The Role of Multipurpose Hydraulic Fatigue Testing System in Forensic Engineering Investigative Process

The prime purpose of forensic engineering investigation is to pinpoint the cause or causes of failure with a scope to enhance quality, performance or life of a component. It also helps the authorities to determine why an accident occurred or the structure failed to sustain.

But moreover, the advanced forensic engineering investigation process also help in foreseeing the capacity of materials that would be used for the construction of different structures. This is why the use of material testing systems are pretty crucial and choosing the right testing unit makes a great difference.

Let’s take a look at the LFV Compact Multipurpose Dynamic and Fatigue Systems and what role it plays in the forensic engineering investigative process. Keep reading till the end to find out all about them.

What does it offer?

The LFV Compact Series provides ergonomically designed test systems that are the perfect solution for characterising the dynamic and static properties of materials and components. These space saving systems operate at force capacities up to 50 kN.

The testing machine has an integrated hydraulic power supply at its base making the entire unit compact, easy-to-install and space saving. The fatigue rated actuator is fitted conveniently in the upper crosshead. This high-performance system includes a lower integral T-slot platen that is versatile and corrosion resistant.

The T-slot platen is ideal for mount grips and fixtures, samples or any sort of engineering components or finished goods. Some of the typical applications incorporate monotonic tension (static), bend, compression and shear. It also allows a plethora of fatigue tests such as fatigue crack growth testing, manufacturing assemblies for biomedical/aircraft and other industries along with testing of components.

Why Material Testing is Important Using Multipurpose Systems?

The quality of materials used in the manufacturing of a product is as crucial as the reliability of the manufacturing process involved. With the help of material testing, experts are able to understand and quantify if a particular material or treatment process is appropriate for a specific application or not.

Since there are an extensive variety of materials and treatment processes available in the market, it becomes overwhelming to pick the right choice. However, through material testing solutions such as LFV Compact Multipurpose Dynamic and Fatigue Systems, the choices can be narrowed down to the most suitable selection for the intended use.

Testing also ensures standard certification of a material or to validate that it meets other strict criteria before they are released for commercial use. Material testing also helps in identifying other crucial information about the specific materials which may not be otherwise revealed.

Highlights of LFV Compact Multipurpose Dynamic and Fatigue Systems

·          Compact, versatile and space saving design for testing components and a range of materials.

·          Advanced digital control electronics along with closed loop data acquisition rate, control and self-identifying transducer coding.

·          Adjustable test space available ranging from mechanical lift to automatic system.

·          High accuracy digital piston stroke transducer and load cell.

·          Hydraulic passive clamping system that ensures the upper crosshead is fastened to the column without the application of any hydraulic pressure.

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