Mikpolis

We specialize in mechanical testing of materials and structures in laboratory conditions as well as in customer locations.

Our load frames are suitable for static and dynamic tests, even at elevated temperatures. We can prepare the samples to be tested of the customer’s materials with CNC-methods.

We can characterize, in addition to the mechanical properties of materials, their structure, chemical and elemental composition. The thermal analysis allows us to determine the number of material properties over a wide temperature range. We also analyze the surface properties of materials with a comprehensive range of equipment.

Exposure of materials to light, heat, humidity and/or corrosion is tested with standard methods by condition, xenon, and salt fog exposure equipment. The impact of condition testing can be assessed with several analysing methods.

In our special competence of industrial glued joints, we provide consulting services by the personnel qualified in bonding technology (DVS ®/EWF European Adhesive Engineer). The services include, among others, advice on the choice of glue, the pre-treatment methods of the glued surfaces and design of the glued joints. We also offer the testing of glued joints (static and fatigue tests) as well as, where appropriate, specimen preparation for bonding in our laboratory.

Testing and analysis are carried out in accordance with the standards in force, adapting them or according to the needs of the client.

OUR SERVICES

• Testing of materials and structures, analysis and characterization
• Surface, structure and damage analyses
• Condition testing (Xenon, salt fog, temperature/humidity)
• Glued joint testing, condition testing, pre-treatment (with restrictions)
• On-site strain-gauge measurements
• On-site high-speed and thermal imaging of processes
• External quality assurance
• Small-scale design, dimensioning and calculation jobs
• Mechanical, material and engineering expertise

DEVICE DATABASE

The basis of our extensive measurement services is a well-equipped testing environment including load frames (± 0.5 … 275 kN), DSC, DMA and TGA-thermal analysis equipment and SEM-EDS and optical imaging devices.

You can access the laboratory device database by clicking on this link.

The laboratory of wood technology serves businesses, public bodies and private individuals in the development of wood processing, production and manufacture industry.

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

We manufacture small and medium sized molds and lasts as well as prototypes for wood industry, furniture industry, metal industry and reinforced plastic industry with years of experience.

Our services include

• material and product testing
• analysis
• simulation and
• applied research

In addition, we offer prototype and trial production series of advanced products.

We use three and five-axis CNC machining centres and carpenter machinery for molds and lasts. In materials research and testing, we use materials and environmental technology laboratories.

Our Services

• NC processing
• CAD/CAM programming
• Modelling and processing services
• Scanning and digitizing of products
• Manufacture of moulds and lasts
• Material and manufacturing know-how

Wood impregnation, drying and heat modification

We offer wood impregnation, drying and heat modification. Our services include process optimization, chemical testing and test sample treatments according to customer’s wishes. We are also implementing various special treatments and drying with a comprehensive laboratory equipment.

We have, in our disposal, four impregnation systems, as well as a HDT-drying plant, which allows the implementation of a number of different processes. In addition, we carry out, if necessary, the testing of the modified material. There is also a paint shop in our wood laboratory.

Our Services

• Wood modification and process optimization (rot, mold, fire, humidity, weather and termite protection).
• Chemical analysis (e.g. viscosity, dry-matter content)
• Biological testing of wood materials (rot, blue-stain fungus and mould), as well as insect resistance in cooperation with other research institutes (termites, beetles)
• Artificial aging of wood material (EN 84 and EN 73)
• Weather resistance in laboratory (rain, salt fog, UV and Xenon light) as well as outdoor conditions
• Behavior of wood materials in humidity and dimensional stability
• Delamination tests of glued joints
• External quality control
• Color and gloss analyses
• Surface hardening
• Wear resistance
• Testing of bending, pulling and compression strength