GLEEBLE 563: TMS SYSTEM
Our Leading Small-Format Thermo-Mechanical Simulator
Precision thermo-mechanical simulation and physical simulation system for hot rolling simulation equipment, weld HAZ thermal cycle simulation, high temperature compression testing, direct resistance heating materials testing, process simulation, and plane strain compression testing.
ACCELERATE MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
The Gleeble 563 TMS® system delivers unmatched thermo-mechanical simulation capabilities in a compact, cost-effective platform. Eliminate costly production trials and predict real-world material behavior with Gleeble accuracy.
ADVANCE YOUR MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
The Gleeble 563 TMS System delivers unmatched thermo-mechanical simulation capabilities in a cost-effective, space-efficient platform. Ready to transform your materials testing?
3000 SERIES PERFORMANCE, COMPACT FOOTPRINT
The Gleeble 563 TMS represents the step directly below our proven 3000 Series systems, delivering the same simulation capabilities and technical excellence that have made Gleeble the global standard in thermo-mechanical testing—just on a more compact scale.
You get the same advanced direct resistance heating technology, the same precision temperature control algorithms, and the same comprehensive process simulation software that powers our 3000 Series systems. The difference? A smaller specimen chamber, reduced force capacity, and a footprint that fits more laboratories—all while maintaining the simulation fidelity and data quality Gleeble is known for.
Perfect for: Research laboratories with space constraints, universities building materials programs, and companies entering physical simulation who need proven 3000-level technology without the full-scale system investment. When your research demands grow, the techniques and test programs you develop on the 563 translate directly to our larger systems.
APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH AREAS
The Gleeble 563 TMS supports an extensive range of testing methods and research applications across multiple material systems and processing conditions.
CORE FEATURES ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE
Every component of the Gleeble 563 TMS has been designed to deliver the precision, versatility, and reliability that modern materials testing demands.
Direct Resistance Heating
Proprietary direct resistance heating technology delivers heating rates up to 10,000°C/second, enabling true simulation of industrial processes like welding, induction heating, and rapid forging operations.
- Uniform temperature distribution across test specimens
- Minimal thermal inertia for rapid cycle times
- Energy-efficient operation reduces operating costs
- Compatible with conductive and select non-conductive materials
Precision Temperature Control
Industry-leading closed-loop thermal control system maintains temperature accuracy within ±1°C across the entire testing range from ambient to 3000°C, ensuring repeatable, publishable results.
- Thermocouple or pyrometer-based monitoring
- Real-time temperature feedback and adjustment
- Multiple control zones for complex thermal gradients
- Automated thermal profile execution
Rapid Quenching Systems
Integrated quenching capabilities achieve cooling rates up to 10,000°C/second using helium, nitrogen, or water quench systems, accurately replicating industrial cooling processes.
- Controlled cooling rates from 0.01 to 10,000°C/second
- Programmable multi-stage cooling profiles
- Gas and liquid quench media options
- Critical for phase transformation studies
Modular Design Architecture
Modular system architecture allows configuration customization and future expansion with additional test capabilities as laboratory requirements evolve.
- Field-upgradeable hardware components
- Software modules for specialized testing
- Accommodates third-party instrumentation
- Protects your investment long-term
Versatile Mechanical Testing
Hydraulic actuator system provides precise control of tensile, compression, and torsion loading up to 200 kN, enabling comprehensive mechanical characterization under thermal conditions.
- Hot tensile and compression testing to failure
- Plane strain compression testing capability
- Stress relaxation and creep testing
- Dynamic strain control for hot working simulation
Advanced Data Acquisition
High-speed digital data acquisition system captures temperature, load, displacement, and strain data at up to 10,000 Hz, providing comprehensive documentation of every experiment.
- Synchronized multi-channel data recording
- Export to standard analysis formats
- Real-time graphical display of test parameters
- Automated report generation capabilities
Intuitive Control Software
Windows-based control software provides intuitive test programming with pre-configured templates for common simulation tests, reducing operator training time and minimizing errors.
- Graphical thermal cycle programming interface
- Extensive test template library included
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Comprehensive safety interlocks and monitoring
Environmental Control Chamber
Optional controlled atmosphere chamber enables testing in vacuum, inert gas, or reactive atmospheres, protecting reactive materials and enabling oxidation studies.
- Vacuum levels to 10⁻⁴ Torr
- Inert gas atmosphere control (Argon, Helium)
- Prevents oxidation of reactive alloys
- Enables controlled oxidation studies
EXPLORE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MATERIALS TESTING
Download the Gleeble 563 TMS brochure to read more about industry proven simulation technology on par with 3000 Series performance.
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Specifications |
Gleeble 563 TMS |
Gleeble 540 Welding Simulator |
Gleeble 525 Annealing Simulator |
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Force Capacity |
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Maximum Compressive Force |
3 Metric Tons | 3 Metric Tons | N/A |
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Maximum Tensile Force |
3 Metric Tons | 3 Metric Tons | N/A |
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Stroke Performance |
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Maximum Stroke Distance |
100 mm | 100 mm | 50.8 mm |
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Maximum Stroke Rate |
200 mm/sec | 200 mm/sec | N/A |
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Minimum Stroke Rate |
0.01 mm/sec | 0.01 mm/sec | N/A |
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Temperature Control |
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Maximum Temperature* |
1,700 °C | 1,700 °C | 1,000 °C |
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Maximum Heating Rate |
10,000 °C/sec | 10,000 °C/sec | 50 °C/sec |
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Maximum Quenching Rate* |
10,000 °C/sec | 10,000 °C/sec | 57 °C/sec |
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Specimen Capacity |
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Maximum Specimen Size |
11 mm square | 11 mm square | 50X260 mm diameter |
CURIOUS ABOUT THE GLEEBLE 563 TMS?
Check if your specimens will fit and find out how the 563 gives you proven 3000 Series simulation technology. Learn how your test programs developed on the 563 transfer seamlessly to 3000 Series systems like the 3180-GTC as your needs grow. Browse the FAQ to get the insights you need, fast.
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Let us know if you're ready for the budget and space friendly Gleeble 563 TMS small-format thermo-mechanical simulator.
