Description
Description
The vImpact-64 is a compact, high-performance automatic modal hammer designed for use in production and test setups. As an advancement of the vImpact-63, the vImpact-64 can also excite flat structures centrally thanks to its optimized hammer geometry. For seamless integration into various production environments, the holding pin can be mounted in five different positions on the base, allowing the vImpact-64 to be used effectively both in-line and end-of-line.
The pulse intensity is variably adjustable, allowing the automatic modal hammer to be adapted to different components and sensor sensitivities. A timer mode is also available, in which blows are automatically triggered at predefined time intervals. Another feature is zero-point positioning (EndPos), which enables quick and consistent setup for various test configurations.
The automatic modal hammer vImpact-64 combines functionality and compactness, making it ideal for high-frequency measurements up to 60kHz on smaller components or assemblies.
Advantages & Innovations
- High reproducibility
- Bounce-free excitation
- Adjustable impact forces up to >150N
- Impact force adjustable from 1 to 100%
- Frequency ranges up to 60kHz
- Optimized for end-of-line testing
- Easy positioning
- Variable distance to the test object
- Easy setup with zero-point positioning
- Interchangeable force cells
- Intuitive operation via the controller’s touchscreen
- Plug and play
- Can be controlled via USB through serial interface
- vImpact remote software included
- Suitable for measurements in clean rooms
- Hit Counter
- Countdown till hit in timer mode
- DAkkS calibration (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) possible
Application & Integration
- Quality control
- End-of-line testing
- Automated modal analysis without supervision
- Material testing
- Condition analysis
- Process monitoring
- Experimental modal analysis
- Test stands
- Damping determination
- Frequency analysis
- Sound analysis
Setup Automatic modal hammer
Good excitation
When operating an automatic modal hammer, the precise setup of the hammer is important in order to obtain good transmission functions.
To do this, the tip of the hammer must hit the measurement object at a right angle. In this case, the load cell is subjected to axial stress and guarantees that the force is transmitted correctly.
Bad excitation
If not set up correctly, the load cell will also be loaded in the transverse direction. The load cells are designed for measurement in the axial direction. Transverse forces that occur are not measured.
In the case of a non-vertical impact, the test object is excited at an angle and the vertical impact force is unknown.
The new vImpact-63/64 and vImpact-2003/2004 have a setup mode in which the hammers move to the intended stop position. In this position, it is very easy to align the automatic modal hammers correctly.
MAUL-THEET Upgrade Program
Stay one step ahead with MAUL-THEET technology – We offer future-oriented solutions across all our product lines so you can always benefit from the latest innovations. Whether you’re looking to expand your current setup or transition to the newest generation of our systems, we offer attractive upgrade options with discounts of up to 40%.
You already have an automatic modal hammer from another manufacturer and would like to benefit from our upgrade program? No problem, we also exchange third-party devices for the latest MAUL-THEET models upon request – ensuring maximum precision, reliability, and ease of use.