Frequently Asked Questions

Ceramic process simulation

How to determine the best firing cycle?

The Optical Dilatometer is the best instrument to study the sinterization and to determine the best firing cycle avoiding any risk of damage thanks its optical technology.

How to assess the stability interval of a ceramic body?

Take advantage of the Optical Dilatometer to study of the interval of stability of a ceramic body avoiding the risk of bloating.

Take advantage of the Optical Fleximeter to study the piroplasticity of the ceramic body, which is its tendency to deform under its own weight.

How to verify the compatibility between a ceramic body and a glaze?

The heating Microscope can indentify the softening temperature, which must be suitable for the ceramic firing cycle.

The studies run thanks to the Optical Dilatometer can match those run taking advantage of the Optical Fleximeterto determine the state of tension in final products.

Reliable quality control thanks to precise and repeatable measurements

How to study the fusibility of raw materials and glazes?

The heating Microscope can identify the softening and the melting point. It is really useful to study the fusibility of both raw materials and glazes

How long does it take to cool until room temperature?

Both the refracotry kiln and the heating elements are designed to heat and cool in the short time. The laboratory techincians can use also an electric fan to cool the instrument.

How many CTE (COE) can I determine per day?

ELS-MDF can run up to five dilatometry tests per day thanks to the optical system and the heating equipment.

How many microscope samples can I analyze at the same time?

ELS-MDF Heating Microscope can run up to four simultaneous analyses.