Performance Testing - Performance test stands are
used during component development. This equipment is designed to
simulate the vehicle installation. The test stands are heavily
instrumented to measure forces, temperature, noise, speed,
pressure and vibration.
Durability Testing (Life Cycling) - Durability
test stands are used to cycle the product under typical
operating conditions to simulate long-term use of the part.
These machines may also cycle the part until failure.
Environmental
conditioning -These
test stands provide extreme environmental conditions to the part being
tested such as dust, salt spray or elevated temperature.
Fatigue
Testing - Fatigue test stands are used to overload the
component until failure.
Function Testing - Automated test stands are used to check
the assembly process at the component manufacture. This equipment is
designed to simulate the vehicle installation and verify that the
component operates within the design limits.
Leak Testing - Leak test stands check parts
for leaks using differential pressure decay. Leak values are
checked against adjustable limits to determine a pass/fail condition for
the part.