Materials engineering

The materials technology laboratory is available to students for final theses and practicals, in which they can familiarise themselves with the application of various test methods for materials by carrying them out independently. The experiments include, for example, the determination of typical strength values using the tensile test, impact strength, the determination of the melt flow index of different granulates or the moisture content of polymer materials. Microscopy plays an important role in material characterisation in order to identify structures and defects in materials and components.

The Materials Technology Laboratory also offers industrial companies attractive prospects for research and co-operation projects. Ansbach University of Applied Sciences thus not only promotes teaching and innovative research, but also practical co-operation with industry.

• Universal testing machines with 5 kN and 10 kN (with temperature chamber)
• Universal testing machine 0.5 N for hardness and friction testing methods
• Impact bending tester (1 - 4 J)
• MFI - device
• Polishing device for specimen preparation
• Tempering furnace
• Cryostat
• Moisture tester for plastics (Brabender method)
• Ultrasonic testing device
• Reflected light microscope with image analysis incl. microtome
• Digital microscope (Keyence) up to 6000x magnification