Advanced Manufacturing Support & Research
Kratos invests in advanced manufacturing processes and their impact on properties and performance, supporting component finishing with radiography and nondestructive characterization techniques for composites and monolithic materials.
Materials Testing & Characterization
Kratos’ mechanical testing laboratory features more than 40 fully instrumented test stands, many uniquely developed by Kratos. These machines, driven mechanically or by servo-hydraulics, are calibrated to ASTM E4-89 standards. We use advanced instrumentation, including strain gages, extensometers, optical strain analyzers, modal acoustic emission sensors, and digital image correlation for strain field visualization. Our testing capabilities range from small filament specimens to structural components more than six feet in length.
Chemistry & Physics of Materials
Kratos has developed unique and diverse testing capabilities and facilities to address specific challenges in the application of structural, insulative, and ablative materials across various industries. Our highly skilled engineers and chemists bring extensive experience in characterizing materials and evaluating their performance under a wide range of conditions.
Capabilities
Kratos offers comprehensive capabilities in material chemistry, material physics, and mass transport characteristics. Our multi-axial stress/strain facility enables precise analysis of material behavior under complex loading conditions. Additionally, our dielectric characterization facility provides in-depth evaluations of material electrical properties. Kratos delivers detailed assessments to support the optimal performance of materials across various applications.
Thermal Testing of Materials
For more than six decades, Kratos has been a national leader in thermal properties characterization and evaluation of high-temperature materials for aerospace, manufacturing, and government clients. Our skilled professionals have tested a variety of materials, including composites, ceramics, metals, insulations, and lubricants in both normal and extreme environments. We test at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to more than 3000°C, ensuring comprehensive assessments for diverse applications.
Capabilities
Kratos’ capabilities include precise thermal expansion and thermal conductivity measurements, along with comprehensive heat capacity evaluations. We offer additional thermal testing, including unique evaluations for phenolic and ablative materials. Our expertise extends to electrical resistivity assessments and material conditioning to ensure materials perform optimally under various conditions.
Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials
Kratos’ non-destructive evaluation (NDE) group excels in materials characterization and precision testing of materials and structures. Our skilled engineers and technicians possess extensive expertise in physics, materials engineering, software development, and mathematics. We utilize these specialized skills to offer a wide range of capabilities, from the application and development of NDE techniques to the characterization of advanced composite materials, striving for accurate and reliable results.
Capabilities
Kratos offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities in material property management, material inspection, ultrasonics, radiography, dye penetrant, eddy current, material behavior, and microscopy. Our expertise helps to provide accurate and reliable assessments, enabling us to deliver thorough evaluations for diverse applications. We utilize advanced techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to provide precise inspections and characterizations, supporting optimal material performance and integrity.
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