Adaptive Intelligent Materials & Systems Center
Facilities
Material Testing
Instron 5985 Load Frame with Thermal Chamber
The Instron 5985 Load Frame with Thermal Chamber is used for load testing of high-strength metallic and composite specimens under both mechanical and thermal conditions. The system supports tensile and compressive testing with temperature capabilities ranging from -1000°C nominal environment to elevated temperatures up to 1200°C using additional furnace components.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Static Mechanical Testing | $22.83/hour | $150/hour |
| Environmental Chamber | $25.52/hour | $50/hour |
Instron Clamshell Furnace
The Instron clam shell furnace provides controlled high-temperature testing environments for material fabrication and preparation applications. It features a vacuum and purge port system with vacuum and temperature control capabilities up to 200°C.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Environmental Chamber | $25.52/hour | $50/hour |
Amteco Hot-rail Furnace
This furnace provides a heating capacity up to 1400 oC and has two independent heating zones for better temperature uniformity control. Equipped with viewport access for in-situ measurements (e.g., using DIC & high-temperature extensometer). The furnace is mounted on an MTS load frame with 25 kN load capacity. This set-up allows thermomechanical, creep, and dwell fatigue testing at extreme temperatures
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Environmental Chamber | $25.52/hour | $50/hour |
MTS Biaxial with Torsion Fatigue Frame
The MTS biaxial with torsion fatigue frame is used for advanced composites testing, aerospace materials testing, and static and fatigue testing of metallic and composite specimens. The system applies simultaneous axial, torsional, and external multiaxial loads with capacities up to 100 kN and 1100 N-m.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Specialized Mechanical Testing | $40.21/hour | $300/hour |
MTS Bionix Fatigue Frame
The MTS Bionix Fatigue Frame is used for static and fatigue testing of metallic and composite specimens. It supports a 500 lb static load capacity and a maximum frequency of 50 Hz, making it suitable for dynamic mechanical testing applications.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Static Mechanical Testing | $22.83/hour | $150/hour |
| Dynamic Mechanical Testing | $33.21/hour | $200/hour |
Temperature/Humidity Chamber
The Temperature/Humidity chamber is used for environmental aging studies and material conditioning. It can maintain controlled environments ranging from 30% to 98% relative humidity and temperatures from 5°C to 200°F.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Environmental Chamber | $25.52/hour | $50/hour |
TRI T1000 Fatigue Frame
The TRI T1000 Fatigue Frame is used for static and fatigue testing of specimens with a 100 lb load capacity. It supports maximum frequencies up to 30 Hz and includes dual specimen capabilities for advanced mechanical testing applications.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Static Mechanical Testing | $22.83/hour | $150/hour |
| Dynamic Mechanical Testing | $33.21/hour | $200/hour |
Ultra-high Cycle Fatigue System
The Ultra-high cycle fatigue system is designed for fatigue life determination in advanced materials under extremely high cycle loading conditions. It combines high cycling frequencies of 20 kHz with superimposed static and cyclic loading and includes a thermal chamber capable of reaching temperatures up to 250°C.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Specialized Mechanical Testing | $40.21/hour | $300/hour |
Microscopy
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
The Zeiss confocal laser scanning microscope (LSM 700) has two solid state lasers (405 nm & 488 nm) as well as reflected, transmitted, and fluorescent light capabilities. The optics on the equipment have a variety of lenses up to 100x magnifications and an internal eyepiece magnification of 10x. The software installed for the mounted camera has stitching capabilities and can extract 3D data from the specimen surface.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Confocal Microscopy | $30.48/hour | $80/hour |
Scanning Probe Microscope
The MultiView scanning probe microscopy (SPM) 4000 system features high accuracy mechanical, electrical, and thermal property measurements with high spatial resolution in multiple length scales. By integrating traditional AFM, nanoindentation, electrical measurement module, and thermal measurement module, the novel system allows simultaneous measurements of a wide range of multifunctional material properties with speed and accuracy.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Scanning Probe Microscopy | $56.93/hour | $200/hour |
Prisma E Scanning Electron Microscope
The Thermo Fisher Prisma E features three vacuum modes, which enables investigation of conductive, non-conductive and high-vacuum incompatible materials. It is well-suited for materials characterization and failure analysis at up to a 3nm resolution. Additional Color SEM and EDS technology offers real-time analysis of the elemental composition of a given sample. The system is also equipped with a Kammrath and Weiss 5 kN micro load frame for samples that are 50-60mm long and up to 10mm wide for in-situ characterization.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Scanning Electron Microscopy | $33.06/hour | $90/hour |
| Specialized Mechanical Testing | $40.21/hour | $300/hour |
Nondestructive Evaluation
Air coupled C-scan AS400A/HR
The Air Coupled C-scan ASA040WHR is used for non-destructive evaluation and damage detection of composite specimens. Operating at 40–200 kHz, the system can inspect specimens up to 8 feet in length while identifying potential defects without damaging the material.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| NDE: C-scan | $30.66/hour | $90/hour |
EchoTherm Flash Thermography
The EchoTherm flash thermography system uses focused heat pulses to detect delamination, debonding defects, and voids within composite materials. It supports non-destructive evaluation and damage detection applications by identifying hidden flaws beneath material surfaces.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| NDE: Flash Thermography | $30.66/hour | $90/hour |
NI PXI Chassis DAQ
The NI PXI Chassis DAQ is a data acquisition and waveform generation system used for non-destructive evaluation and damage detection. It includes arbitrary waveform generation, high-speed digitization, and multiplexer functionality for advanced testing applications.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| High Speed Data Acquisition/Wave Generation | $25.68/hour | $90/hour |
Physical Acoustics AE
The Physical Acoustics AE system supports structural health monitoring, non-destructive evaluation, and damage detection through acoustic emission testing. It accommodates up to 2 MHz broadband sensors with eight channels and high-temperature sensor capabilities.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| NDE: Acoustic Emissions | $30.66/hour | $90/hour |
Trillion 3D Aramis for Digital Image Correlation
The Trillion 3D Aramis system performs digital image correlation and full field strain measurements using non-contact optical methods. The system provides six-degree-of-freedom measurements and high-speed analysis capabilities for dynamic testing applications.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| DIC Strain Measurement | $14.95/hour | $70/hour |
Materials Fabrication
Beckwood Heated Press
The Beckwood heated press is designed for material fabrication and preparation processes. It features two heated platens capable of reaching temperatures up to 250°C and can apply programmable cycle pressing up to 50 tons.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Composite Fabrication/General Laboratory | $49.48/hour | $60/hour |
Isotemp Oven
The Isotemp oven is used for material fabrication and preparation processes requiring controlled thermal environments. It supports temperatures up to 300°C and includes gas purge capability with access ports for specialized testing setups.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Composite Fabrication/General Laboratory | $49.48/hour | $60/hour |
Laboratory oven
The Laboratory oven supports material fabrication and preparation by providing controlled heating for laboratory processes. It operates at temperatures up to 300°C and includes gas purge capability for specialized material applications.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Composite Fabrication/General Laboratory | $49.48/hour | $60/hour |
Tetrahedron Heated Press
The Tetrahedron heated press is used for material fabrication and preparation of composite panels. It fabricates 15″ x 15″ heated platens with temperatures up to 350°C, maximum pressure of 40 tons, and programmable cycle capabilities.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Composite Fabrication/General Laboratory | $49.48/hour | $60/hour |
Ultrasonic Cell Disruptor
The ultrasonic cell disruptor improves the overall uniformity and stability of mixtures by reducing particle sizes in liquids. Used for DNA/RNA shearing, homogenization, cell lysis, nanoparticle dispersion, protein extraction, and general sample preparation.
Rates
| Service | Cost for ASU Internal | Cost for Other Academic/Non-Profit |
| Composite Fabrication/General Laboratory | $49.48/hour | $60/hour |