Component Testing
Air Bags
Vibrate Air Bag Assembly on an Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Armrests
Custom durability fixturing allows for smooth cycling through full or partial travel requirements without overloading end stops. Cycling can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH. Effort measurements at required cycle counts are easily obtained. Ultimate load testing of test samples in any orientation using controlled hydraulics. Data acquisition of load, displacement, and time can be recorded per customer requirements.
Ash Trays
Cycle ash tray and other similar interior mechanisms using hydraulics or pneumatics. Perform durability and fatigue testing on ash tray springs or any other mechanism of movement. Cycling can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH. Effort measurements at required cycle counts are easily obtained.
Brackets
Any bracket for any purpose can be tested using pneumatics, hydraulics, or electro-dynamic shaker capabilities. Apply loads in any orientation to create bending moments, test for ultimate load, or vibrate to find resonance locations up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Bulbs
Test interior lighting fixtures for functionality and housing durability by triggering the bulb on and off while vibrating the test sample(s) using hydraulics or an electro-dynamic shaker. Resonant frequencies can be determined up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Bumpers
Perform bumper durability testing using customized fixturing and hydraulic actuators with load feedback. Apply loads in any orientation desired. Hitch testing possible on simultaneous axes in phase or out. Environmental conditioning of bumper assemblies is available.
Center Consoles
Cycle center counsel up and down applying required loads at end stops to test durability of release latch and pivot joint. Intermediate motions, such as cup holder cycling or coin slot operation, are available upon request. Ultimate load testing and deflection measurements under load can be performed using hydraulic or pneumatic set-ups. Impact testing can also be performed to test material strength. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Cup Holders
Rotate cup holders through full range of travel using pneumatics and custom fixturing. Load vs. Deflection measurements using hydraulics in any orientation is easily performed. Impact testing can also be performed to test material strength. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Door Systems
Open and close doors and windows to test durability and fatigue characteristics. Cycle multiple door hinges simultaneously under environmental conditions to determine hinge durability, fatigue, and corrosion resistance. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Fasteners
Any fastener for any application can be tested for fatigue, corrosion, and ultimate load characteristics. Fasteners can be part of a system or stand alone. Test samples using hydraulic actuators capable of high frequency, load controlled, simulation. An electro-dynamic shaker is available for testing up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Glove Boxes
Cycle glove box through its full range of travel using pneumatic cylinders and customized fixturing. Travel and latch release efforts can be performed as required. High frequency vibration up to 3,000 Hz can test the durability of the latch and pivot joint. Glove boxes can be tested individually or as part of a complete system. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Headrests
Cycle headrests through full or partial travel cycles using customized pneumatic set-ups. Effort measurements for up and down travel and detent lever release are easily obtained using calibrated force gages. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Hinges
Rotate hinges through full or partial travel using hydraulic or pneumatic customized set-ups. Strength testing at hinge stops available with Load vs. Deflection plots. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH to check test sample for corrosion resistance.
HVAC Components
Vibrate test samples using an Electro-dynamic Shaker or hydraulic actuator up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability and fatigue resistance. Systems can be pressurized during test with customer supplied fluid of choice. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Instrument Panels
Vibrate complete instrument panels on an Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Interior Components
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Latches
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Lumbar
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Mirrors
Vibration and fatigue durability testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Recliners
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Rocker Arms
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Roof Racks
Vibration and fatigue durability testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Sensors
Test Sensors for functionality and housing durability by vibrating the test sample(s) using hydraulics or an electro-dynamic shaker. Resonant frequencies can be determined up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Stabilizer Bars
Perform Stabilizer Bar durability testing using customized fixturing and hydraulic actuators with load feedback. Apply loads in any orientation desired. Load simultaneous axes in phase or out. Environmental conditioning of Stabilizer Bar is available.
Steering Wheels
Vibrate Steering Wheel Assembly on an Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Switches
Test switch for functionality and housing durability by triggering the bulb on and off while vibrating the test sample(s) using hydraulics or an electro-dynamic shaker. Resonant frequencies can be determined up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Visors
Cycle Visors through full or partial travel cycles using customized pneumatic set-ups. Effort measurements for up and down travel are easily obtained using calibrated force gages. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
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