DefleX® Starter Kit

The DefleX® Starter Kit is intentionally designed to mimic a distinct mechanical testing scenario, helping build confidence and familiarity with DIC systems. The kit includes weights to produce a range of stresses and four core test rigs, each showcasing typical DIC use cases. 

2D and 3D DIC experiments available:

• Torsion Testing: Visualise twist and shear strain using a torque bar setup.
• Tensile Testing: Investigate elastic and plastic deformation in steel specimens; generate force/ extension graphs and identify yield points.
• Extension and Compression: Explore non-destructive tensile and compression testing and study non-linear elastic behaviour in a specifically designed thick rubber specimen. A perfect teaching tool for visualising shape deformation.
• Cantilever Beam Bending: Analyse bending moments, strain distribution, and deflection profiles of a cantilever under load. 

3D DIC only experiments available:

• Thin Plate Deflection: Investigate complex behaviours by measuring deformation and strains in thin plates that are invisible to the naked eye, showcasing the precision of 3D DIC. 

Key Benefits:

• Practical and engaging – Students directly interact with real experiments and instantly visualise stresses, strains, and deflections results in real time.
• Flexible teaching tool – Perfect as a classroom demonstration or hands-on lab exercise, adaptable for different levels of study.
• Industry-relevant skills – Teaches a measurement technique already standard in aerospace, automotive, civil, and product development sectors.
• Open design – Provides unobstructed access for a wide variety of 2D and 3D DIC measurements.

What’s included: 

• 20 x Steel tensile specimens
• 1 x Rubber tensile/ compression specimens
• A set of weights and hanger
• Assembly tools
• Five-year warranty
• Supplied with comprehensive user guide 

Essential Base Unit (depending on your requirements: 

• DefleX®-2D 

or 

• DefleX®-3D 

Recommended Ancillaries:

• DefleX® Speckling Kit (SPK1)