Functional and components testing machines
Functional and component testing machines are used for testing mechanical assemblies for:
• Service life
• Fatigue behavior
• Wearing
These testing machines are used to reproduce the real condition of operation in a laboratory.
Examples of performance tests
- Vibration tests on car seats to inspect the adjustments (longitudinal and height).
- Test of clutch and brake pedals with coupling and braking force.
- Wear tests on steering column adjustments (up/down, forward/backward and clamping).
- Fatigue test on bicycle handlebars (mountain bike).
Cost-efficient servo-pneumatic drives
Most of the time, functional testing requires a lower nominal test load compared to other kinds of applications. Because of that, it is possible to use servo-pneumatic actuators that are a good cost-reducing alternative to servo-hydraulic systems. The standard force and displacement control as well as various measuring devices can be installed on the machines depending of the test requirements.
Multi-axis systems
The test to be performed with functional test machines often requires multiaxial loads. DYNA-MESS testing machines are flexible and can be adapted for any testing requirements according to performance, measurement and electronic control system (more channels, loads phasing, etc.).
Environmental simulation
DYNA-MESS testing machines can also be provided with a temperature controlled chamber. The electronic controller can handle testing under a temperature range from -40°C to 80°C. Humidity control inside the chamber is also possible.
