# Step into the lab.

Carbice® Lab offers fast and affordable qualification. The predictability of our material in real applications unlocks unprecedented design flexibility, performance, and customer service.

## HOW CARBICE MODELING WORKS

### STEP 1
## Carbice SIM

Our proprietary Carbice SIM modeling software lets us simulate and forecast the performance of different configurations accurately.

1. **The simulation factors in real-life demands of the application environment.**  
2. **We model different Carbice Pad configurations to assess best fit.**  
3. **We determine which Carbice solution meets performance goals and achieves the lowest total cost of ownership.**

### STEP 2
## Small Batch Production

We manufacture a small but representative amount of the material recommended by the Carbice SIM model.

1. **Base Material**  
   - Ice Pad and Space Pad  
   - Thickness  
   - Advanced heat spreading
2. **Coatings**  
   - Tack-options  
   - Low-outgassing  
   - Make/break or sliding contact
3. **Cut to spec**  
   - Intricate outlines and patterns  
   - Bolt holes  
   - Very large area interfaces as single parts

### STEP 3
## Carbice Lab

We run the recommended Carbice material through a series of tests to qualify that the material meets your requirements and will achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.

1. **ASTM Thermal Resistance vs Load Measurement**  
2. **ASTM Compression vs Load Measurement**  
3. **Contact Paper Mapping**  
4. **Machine A Replica of Your Application and Measure Thermal Resistance**  
5. **Thermal Cycling Test**  
6. **Vacuum or Oven-Bake Test**

Afterwards, Carbice will mass manufacture your solutions to your demand.

**Our process enables customers to get exactly what they want in less time, with better, more predictable outcomes, while spending less money.**

Working with Carbice means combining efficiency and pleasure.

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