Gleeble Thermal-Mechanical Simulation System Catalog and Specifications

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• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. What Is a Gleeble®?
  • 1.2. What is Physical Simulation?
  • 1.3. Popular Gleeble Applications
• 2. Gleeble Thermal-Mechanical Simulation Systems
  • 2.1. Gleeble Thermal-Mechanical Simulation Systems
  • 2.2. Gleeble 3000 Series Systems
  • 2.3. Gleeble 500 Series Systems
  • 2.4. Gleeble Subsystems
• 3. Gleeble Touch Control
  • 3.1. The Next Generation of Gleeble Systems Control
• 4. Gleeble 3800-GTC
  • 4.1. Hydro-Mechanical
  • 4.2. Thermal Subsystems
  • 4.3. Specimen Size Considerations
  • 4.4. Additional Features
  • 4.5. Gleeble Physical Dimensions
• 5. Gleeble 3500-GTC
  • 5.1. Hydro-Mechanical
  • 5.2. Thermal Subsystems
  • 5.3. Specimen Size Considerations
  • 5.4. Additional Features
  • 5.5. Gleeble Physical Dimensions
• 6. Mobile Conversion Units
  • 6.1. General-Purpose Mobile Conversion Unit
  • 6.2. Hydrawedge II
  • 6.3. Hot Torsion
  • 6.4. MAXStrain II
  • 6.5. Large-Sample Strip Annealing
  • 6.6. High-Temperature MCU
  • 6.7. MCU Superbolts
  • 6.8. Hydraulic Crosshead Locks
• 7. Gleeble 3180-GTC
  • 7.1. Hydro-Mechanical
  • 7.2. Thermal Subsystems
  • 7.3. Specimen Size Considerations
  • 7.4. Additional Features
  • 7.5. Gleeble Physical Dimensions
• 8. Gleeble 563
  • 8.1. Advanced Gleeble Control
  • 8.2. Hydro-Mechanical
  • 8.3. Thermal Subsystem
  • 8.4. Specimen Size Considerations
  • 8.5. Additional Features
  • 8.6. Gleeble Physical Dimensions
• 9. Gleeble 540
  • 9.1. Advanced Gleeble Control
  • 9.2. Hydro-Mechanical
  • 9.3. Thermal Subsystem
  • 9.4. Specimen Size Considerations
  • 9.5. Additional Features
  • 9.6. Gleeble Physical Dimensions
• 10. Gleeble 525
  • 10.1. Advanced Gleeble Control
  • 10.2. Pneumatic - Mechanical
  • 10.3. Thermal Subsystem
  • 10.4. Specimen Size Considerations
  • 10.5. Additional Features
  • 10.6. Gleeble Physical Dimensions
• 11. Specialty Gleeble System Solutions
  • 11.1. HDS-V40
• 12. Gleeble Induction Heating System (IHS)
  • 12.1. Induction Heating System
  • 12.2. Induction Requirements
  • 12.3. Heating Rates
  • 12.4. Cooling Rates
  • 12.5. Temperature Uniformity Within The Specimen
  • 12.6. Specimens
  • 12.7. Compression Kits
  • 12.8. Quenching Kits
  • 12.9. Induction Coils
• 13. Gleeble Grips
  • 13.1. What Are Gleeble Grips?
  • 13.2. 3000 Series
  • 13.3. 500 Series
  • 13.4. Specialty Grips
• 14. Uniaxial Compression Studies
  • 14.1. Asymmetric Uniaxial Compression Testing Using ISO-T Anvils
  • 14.2. Uniaxial Compression Anvil Assemblies
  • 14.3. Uniaxial Compression Anvils
  • 14.4. Specimen Loading Tools and Clips
  • 14.5. Uniaxial Compression Testing Consumables Kits
• 15. Plane Strain Studies
  • 15.1. Plane Strain Compression Testing
  • 15.2. Plane Strain Anvil Assemblies
  • 15.3. Plane Strain Anvils
  • 15.4. Plane Strain Anvil Alignment Tool
  • 15.5. Specimen Loading Tools and Clips
  • 15.6. Plane Strain Compression Testing Consumables Kits
• 16. Compression Test Adapter
  • 16.1. Compression Test Adapter
• 17. Low-Force Testing Systems
  • 17.1. Low-Force Carrier
  • 17.2. Low-Force Pocket Jaws
  • 17.3. Nil-Strength Jaws
  • 17.4. Low-Force Load Cells
  • 17.5. Low-Force Assemblies - Replacement Parts
• 18. Strip Annealing
  • 18.1. Strip Annealing Solutions
  • 18.2. General-Purpose MCU - Strip Annealing Kit
• 19. Crosswise Gauges
  • 19.1. 3000 Series Gauges
  • 19.2. 500 Series Gauges
• 20. Lengthwise Gauges
  • 20.1. 3000 Series Gauges
  • 20.2. 500 Series Gauges
• 21. Non-Contact Optical Micrometer
  • 21.1. Non-Contact LED Optical Micrometer - Ranges: ±60 mm / ±6 mm / ±0.6 mm
  • 21.2. Non-Contact Optical Dilatometer - Range: ±20 mm
• 22. Pyrometer Control Cameras
  • 22.1. 3000 Series
  • 22.2. 500 Series
• 23. Melting and Solidification
  • 23.1. Gleeble Remote Control Pendant
  • 23.2. Melt Enhancer
  • 23.3. Quartz Crucibles
• 24. Quench Systems
  • 24.1. Quench Tanks
  • 24.2. Quench Kits
  • 24.3. Gleeble System Quench Cooling Rates
• 25. Laser-Ultrasonic Sensor for In-Situ Metallurgy - LUMet
  • 25.1. LUMet
  • 25.2. LUMet Specifications
  • 25.3. Specimen Size Considerations
  • 25.4. LUMet Dimensions
• 26. Digital Image Correlation
  • 26.1. Digital Image Correlation
  • 26.2. Compatible DIC Systems
  • 26.3. DIC Integration Package
• 27. Vacuum Pumping Systems
  • 27.1. 3000 Series Vacuum Pumping Systems
  • 27.2. 500 Series Vacuum Pumping Systems
  • 27.3. Common Service Parts
• 28. Gleeble Chillers
  • 28.1. Selecting the Correct Process Fluid Chiller
  • 28.2. Air-Cooled Process Fluid Chillers
  • 28.3. Water-Cooled Process Fluid Chillers
  • 28.4. Common Service Parts
• 29. Air Compressors
  • 29.1. Compressed Air Requirements
  • 29.2. Dirt & Moisture
  • 29.3. Air Compressors
• 30. Thermocouple Welder and Wire
  • 30.1. Thermocouple Welder
  • 30.2. Thermocouple Wire
  • 30.3. Thermocouple Measurement Assemblies
  • 30.4. Thermocouple Consumables
• 31. Gleeble Computer Control and Software
  • 31.1. Computer Control and Data Acquisition
  • 31.2. Additional Gleeble Software
• 32. Measurement Gauge Accessories & Gleeble Repair Parts
  • 32.1. Accessory Instrument Module
  • 32.2. Non-Contact Optical Measuring Device Window Feedthrough
  • 32.3. Pocket Jaw Rotation Kits
  • 32.4. Heating Modification for a Highly Conductive Specimen
  • 32.5. Measurement Gauge Parts and Accessories
  • 32.6. Specimen Loading Tools
  • 32.7. Mobile Conversion Units - Replacement Parts
  • 32.8. Chilled Process Fluid Systems - Replacement Parts
  • 32.9. Hydraulic Systems - Replacement Parts
• 33. Gleeble Consumables
  • 33.1. Common Gleeble Consumables and Tools
  • 33.2. Compression Test Consumables Kits
  • 33.3. Diffusion Barriers
• 34. System Service
  • 34.1. System Upgrades
  • 34.2. Training
  • 34.3. Calibration
  • 34.4. Extended Warranty
  • 34.5. Spare or Replacement Parts and Consumables
• 35. Contract Testing
• 36. Contact Dynamic Systems
  • 36.1. Sales
  • 36.2. System Service and Support
  • 36.3. Parts and Consumables
  • 36.4. General Inquiries
  • 36.5. Global Customer Support
• 37. Appendix A
  • 37.1. Additional Gleeble Documentation
• 38. Appendix B
  • 38.1. Specimen Drawings
• 39. Appendix C
  • 39.1. Abbreviations and Units of Measure
• 40. Warranty
• 41. Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions
  • 41.1. Privacy Policy
  • 41.2. Terms and Conditions