Is there a material that changes color under pressure?
Is there a material that changes color under pressure?
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We are working on a concept which involves determining visually if a material is properly stressed. A color change would indicate proper tension. Does such a materioal exist? That is, is there a materail plastic or composite material that changes color when compressed?





RE: Is there a material that changes color under pressure?
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RE: Is there a material that changes color under pressure?
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Chris DeArmitt
www.phantomplastics.com
Consulting to the plastics industry
RE: Is there a material that changes color under pressure?
Pressurex is a nice one: http://www.pressurex.com/home.php
RE: Is there a material that changes color under pressure?
Pressure sensitive paints and films might work as long as they do not change the operating characteristics of the substrate.
Are there brands/sources of pressure sensitive paints and films you would recommend?
RE: Is there a material that changes color under pressure?
Have never tried to embed it into the part, I'm courious to know how it performs (would be nice to see a picture of it!). Dont think mechanical properties will be affected, but certainly surface properties.