Biaxial Fatigue Testing for Truck Wheel Durability
Client Summary :
Our client is a leading manufacturer of
high-performance truck wheels, catering
to both domestic and international
markets. Their plant specializes in
producing durable, lightweight steel and
aluminum wheels for commercial
vehicles, with a strong emphasis on
innovation, safety, and sustainability.
Utilizing advanced engineering and
manufacturing processes, they meet the
demanding requirements of the trucking
industry, ensuring exceptional product
quality and reliability.
Industry:
- Automotive Component Manufacturing
Challenges:
- Complex Stress States:
Challenge: Biaxial testing involves applying loads in two different directions (e.g., tension and torsion or bending), creating a complex stress state within the material. Accurately modeling and predicting material behavior under these conditions is difficult.
Impact: Understanding the interaction between these combined stresses and their effect on fatigue requires advanced analytical methods to correctly interpret the results.
- Accurate Load Control and Synchronization
Challenge: Controlling and synchronizing two independent loads (e.g., axial and torsional) simultaneously is critical. Maintaining precise force or strain on both axes is essential for valid test results.
Impact: Any variation in applied loads could result in inaccurate data or premature specimen failure, complicating the ability to draw meaningful conclusions about the material’s performance.
Importance of Biaxial Fatigue Testing :
- Realistic Load Simulation: Biaxial testing provides a more accurate representation of real-world conditions, applying stress in multiple directions simultaneously.
- Material Insight: Engineers gain a better understanding of material behavior under complex stress patterns, improving design safety and accuracy.
- Fatigue Life Prediction: The test helps predict component fatigue life, reducing the risk of unexpected failures in the field.
Project Requirements :
- SCADA & PLC Development: Integration of drives, load cells, and linear scales with PLC.
- Automated Testing: A 99-step logic is implemented to test automatically, requiring no manual intervention. These tests follow a sequence of carefully designed steps to mimic actual
road conditions. The wheel is tested over the equivalent of 60,000 km, which requires 2-3 days of continuous and rigorous testing. The goal is to ensure the wheel has undergone the proper production process and can withstand real-world stress. - User-Friendly SCADA Screens:
Display of current test status
Easy-to-use alarm troubleshooting
Operator-friendly screens for maintenance mode
Data logging and report generation features
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