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From damage analysis and material testing to simulation and design

From damage analysis and material testing to simulation and design

Material testing and damage analysis

We offer you fast and competent support in the investigation of damage, the analysis of materials, the optimization of your production processes and the development of tailor-made remedial and optimization measures. This is completely independent of the industry in which you operate.

In the event of damage, we work in accordance with the recognized VDI 3822 guideline. Within the scope of well-founded damage assessments, we identify damage mechanisms, determine potential causes and develop targeted measures to prevent future damage. Our state-of-the-art laboratory and our mobile solutions enable us to carry out precise investigations that are directly tailored to your needs - whether on site or in our laboratory.

We pay particular attention to characterizing the strength behaviour (static, quasi-static, cyclic, dynamic) of materials such as metals, non-metals and fibre composites. We focus in particular on the determination of fatigue strength behavior (e.g. Wöhler lines) as well as the determination of crack-initiating and fracture-causing characteristics. Our accredited testing laboratory offers a wide range of testing options, including sampling, sample production, tests under extreme conditions (temperatures, media and loads) and targeted statistical evaluation methods.

For the characterization of systems, components, materials and defects
we use the following examination methods:

You've come to the right place. Me and my team will be happy to support you promptly.
Dr. Andreas Mösenbacher

Team Failure Analysis

Characterization of the fatigue behavior (LCF, HCF, TMF)

When describing the fatigue behavior using Wöhler curves, we basically differentiate between strain-controlled tests in the short-term strength range (LCF) and stress-controlled tests in the long-term strength range (HCF). The application of mechanical stresses and plastic strains through strain restraints at a controlled temperature corresponds to a thermomechanical fatigue test (TMF).

We can realize test loads between 500 N - 100 kN, test frequencies up to 130 Hz and test temperatures in the range between -196 °C and +900 °C.

Low cycle fatigue (LCF) testing: strain-controlled tests in accordance with ASTM E606 or ISO12106 and fatigue testing with a wide range of load types (tension, compression, shear)

Investigation of High Cycle Fatigue (HCF): Stress-controlled tests according to DIN50100, testing with a wide variety of load types (tension, compression, shear)

Investigation of thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF):

  • Mapping of combined cyclic thermal and mechanical loads
  • Independent control for the application of cyclic thermal and mechanical loads
  • Heating/cooling rates of 5 K/s
  • Testing in accordance with the "Validated Code of Practice for Strain-Controlled Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Testing"
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