Preform characterisation
Comprehensive analysis of the full-field deformation behaviour during the SBM process - subject to preform design, material selection and process set-up.


Complete automation
Robotic arm combined with universal preform holder allows for fully-automated testing of the characterisation process.
Controlled heating
Easily programmable and fully automated, heating by means of an oil bath permits effortless investigation into varying temperature profiles.


Custom loading
A wide range of applied loading during free-blow allows for systematic investigation into the influence of process parameters on the final bottle shape.
Optical strain measurement
Using digital image correlation, transient full-field strain maps capture the deformation behaviour along the preform length.


Data output
Principal stress-strain data is mapped along the entire preform edge, facilitating in-depth analysis into local hoop and axial stresses as a function of process set-up.

Troubleshoot issues

Data for simulation

Assess new materials

Quality control

Reduce time to market

Optimise set-up
Specification

Weight: ~ 500 kg


Variable flow control and preform timing
