The Right System for Your Application
The required testing system depends on material, the type of test, and required calculations. Our sales engineers are here to help you find the right solution.
Universal Testing Machine
The eXpert 2600 Series’ 5-600kN force range and ASTM F519 hydrogen embrittlement testing capabilities make it well suited for aerospace components, rigid metals, and composites alike. With ±0.5% load and strain accuracy, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration, and optional high-temperature testing, it delivers the traceability and precision aerospace material analysis and certification work demands.
Dual Column Servohydraulic Universal Testing Machine
The eXpert 1600 Series’ high-capacity servo-hydraulic actuation and rigid, low-deflection load frames deliver stable performance up to 600 kN for tensile, compression, and proof testing of high-strength metals, composites, and fasteners. Long dwell holds without load drift make it well suited for the rigorous qualification and certification testing aerospace programs require.
Rotating Beam Bending Fatigue Testing System
The eXpert 9300 Series’ ISO 1143-compliant rotating beam method and 4-point pure bending deliver fully-reversed, high-frequency fatigue data (up to 6,000 RPM) ideal for characterizing endurance limits in aerospace-grade metals and fasteners. Its closed-loop servo control compensates for compliance as cracks develop, generating accurate S–N curves aerospace engineers can trust for durability and fatigue-life certification.
Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing Machine
The eXpert 1900 Series’ rigid, fatigue-rated load frames and closed-loop servo control deliver stable, high-fidelity waveform cycling for aerospace-grade metals, composites, and fasteners under tension, compression, and combined loading. With load capacities up to 56,250 lbf and consistent amplitude over millions of cycles, it generates the accurate data engineers need for durability validation and fatigue-life qualification.
Case Studies
Niacc-Avitech Technologies Uses ADMET eXpert 1600 for Aircraft Shock Absorber Servicing
AEROSPACE ∙ UNIVERSAL TESTING SYSTEM
Niacc needed to certify landing gear shock absorbers at a demanding 49,000 lb load capacity that existing equipment couldn’t handle. ADMET delivered a custom-fit 60,000 lbf eXpert 1600 testing system with MTESTQuattro software, arriving in six weeks and ready for largely hands-off testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of materials testing systems are required for aerospace components?
Aerospace manufacturing requires rigorous mechanical evaluation of high-strength alloys, advanced composites, and fasteners. Universal testing machines perform tensile, compression, and flexural testing to verify airframe materials meet structural benchmarks. Because flight components encounter severe vibrations, fatigue testing systems are necessary to evaluate long-term durability and crack propagation in turbine blades and structural pins.
How do environmental chambers benefit aerospace materials testing?
Flight hardware routinely transitions between sub-zero high altitudes and intense propulsion heat. Integrating an environmental chamber with a mechanical load frame allows engineers to conduct high-temperature and low-temperature tensile or fatigue tests. This evaluates material behavior under actual flight conditions, ensuring skin panels and engine components retain structural integrity.
How does composites anisotropy impact aerospace testing standards?
Mechanical properties of anisotropic composites can vary based on force direction, requiring precise system alignment and careful testing. Testing programs for lightweight airframes rely on standards like ASTM D3039 for tensile properties. To satisfy strict quality audits, testing systems must use specialized grips and extensometers to ensure repeatable data and prevent specimen slippage.
How is hydrogen embrittlement tested in aerospace fasteners?
High-strength aerospace fasteners can fail catastrophically due to hydrogen absorption during plating or manufacturing. To prevent field failures, labs perform sustained load testing according to ASTM F519. This method uses dedicated mechanical test frames to apply continuous tension to fasteners, ensuring they maintain structural integrity under long-term stress.
Can legacy aerospace universal testing machines be retrofitted rather than replaced?
Aerospace facilities can modernize testing infrastructure through a software or controller retrofit. Many laboratories operate heavy-capacity load frames that remain structurally sound but feature obsolete electronics failing modern calibration requirements. Retrofitting older machines with digital controllers restores compliance, improves data accuracy, and extends equipment lifecycle without the expense of a new system.
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