The DMA is a three-point bend measuring system that measures changes in mechanical behavior as a function of temperature, time, frequency, stress, or a combination of these.

Operating temperatures: Liquid Nitrogen - 500 Celsius
Scanning rates: 1 - 10 C/min
Sample sizes: Varies

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