


The Fraunhofer IMWS has a multi-axial test rig for materials testing at its disposal. This hydraulic, multi-axial portal test rig can be used to perform static, cyclic, and multi-axial tests. This allows the mechanical properties of materials to be investigated under multi-axial loading. The test rig simulates the complex load conditions to which a material may be exposed in real-life applications by loading it simultaneously in several axes. This enables a realistic assessment of the strength and deformability of the material.
Application examples
- Recording damage tolerances of sandwich structures
- Bending cycle tests
- Static load tests
Technical data
- Modular/flexible system
- Footprint 3 x 4 m
- 7 test cylinders
- Force from 10 N to 400 kN
- Travel distance up to 250 mm
- Test frequency up to 200 Hz
- Acceleration up to 1.5 m/s