, modulus, Tg, strain

Available Accessories:

  • Interchangeable probes (expansion, penetration)
  • Water-cooled stage
  • Sample holders for various geometries
  • TMA analysis software suite