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Fatigue Testing Lab

High Cycle and Low Cycle Fatigue Testing

Material properties are varied, and their test formats and styles must be as well to capture all the necessary data adequately. Fatigue testing laboratories require equipment and technical knowledge to simulate real-world wear in a compact timeframe. At LTI, our test departments are industry leaders in developing standards, and we bring this mentality to your products and test materials.

LTI has a full-service machine shop that supports low-stress grinding and polishing with various OEM approvals. We also have the support of our Metallography lab, which can run Fractography on fatigued samples.

Fatigue Testing Labs Analyze Materials Destructively

Fatigue Testing Process

High- and Low-Cycle Fatigue

The fatigue testing experts at LTI understand the critical applications for high- and low-cycle fatigue test methods. Our state-of-the-art facility takes on critical material fatigue testing programs for aerospace (space, commercial, and military), defense, transportation, energy, and education. Fatigue testing is often performed for production testing or during research and development stages when our customers develop material characterizations. Low cycle fatigue and high cycle fatigue test processes measure the ability of materials to withstand the application of repeated load cycles. The tests run under varying loads, speeds, and temperatures. Both high and low-cycle fatigue testing use cyclic loading to evaluate the lifespan of materials subjected to fluctuating strain and stress conditions, which may result in cracking or fracture. These tests are valuable in ensuring product safety, especially in industries where failure is not an option and human life is at stake.

Capabilities

  • Materials: Metals
  • Fatigue Test Methods: ASTM E466, ASTM E606, BS-EN 6072, BS-EN 7270, AIA/NAS – NAS 1069, NASM 1312
  • Specimen Shapes: Flat, round with threaded ends, round with smoothed ends, button-head, pin-loaded, custom
  • Temperature: -320°F (cryogenic with liquid nitrogen) up to 1800°F
  • Max Loading: 100 kips

Get Relief From Testing Logistics Fatigue With LTI

A fatigue testing lab determines how materials bear cyclic loading patterns leading up to and during failure. Test results give product developers a better idea of how their materials function and how long they can expect these materials to last during regular usage. Along with fatigue testing, LTI offers additional material characterization techniques that provide greater insight into how your materials will perform with simulated aging. The best part? All these services are available in our Philadelphia-area facility, simplifying turnaround times from separate test contractors across multiple locations.

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