Fokker Make Safer Landing Gear with New Testing Machines
Ulm, Germany: To minimize the risk of damage due to hydrogen absorption in metal aviation components, Fokker Landing Gears recently equipped its mechanical laboratory with three type Kappa 50 LA creep testing machines from Messphysik Materials Testing GmbH. Based in Australia, Messphysik is the center of expertise within the Zwick Roell Group for optical strain measurement and creep testing. As a supplier of best-in-class landing gear systems for helicopters and airplanes, Fokker were particularly impressed by the flexibility provided by the testControl machine electronics and testXpert testing software. Expert advice and the compact size of the testing systems were also decisive selection criteria.
Using the Kappa 50 LA lever-arm creep testing systems, Hydrogen embrittlement is tested mechanically in accordance with the international ASTM F519 standard. Test specimens are produced under the same manufacturing conditions as the original components. With its three new testing systems, Fokker can now test up to twelve specimens simultaneously, thereby ensuring that test results are available rapidly enough to ensure the company's high production throughput remains unaffected.
Messphysik has a long track-record of international success in optical strain measurement for materials testing. The use of Zwick Roell components allows Messphysik products to be sold and serviced worldwide. Zwick's testControl electronics, for example, provide precise, standard-compliant test control, while testXpert testing software is both intuitive and easy-to-use for any operator.
For further information on the Messphysik Kappa 50 LA creep testing systems, testControl electronics and testXpert testing software, please visit: www.zwick.com
About the Zwick Roell Group
Zwick Roell Group customers benefit from more than 150 years of experience in the manufacturing of high quality testing systems. Zwick is the global leader in static testing and is experiencing significant growth with its dynamic test systems. A financially strong and family run business, its innovative product developments, diverse product range, and global support provide tailored solutions targeted specifically at the needs of both Research and Development and Quality Assurance customers. Serving more than 20 industry sectors with 960 employees, via manufacturing facilities in Germany, regional headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and Singapore, as well as offices in 56 countries worldwide, the brand name Zwick is a guarantee of the highest quality and support. For more information see: www.zwick.com
Zwick Roell AG has held a 100% stake in Messphysik Materials Testing GmbH since 2006. Messphysik develops testing solutions based on the Zwick Roell product range to meet the most exacting requirements. Close collaboration with customers is an essential element; key to the company's success is its 25 years' experience of materials testing and optical strain measurement technology, backed by the commitment and flexibility of its employees.
Messphysik is ISO 9001 certified.
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