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Vibration test stand | VTS

The vibration test stand was specifically designed for highly precise determination of resonances and modal parameters while minimizing the influence of the clamping on the results.

Vibration test stand VTS by MAUL-THEET

Kurzdefinition

Typische Anwendungen

Ablauf

Ausgänge und Schnittstellen

Normen und Richtlinien

Mit dem VTS können Messungen entsprechend den folgenden Normen und Richtlinien durchgeführt werden
Die Messergebnisse werden dabei automatisch oder ganz einfach auf Knopfdruck in einem Report zusammengefasst.

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Description

With the vibration test stand, you can carry out component tests according to your specifications in a time- and cost-efficient manner. The high frequency resolution enables frequency determination with an accuracy of <1Hz. The determination of resonances and modal parameters is automated and does not require expert knowledge on the part of the operating personnel. Thanks to project-based organization in a database, you can keep track of all measurements at all times.

Advantages & Innovation

Vibration test stand VTS Software (innovation) by MAUL-THEET
  • Cost and time savings thanks to low personnel costs
  • Automated test system for determining natural frequencies
  • Test procedures in accordance with internal company regulations
  • Scalable for different component types and sizes
  • Different clamping blocks depending on component size
  • Software-controlled hydraulic clamping (optional by arrangement)
  • Easy to use
  • Excitation by automatic modal hammer
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT)
  • Bounce-free excitation
  • High reproducibility
  • Vibration measurement using a laser Doppler vibrometer, microphone or accelerometer
  • Frequency range up to 100kHz
  • Frequency resolution <1Hz to 20kHz
  • Automatic measurement report generation
  • Project-orientated database structure
  • SQL database for multiple workstations
  • Export to Excel, ASCII or SAP
  • DAkkS calibration (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) possible

Application & Integration

Vibration test stand VTS Software (application) by MAUL-THEET
  • Quality control
  • End-of-line testing
  • 100% inspection
  • Series testing
  • Determination of resonances
  • Determination of modal parameters
  • Product testing
  • Prototype studies
  • Research and development
  • Early damage detection
  • Material testing

Components

Excitation unit

The broadband excitation is carried out with a manual or automatic modal hammer

  • Frequency ranges up to 40kHz
  • Impact forces up to 2500N
  • High reproducibility

Vibration sensor

The VTS can be operated with the following vibration sensors

  • Laser Doppler vibrometer
  • Microphone
  • Accelerometer

Measurement data acquisition

4-channel measuring system with synchronous scanning

  • AC, DC and IEPE coupling
  • Anti-aliasing filter
  • 24-bit resolution
  • Frequency ranges 1 to 100kHz
  • Frequency resolution 100 to 26500 FFT lines

Windows PC

  • Standard or industrial PC, also according to customer requirements, with Windows 10/11

Software

The VTS software controls the entire testing process. It includes user management, management of test objects, work orders, measurements, analyzes as well as documentation and report creation.

Specification of the test object

  • Name and meta data
  • dB values for attenuation calculation (0.5 to 3dB)
  • Frequency range 1 to 40kHz selectable
  • Frequency resolution (number of FFT lines) selectable
  • Frequency bands and permissible tolerance ranges

Measuring sequence according to a task

  • Series measurement
  • Repeat measurement

VTS test stand configurator

Automatic measurement procedure

  • Manual shock excitation or triggering the automatic modal hammer
  • Measurement of the excitation force (if present) and the vibration response
  • Averaging the FRF or response spectrum
  • Peak picking and quality assessment

Report creation and output of results for each job as a table

  • Printer, PDF, Excel, CSV, etc.

What we can do for you

In addition to manufacturing and supplying standard measurement systems for natural frequency determination, we design, plan and develop customer-specific solutions tailored to your requirements. We are also happy to carry out the measurements for you as a service.

Please contact us—we will be happy to provide you with a quote.