GLEEBLE HYDRAWEDGE MCU

Independent Strain & Strain Rate Control for High-Speed Physical Simulation

Advanced multi-hit deformation testing and rolling mill simulation equipment for precise hot deformation analysis with no strain overshoot.

The Gleeble Hydrawedge Mobile Conversion Unit® represents the pinnacle of physical simulation technology for materials testing laboratories requiring precise control over complex deformation processes. This high-speed deformation simulation system enables researchers and metallurgists to accurately replicate multi-stand rolling mill operations, multi-hit forging sequences, and controlled cooling schedules that traditional testing equipment cannot achieve.

Unlike conventional deformation systems that struggle with strain overshoot and limited control precision, the Hydrawedge MCU delivers true independent strain and strain rate control—eliminating the critical pain point of inaccurate deformation parameters that can compromise research validity and production process development.

Whether you're simulating hot rolling schedules for steel production, validating new alloy formulations, or optimizing forging parameters, the Hydrawedge provides the control precision and repeatability your materials testing program demands.

Independent Strain & Strain Rate Control

Achieve unprecedented precision with truly independent control of both strain and strain rate parameters, eliminating overshoot and enabling accurate replication of industrial deformation processes.

Multi-Hit Deformation Testing

Simulate complex multi-pass rolling and forging operations with programmable inter-pass times, strain increments, and temperature profiles for each deformation event.

High-Speed Deformation Without Overshoot

Execute deformation rates up to 50/s with exceptional control precision, delivering strain rates comparable to industrial hot rolling operations with zero strain overshoot.

Multi-Stand Rolling Mill Physical Simulation

Replicate complete rolling schedules including strain distribution, inter-stand cooling, and reheating effects to validate production parameters before costly mill trials.

Hot Deformation with Controlled Cooling

Integrate thermal and mechanical processing with precise temperature control and programmable cooling rates to study microstructural evolution during thermomechanical processing.

Rolling Schedule Simulation Equipment

Program and execute complex rolling schedules with variable strain rates, temperatures, and inter-pass times to optimize production parameters and predict final material properties.

Precision Force Application

Deliver compressive forces up to 20,000 kgf (Gleeble 3800) or 10,000 kgf (Gleeble 3500C) with exceptional load control for testing diverse material systems.

Gleeble MCU Integration

Seamlessly integrates with Gleeble 3500C and 3800 systems, leveraging proven thermal simulation capabilities with advanced mechanical testing in a single platform.