Mechanical Test Systems

Elevate the quality of your products at every stage of development and production through our mechanical test systems. From meticulous defect detection to comprehensive data analysis, we ensure your products meet and exceed performance standards.

Novator Solutions craft mechanical test systems tailored to each stage of product development, ensuring top-quality standards. Our rigorous testing procedures detect defects early, guaranteeing exceptional user experiences. Through our automated systems, we conduct various tests, providing crucial data for material selection and product optimisation.

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Understanding Mechanical Test Systems

Mechanical test systems are designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials or components through various testing procedures. These systems are crucial in material assessment, manufacturing, and research, facilitating characterisation and quality assessment of various materials such as metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics.

The Key Components in Mechanical Testing

Automated mechanical test systems typically consist of several key components. A test fixture holds the test object in place, sensors measure variables of interest, instruments read sensor data, and software automates the test by controlling parameters and analysing measurement results. Test procedures often involve applying controlled forces to the test object, strains, or other mechanical stresses.

Types of Mechanical Test Systems

There are many types of tests that can be performed in mechanical testing systems. Some common tests include:

  • tensile testing
  • compression testing
  • bending testing
  • fatigue testing
  • impact testing

All of the tests above evaluate mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness, elasticity, ductility, toughness, and fatigue resistance.

Utilising Data from Automated Mechanical Testing

The data collected by automated mechanical testing systems is crucial for optimising material selection, designing components tailored to specific applications, ensuring product quality and reliability, and troubleshooting performance issues. Accurate data analysis enables informed decision-making throughout the entire process.

The automated programs place great emphasis on long operating cycles and accurate measurement intervals to ensure that tests are performed correctly between runs. Operating cycles can vary from minutes to years depending on the properties being analysed. It is crucial that the hardware overseeing these tests are robust and remain uninterrupted by updates to the operating system or other software during test runs.

FAQ

  • What is the purpose of mechanical testing?

  • Mechanical test systems are used to evaluate various mechanical properties of materials or components, such as strength, stiffness, elasticity, ductility, and fatigue resistance. The purpose is to ensure that materials and products meet specific requirements and standards for their intended use.

  • What types of mechanical test systems are there?

  • There are tensile tests, compression tests, bending tests, fatigue tests, hardness tests, and impact tests. Each testing method is designed to evaluate specific properties of a material or component under different loading conditions.

  • Which industries use mechanical testing?

  • Mechanical test systems are used in a range of industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, medical technology, construction, and materials research and development.

  • What instruments are needed for mechanical test systems?

  • Data acquisition equipment (DAQ) is often used to collect readings from the sensors used to measure forces and displacements. Signal processing, both digital and analog, may also be needed to accurately measure these sensors.

  • Why should mechanical measurements be performed automatically?

  • By automating mechanical test systems, repeatability increases and the human factor is eliminated. Tests can be conducted over much longer cycles, and some tests become possible if machines can automatically perform the testing, for example, strong vibrations. The repeatability of analyses increases simultaneously, leading to more accurate assessments of material quality.

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Contact Us About Mechanical Test Systems

Feel free to reach out if you want to enhance your workflow with our testing services. Our team of expert engineers is dedicated to collaborating with you to craft a mechanical test system perfectly tailored to your unique requirements. From initial concept to final handover, including training and ongoing support, we are here every step of the way.

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