Applied Technical Services’ mechanical testing department offers cyclic fatigue testing services that measure how cyclic forces affect a material over time. Fatigue can lead to structural failure in materials, so it’s important to conduct cyclic fatigue tests that evaluate the life expectancy and strength of materials and structures.
What is Cyclic Fatigue?
Cyclic fatigue is the stress, strain, and deformation experienced by a material during cyclic loading. There are two forms of cyclic fatigue: low cycle and high cycle fatigue.
Low Cycle Fatigue Testing
Low cycle fatigue testing exposes components to cyclic strains that induce fatigue failure in a limited number of cycles. Materials experiencing low cycle fatigue will often experience plastic deformation in each cycle and have a finite endurance for the loading cycle.
High Cycle Fatigue Testing
High cycle fatigue occurs when a material experience elastic deformation after a high number of cycles. High cycle fatigue tests have low amplitude and high frequency.
Our Cyclic Fatigue Testing Services
High-speed rotating equipment failures can pose risks to personnel and permanently damage expensive equipment, and fatigue-induced flaws are often the root causes of failure. Applied Technical Services’ fatigue testing services simulate the conditions of specific applications, informing manufacturers of a material’s potential flaws and expected fatigue life.Our state-of-the-art fatigue testing machine exposes materials to constant loading and unloading forces for a predetermined number of cycles or until failure. The loading cycles accurately simulate the fatigue initiation and propagation seen over a lifetime of use in various applications.
Equipment Capabilities
- Temperature Range: Ambient to 1000°C
- Load Capacity: 2lbs to 55 Kip
Applied Technical Services’ Commitment to Service
We are an internationally recognized and respected inspection and testing provider dedicated to delivering our clients’ positive experiences and professional services. Since our founding in 1967, we have remained committed to the continuous improvement and expansion of services. We are an IS0 9001 certified qualified management system specializing in chemistry, mechanical, nondestructive, and calibration services. Our various ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited facilities have served clients in various industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Communications
- Commercial Properties
- Construction
- Consumer Products
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Insurance / Legal
- Manufacturing
- Nuclear
- Oil and Gas
- Power Generation
- Pulp and Paper
- Renewable Energy
Our technicians conduct services in accordance with the applicable standards and specifications while ensuring that the testing services meet the client’s demands. Please call +1 (888) 287-5227 to speak with an ATS representative today to request a free quote for our cyclic fatigue testing services.
