For technical questions, quotations and pricing, please consult the MSU contact listed in this document.

For Other Comments or Questions:

Dr. Peggy Wade
Director, Division of Engineering Research
B100 Research Complex-Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824
(517)353-9492
wadem@egr.msu.edu

ADHESION TESTING FACILITY

Test instruments for measurement of physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of composite fiber: matrix interphase, as well as adhesively bonded structures.

Equipment	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Cahn Dynamic Contact Angle Apparatus	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Patti Coatings Adhesion Tester	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Pendant and Sessile Drop Apparatus	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Plasma Sciences 500 Surface Treatment Reactor	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Ramé-Hart Contact Angle Goniometer	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Microdroplet Debonding Measurements for Fiber:Matrix Adhesion	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Indentation Test System for Interfacial Adhesion	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Single Fiber Fragmentation Test Station	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu

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BIOMECHANICAL EVALUATION

These laboratories utilize three primary data collection capabilities in assessing the function and dysfunction of the neuro-musculoskeletal system during movement.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Dynamic Electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle function during movement	BEL Ms. Patricia Soutas-Little	Phone: 517/432-2792 E-mail: soutasp@egr.msu.edu
Force Platform and Force Dynamometers to assess forces placed on the body during any activity	BEL Ms. Patricia Soutas-Little	Phone: 517/432-2792 E-mail: soutasp@egr.msu.edu
Motion analysis system to assess three dimensional joint angular motion	BEL Ms. Patricia Soutas-Little	Phone: 517/432-2792 E-mail: soutasp@egr.msu.edu

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Equipment to measure not only chemical compositions, but also the orientation and structural information of chemicals of interest, is available. See also the equipment listed under SUFACE CHEMISTRY AND MORPHOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Perkin-Elmer Spectrum 2000 FTIR	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
FTIR for analytical analyses	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Andre Lee	Phone: 517/355-5112 E-mail:leea@pilot.msu.edu

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COMPOSITE AND POLYMER PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

Equipment and instruments for the manufacture of plastics, polymers, and composites and evaluation of physical properties as a function of aging and environmental conditioning.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
AMEES Custom Made Fiber Wrapping Apparatus	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
AMEES Custom Made Single Fiber Spinning Apparatus	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Applied Test Systems Three Zone Tube Furnace	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Atlas ES25 Weather-O-Meter	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Cincinnati Milacron Sentry 85 Injection Molder	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Boy Injection Molder	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
C.S.I.-MAX Mint Mixing Extruder Model CS-194	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Werner-Pfleidderer ZSK 30mm Twin Screw Extruder	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Fletcher Commercial Textile Spooler Unit	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Goldsworthy 4 Axis Filament Winder	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Killion .75 in Single Screw Extruder	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Liquid Control Corporation RTM Machine	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Liquid Controls Multiflow Resin Transfer Molding Apparatus	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
MSU Powder Prepregger	CMSC Dr. Lawrence Drzal	Phone: 517/355-5466 E-mail: drzal@egr.msu.edu
Nelmor T.E.C. V1250 Vertical Extruder	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Randcastle Microtruder	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Research System Resin Transfer Molding	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Research Tool Hot-Melt Prepregger	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Tetrahedron Programmable Smart Press	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Electrostatic Technology Model C-30 Powder Coater	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Rodgers 100 Ton Hydraulic Press	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Tetrahedron MTP-14 Hydraulic Press	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
UV Curing Chamber	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu

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ELECTROMAGNETICS TESTING

General RF or microwave electromagnetic measurements can be made.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Wideband signal sources and automatic network analyzers; fast pulse generators and sampling oscilloscopes	Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Dennis Nyquist	Phone: 517/355-1771 E-mail: nyquist@egr.msu.edu

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ELECTRONIC AND SURFACE PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS CENTER

Equipment and facilities for plasma-aided manufacturing.*

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Deposition of diamond-like carbon materials	Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Tim Grotjohn	Phone: 517/353-8906 E-mail: grotjohn@egr.msu.edu
Diamond deposition on trial substrates	Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Tim Grotjohn	Phone: 517/353-8906 E-mail: grotjohn@egr.msu.edu
Electrical testing of electronic materials and devices	Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Tim Grotjohn	Phone: 517/353-8906 E-mail: grotjohn@egr.msu.edu
Etching of materials	Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Tim Grotjohn	Phone: 517/353-8906 E-mail: grotjohn@egr.msu.edu
Optical characterization of materials (Raman, Absorption, Transmission)	Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Tim Grotjohn	Phone: 517/353-8906 E-mail: grotjohn@egr.msu.edu
Oxygen plasma treatment of plastic parts	Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Tim Grotjohn	Phone: 517/353-8906 E-mail: grotjohn@egr.msu.edu

* Details of specific equipment items can be found at: http://www.egr.msu.edu/espm/capabilities.html

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EMISSIONS MEASUREMENTS

Equipment and facilities for U.S. EPA emissions for certification of off-highway engines using dynamometers and emissions measurements equipment.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
CFR 90 Emissions test	Dr. Giles Brereton	Phone: 517/432-3340 E-mail: brereton@egr.msu.edu

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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSES

Chemical analysis and ozonization measurements on environmental samples can be performed.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Chemical analyses of environmental samples by GC, GC/MS, HPLC, AA, IC, ICP , CHN, and spectroscopic methods	Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering Dr. Paul Loconto	Phone: 517/353-9718 E-mail: loconto@egr.msu.edu
Ozone Reactors, Dissolved Ozone Meters, Gaseous Ozone Analyzers	Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering Dr. Susan Masten	Phone: 517/353-8539 E-mail: masten@egr.msu.edu

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Long Term Durability Test Facility

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MECHANICAL PROPERTY ANALYSES

Strength, stress, strain, fatigue, impact, and wear properties of polymers, fibers, and composites; mechanical tests for fatigue, lifetime analysis, strength, viscoelastic responses, creep, etc. can be performed at temperatures of up to 200 degrees Celsius.

Equipment	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Friction & Wear Testing Machine	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Gas Gun to characterize perforation resistance at speeds up to 100 m/s	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Dahsin Liu	Phone: 517/353-6716 E-mail: liu@egr.msu.edu
Impact testing machine (Dynatup) with instrumented impactor at speeds up to 9 miles/hour	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Dahsin Liu	Phone: 517/353-6716 E-mail: liu@egr.msu.edu
INSTRON 50K, Model 1127, 2-Screw UTM	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
IUTS Screw Drive Test Frame	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Krouse VSP 150 Fatigue Station	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Locan At-6 Acoustic Emission Test System	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Miniature Materials Tester	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Moire Interferometer to measure in-plane deformations and strains and various temperatures	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Dahsin Liu	Phone: 517/353-6716 E-mail: liu@egr.msu.edu
MTS 8 1 0 Servohydraulic Test System	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
MTS 880 Servohydraulic Test System	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Rheometrics High Rate Impact Tester	AMEES Dr. Tom Mase	Phone: 517/839-8511 E-mail:tmase@egr.msu.edu
Servohydraulic Testing Machines	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Andre Lee	Phone: 517/355-5112 E-mail: eea@pilot.msu.edu
Single fiber Tensile Tester	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu

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RAPID PROTOTYPING LABORATORY

A facility is available for providing rapid prototypes in three dimensions, with single pieces being a maximum of 10x10x9.5 inches. An ".stl" file format is required.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Stratasys Fused Deposition Modeling 1650 Machine	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Mr. Bob Chalou	Phone: 517/432-5260 E-mail: chalou@egr.msu.edu

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RHEOLOGY AND THERMAL ANALYSIS

Rheological and thermophysical evaluation of polymers and composites.

Equipment	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Perkin-Elmer DSC-7	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Micromet System 3 Microdielectrometer	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
TA Systems Thermal Analysis System with DSC, DTA, TGA, TMA, and DMA	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Rheometric-Scientific DMTA4	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Brookfield Model HBTDBII and Model DV-II Digital Viscometer	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Rheometrics RMS 800	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
TMA, to determine the linear thermal expansion coefficient	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Andre Lee	Phone: 517/355-5112 E-mail: leea@pilot.msu.edu
DSC, to measure thermal phase transition or isothermal kinetics of chemical reactions	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Andre Lee	Phone: 517/355-5112 E-mail: leea@pilot.msu.edu

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SEATING TESTING AND MODELING

Measurement and computer modling of human posture, body contours and force-displacement interactions between people and seats can be done.

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Video system for position, motion, and load measurements	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Robert Hubbard	Phone:517/353-5013 E-mail: hubbard@egr.msu.edu

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SPECIMEN PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

Equipment	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Tensilkut Model 10-88	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
D. R. Bennett Floor Model Diamond Saw	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Buehler Isomet Low Speed Diamond Saw (2 Units)	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Ball Mill and Trost Impact Pulverizer	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Sample Preparation, including electropolishing, EDM, diamond saws, dimpler, ion mill	Dept. of Materials Sci. and Mechanics Dr. Marty Crimp	Phone: 517-355-0294 E-mail: crimp@egr.msu.edu
Buehler Ecomet IV and Struers Abramin Polisher/Grinders	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Buehler Petro-Thin Sectioning System	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu
Buehler Vibromet Polisher	CMSC Mr. Michael Rich	Phone: 517/353-4696 E-mail: rich@egr.msu.edu

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SURFACE CHEMISTRY AND MORPHOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION

Equipment for the study of delamination, fractography, chemical contamination, adhesion, oxidation state, corrosion, structure of materials, characterization of various powders (metal, ceramic and glass), and surface and interfacial tension measurements is available.

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TURBULENT SHEAR FLOWS TESTING

Equipment/Test	MSU Contact	MSU Information
Air flow testing for HVAC systems and automotive HVAC registers	Dept. of Mechanical Engr. Dr. John Foss	Phone:517/355-3337 E-mail: foss@egr.msu.edu
Axial Flow fan testing	Dept. of Mechanical Engr. Dr. John Foss	Phone:517/355-3337 E-mail: foss@egr.msu.edu
Hot-wire Anemometry	Dept. of Mechanical Engr. Dr. John Foss	Phone:517/355-3337 E-mail: foss@egr.msu.edu
Mass Air Flow Sensors with sonic nozzle test stand	Dept. of Mechanical Engr. Dr. John Foss	Phone:517/355-3337 E-mail: foss@egr.msu.edu
Wind Tunnel Studies	Dept. of Mechanical Engr. Dr. John Foss	Phone:517/355-3337 E-mail: foss@egr.msu.edu

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TURBOMACHINERY LABORATORY

Centrifugal and axial compressors and pumps, fans and torque converters can be fully tested.

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For more technical details and pricing, please consult the MSU contact listed above.

The following are located on the East Lansing MSU campus:

AMEES -Advanced Materials Engineering Experiment Station
CMSC - Composite Materials and Structures Center
BEL - Biomechanical Evaluation Laboratory