Vanguard Space Technologies has an in-house test lab for both work in process (WIP) and material allowables (B-basis) testing. Testing programs are performed in accordance with our customers’ requirements, the engineering test plan, industry standards (including ASTM) and manufacturer recommendations. Among the materials testing programs we oversee at our world-class San Diego facilities are:
- Fiber volume
- Resin content
- Void content
- Flatwise tension
- Edgewise compression
- Short beam shear
- Four point bend
- Lap shear
- Shore D
- Joint testing (ASTM and custom configurations)
- Insert/fitting tests
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