Oceanside Middle School visits CTSR
Fall 1998

Some of the students prepare for metallic spray using
a robotic gun which is computerized. Many mixtures of
metals, plastics and gases are researched at the Stony Brook labs.

Brandon and Rachel prepare to test the conductivity
of heat in various materials by measuring temperature changes.

Ken and Jeremy calculate viscosity of liquids. This is
measured based upon the speed of a glass ball traveling
through the solution. Calculations relate to temperature
and are utilized in determination of lubricants under various
conditions of operation

Pressure spraying a plastic coatings onto metals helps preserve
the materials and add to their durability by decreasing maintenance.

Chris and Chris measure heat utilizing spectrographic analysis.
This way they can find the temperature within and outside of a sealed chamber.

Mike and Teddy recheck readings to determine viscosity of the liquids

Steven and Jared test materials for hardness and calculate resistance to pressure.

Checking out the flame gun.

Our 8th grade Science Research class visited SUNY Stony Brook's Center for
Thermal Spray Research with Mr. Milch and Professor Berndt--Fun was had by all!

Back to the Mechanical Testing Lab