MTS Elastomer Testing Software

Monitor dynamic properties vs. time or fatigue cycles.

• Samples specified force, length, and phase relationship of input signals
• Calculates and displays (9) critical properties: K*, K’, K”, Phase, Tan Delta, Damping, Total Energy, displacement, and load amplitude
• Supports limit checking to trigger appropriate actions

Requires

• 793.10 Multi-Purpose TestWare (MPT)

Easy-to-use software designed to increase your efficiency in both production quality testing and laboratory testing.

• Conduct simple dynamic characterization, static deflection and conditional quality tests with single channel control on machines rated to 400 Hz.
• Trend-line analysis features include the use of X-Bar charts and customizable Western Electric process control rules that ensure a deliberate response to trend deviations and enable operators to proactively respond to data deviations
• Provides advanced users the ability to define numerous test attributes:
  • User access levels
  • Frequency sweeps without delays between frequency increments
  • Analysis methods for calculating static and dynamic test results
  • Size and position of graphs and tabular run-time test results
  • Digital input / output capabilities for integrating directly into a manufacturing cell for manual, semi-automated or fully automated testing
• Generates reports to display test results

Conduct dynamic characterization of viscoelastic materials or components under a wide range of variables with up to four channels of simultaneous control.

• Measure Dynamic Stiffness (K), Phase Angle, Damping (C), Modulus (E or G), Tan Delta
• Perform characterizations as a function of frequency, dynamic amplitude and mean level on systems with a single dynamic channel
• Sweep single variables to obtain mean level, dynamic amplitude, frequency, temperature, or phase relationship between channels of control
• Combine multiple sweeps in one test
• Perform characterizations as a function of phase between the dynamic channels on systems with more than one dynamic channel. 
• Perform characterizations as a function of temperature set point
• Includes automatic measurement and correction of system dynamic errors induced by transducers and electronics

Requires

• 793.03 Calculations with Outputs
• 793.05 Amplitude Phase Control
• 793.10 MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT)

Add sine-on-sine and pulse waveform capability to 793.31

• May be used as a stand-alone package
• Perform characterizations as a function of fundamental mean level, fundamental and harmonic frequency, and fundamental and harmonic amplitude using sine-on-sine waveshape
• Perform characterizations as a function of fundamental base level, fundamental and pulse frequency, and pulse amplitude
• Provides dynamic control of a single channel containing a force transducer (load cell) and a linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT)
• Provides limited control of additional static channels, including temperature control and monitor channels

Requires

• 793.03 Calculations with Outputs 
• 793.05 Amplitude Phase Control
• 793.10 MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT)

Characterize the elastomeric stiffness properties of materials and components.

• Create three fundamental test types: Tensile, Tensile-Compressive, Compressive
• Characterize the specimen behavior as a function of a constant application rate of load or displacement
• Conduct the test between predefined load or displacement end levels with independent definitions of a precondition phase and a data acquisition phase
• Calculate stiffness values as chord modulus or tangent modulus during the loading or unloading portion of the test or as an average of the two
• Calculations can also be done on the “Initial Segment” where part transitions from a rest period after dwell period
• View the test graphics in real time to evaluate the test
• Automatic displacement error correction due to frame stiffness deflection

Requires: 

• 793.10 MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT)

An extension of 793.31 and 793.33 software for the QC/QA environment, featuring a simplified user interface and pass/fail determination.

• Compare calculated parameters to predefined limits for quality control applications
• Send Pass/Fail data to a part file or COM port and light indicators
• May select data to be displayed during batch test operation and stored for post-test analysis
• Includes macros for Microsoft Excel that calculate basic statistical information 

Requires

• 793.10 MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT)
• 793.31 Dynamic Characterization or 793.33 Static Deflection

Conduct tests that search for a specimen’s resonant frequency.

• Apply a constant amplitude frequency sweep to reveal the natural frequency of the test article
• Multiple frequency sweeps in each test allow you to improve resolution of your results
• Measure the transfer function between the actuator LVDT and the output accelerometer
• Patented phase and amplitude control algorithm adjusts test inputs to specimen response
• Plot a transmissibility curve
• Frequency is limited by load unit resonance and data acquisition rate

Requires

• 793.10 MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT)
• Resonance Search Kit; Series 831 - Accelerometer Assembly with electronics

Design and apply waveforms that represent service conditions

• SINE-on-SINE Process superposes two sinusoidal waveforms
• PULSE Process produces a mixed mode pulse that separates the offset control mode pulse producing control mode
• Typically used in durability test applications when a periodic pulse is needed, such as rolling wheels, paper processing or engine valves

Requires

• 793.10 MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT)

Setup a test system for use with Remote Parameter Control (RPC) software

• Edit and analyze time histories
• Calculate system models
• Efficiently develop drive files
• Define and execute durability tests

Requires

• 793.72 Time History Playout & Acquisition software 

Easily generate master curves to gain insight into the temperature-dependent properties of viscoelastic materials

• Leverage the Time-Temperature Superposition (TTS) principle by using Williams-Landel-Ferry (WLF) model calculations
• Determine temperature-dependent mechanical property behaviors far beyond a lab’s physical testing capabilities  - out to MHz or even GHz frequencies