The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) offers high temperature fatigue testing services that evaluate how materials respond to cyclic stresses at elevated temperatures.
What is Temperature Fatigue Testing?
Fatigue tests evaluate how materials respond to repeated stress and cyclic loads. Temperature fatigue tests enable experts to evaluate a material’s response to repeated stress at specific temperatures. Temperature directly affects a material’s properties. Increases or decreases in temperature can change the material’s strength and impact its ability to function as intended in certain situations.
What is Thermal Stress?
Thermal stress refers to the mechanical stress materials experience due to fluctuations in temperature. Elevated temperatures generally reduce the strength and stiffness of materials. Colder temperatures increase strength and stiffness but reduce ductility. Over time, thermal stress can lead to several issues, including:
- Localized corrosion leading to pitting
- Deformation
- Structural damage
- Surface damage
- Reduced lifespan
Temperature tests help predict a material’s response to mechanical and environmental conditions. This allows manufacturers to select suitable materials for extreme temperature applications.
More About Our Fatigue Testing Lab
Our highly trained staff of experienced technicians uses our state-of-the-art fatigue testing lab to test and analyze metallic materials in compliance with industry standards and our clients’ unique specifications. We recognize that a material’s mechanical properties must be thoroughly assessed to understand a material’s potential strengths, weaknesses, and applications. Our lab is an important resource for clients seeking to improve their product designs, material selection processes, and quality control practices.
Our temperature testing services include elevated, cryo, and ambient temperature testing capabilities that comply with the ASTM E466 and ASTM E606 testing standards.
The Importance of High Temperature Fatigue Tests
High temperature fatigue tests provide engineers with the opportunity to evaluate how materials respond to thermal and mechanical stress, enabling them to determine which material would perform best if incorporated into a final product. Proper material selection is essential to ensuring the safety and long-term viability of a product.
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Please consider the ATS Family of Companies for your fatigue testing needs. Call +1 (888) 287-5227 today to receive a free quote.
