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JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Products were developed based on joint research with the Advanced
Composites Group, Aerospace Research and Development Directorate
at JAXA, according to Promotion Program for Output Utilization

— 300 kHz Data Acquisition —
Static Tensile Strength Testing and Fracture Behavior Observations for CFRP

Tensile testing and evaluation of CFRP demands not only the detection by a load amplifier, and trigger signal output to a
acquisition of conventional S-S curves but also observations of fracture high-speed video camera (100 continuous frames at one million fps).
behavior in order to achieve more detailed analysis of strength A rigid and specially-shaped lower grip was developed to accurately
properties. transmit sudden reductions in test force to the load cell, so that
Shimadzu achieves observations of the CFRP fracture process at high reliable observations of fracture behavior are ensured.
temporal resolution through 300 kHz test-force data storage, fracture

Special Autograph AG-Xplus with the HyperVision high-speed video camera
latest measurement control functions with the highest specs in its class

HPV-2A high-speed video camera Lower grip AG-X + HyperVision + novel lower grip

Imaging trigger
Tester internal amplifier
300 kHz
Data sampling
HYPER VISION
High-speed video camera
Lower grip Images
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Autograph series
PC
Test force data acquired at 300 kHzz Video data acquired at up to 1 million fps
300 kH
System Configuration
Sys

0 μs 4 μs 8 μs 16 μs 20 μs 24 μs
CFRP 0° unidirectional (UD) material Sample: L160 × W20 × T0.57 mm
High-speed observations of fracture behavior Loading rate: 2 mm/min
250,000 fps

Testing and Evaluation Equipment
for the Aerospace Industry
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