Examples of damage that could occur:
- Fracture
- Permanent deformation
- Fatigue
- Wear
By using an impact tester, drop tests can be carried out in a standardized, reproducible way. The orientation of the product or component can be kept the same for all drops. To obtain correct information on the mechanical lifetime of the material or product, it is important to define a test plan. In this plan, the following aspects should be taken into account:
- Standard according to which the test will be carried out
- Number of samples
- Number of drops
- Drop height
- Pulse duration
- Inspection criteria
- Inspection frequency
- Ways to characterize failure
After performing the actual impact tests and evaluating the data, an expected lifetime of the material or product under investigation can be determined based on model calculations. Design weaknesses that become visible during testing can be further investigated by using our portfolio of material analysis techniques.