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By accelerating and intensifying environmental conditions, it is possible to predict how products will perform during their lifetime. ATS has the capability to conduct a wide variety of simulated weathering and artificial aging tests. Because product development cannot wait for years of actual outdoor exposure, accelerated laboratory weathering can provide results in a fraction of that time. With a clear understanding of the mechanisms and variables of natural weathering, it is possible to obtain reliable comparative results in a matter of weeks rather than years.

Vibration Testing is conducted on several electrodynamic shakers up to 12,000 lbf. All vibration test systems are setup for combined temperature environment (from -73°C to +177°C). Various vibration and shock conditions can be generated (Sine, Random, Random-on-Random, Sine-on-Random, Classical Shocks, SRS). 

Capabilities
  • Accelerated Weathering and Materials Testing
  • Platings
  • Product Testing
  • Corrosion Investigations
  • SEM/EDS Analysis
  • Coatings Failure Analysis
  • Salt Fog
  • Acoustic Measurement
  • Cyclic Corrosion Testing
  • Temperature/Humidity Cycling
  • Weatherometer Exposure (Xenon-arc, Fluorescent UV)
  • Vibration/Shock Testing  (Electrodynamic Shakers)
  • Combined Temperature/Vibration Testing
  • On-site/Field Data Acquisition and Analysis
  • Experimental Modal Analysis
  • Taber and Scrubb Abrasion Testing
  • Color and Gloss Testing
  • Various Impact Testing
  • Conical Mandrel Bend Testing

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