As these Ceramic Matrix Composite materials continue to develop, testing equipment and processes must follow suit. This not only applies to the ever-evolving vision and objectives of material developers, but also respective industry standard requirements.

In order to comply with these demands, high-temperature testing should be guided by what we define as the 4 Cornerstones of High-Temperature Testing.

In this paper, we will introduce these four key requirements, explain what they mean and how they are achieved.