Testing
Heated Indenter Compression
This test provides a measure of the heat accumulation of a support surface.
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Why this test is needed
Materials of construction tend to change shape under compressive load, heat accelerates this effect.
How this test is performed
A heated indenter is applied to the support surface and is measured by a thermocouple.