COMPONENT TESTING application examples
A component is loaded by mechanical load or temperature load. The Q400 - DIC system measures the strain distribution on the component surface or the 3D deformation of the component. The measurements can be used to localize "hot spots" and to compare with FEM analysis. The DIC technique gives the engineers a powerful tool to optimized components in terms of mechanical loading. This leads to component strength increasement and product cost reduction due to more efficient mechanical structures. The Q400 DIC camera systems measure contactless and do not influence mechanically the component. This is especially important at weak materials.
Component testing application examples are listed in the section [Deformation Analysis].
The component testing
Component testing is a type of mechanical or thermal testing that is used to determine the effects of loads on components. This can happen by applying forces to the component or by thermal and other environmental stresses (ambient pressure, humidity, radiation exposure and much more). Component testing is widely used in the automotive, aerospace and construction industries, among others.
There are different methods of component testing, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. The most common methods are static testing, dynamic testing and fatigue testing.
Static testing
During static testing, a load is applied to a component and the resulting deformation is measured. This method is typically used for smaller components or for larger components that are not subject to repeated loading. Static tests can be carried out using a variety of methods, including tensile tests, compression tests or bending tests. The load cases can be also very complex to cover the component's later usage in the reality.
Dynamic testing
During dynamic testing, a load is applied to a component and the resulting deformation is measured over a certain period of time. This method is usually used for larger components that are subjected to repeated loading, e.g. B. in car springs or airplane wings. Dynamic testing can be performed using various methods, such as: B. with impact tests, fatigue tests and vibration tests.
Fatigue testing
Fatigue testing involves applying a load to a component and measuring the resulting deformation over time. This method is basically a dynamic testing method, but over a much longer period of time - and it is usually associated with significantly smaller influencing variables that only develop their effect on the component over a longer period of time (e.g. crack formation).
Component testing and its importance
Component testing is an important tool for engineers to understand the behavior of materials and components under load. It can help ensure the safety and reliability of products and structures. We would be happy to be your partner in the area of component testing - and either equip you with the necessary options and train you or take over the testing itself completely for you.