Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS
4-point bending test with optical measurement.
Mechanical testing refers to the examination of materials or components with regard to their mechanical properties. This includes the evaluation of strength, hardness, elasticity, fracture resistance, and other relevant parameters. At Fraunhofer IMWS, the testing process serves to evaluate the suitability of a material or component for a specific application and to ensure that it meets the necessary technical requirements. In this destructive testing method, the materials or components are altered or destroyed so that they can no longer be used.
The testing can be carried out using various methods such as tensile, compression, bending, hardness, fatigue, or impact tests. Various test setups are available for this purpose at Fraunhofer IMWS.