Automotive Mechanical Testing

At Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, we understand being at the forefront of testing innovation for the automotive industry is imperative to staying ahead. We are committed to providing innovative, quick turnaround and reliable testing intelligence for today’s automotive engineering demands.”

          • General Motors (GM) Worldwide Engineering Standards -
            GMW16704, GMW16705
          • Nadcap Accredited Since 1992
          • A2lA ISO 17025 Accredited
          • Customized Servo-Hydraulic Equipment
          • Extensive Scope and Comprehensive Data Unique to Each Test
          • Temperature Ranges from Cryogenic to 2400 °F
          • Thermomechanical Processing
          • Heat Treatment and Quenching Capabilities
          • Test Load Capacity Ranges from 25 grams to 1,000,000lbs.
          • Load and Strain Control Fatigue
          • Tensile Testing

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. (WMT&R) is a world leader in automotive mechanical testing. As automotive materials advance and become more complex in structure, the need for accurate, comprehensive testing of these materials continues to grow.

WMT&R laboratory provides all-inclusive testing for a wide variety of non-metallic and metallic materials, offering standardized and custom testing solutions. WMT&R provides superior technology, responsive versatility, and quality performance ensuring reliable and fast turnaround.


Mechanical Testing Services:

 

Common Automotive Testing

 

ASTM E8

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials


ASTM E21

Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials

 

ASTM E466

Standard Practice for Conducting Force Controlled Constant Amplitude Axial Fatigue Tests of Metallic Materials

 

ASTM E606

Standard Test Method for Strain-Controlled Fatigue Testing

 

GMW16704, GMW16705

General Motors (GM) Worldwide Engineering Standards
Test Time – upon receipt of test material, the corresponding times listed with the following procedures under GMW16705 will be followed:

  • Tensile Test
  • Staircase Fatigue Study
  • Overstress-Probe Fatigue Study
  • Strain-Controlled Fatigue Study

 

Thermomechanical Processing

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. provides Thermomechanical Analysis which studies the dimensional change of a material over a predefined temperature segment. A TMA applies a stress to a material and the resulting strain is measured while the material is subjected to a controlled temperature program.

TMA / SDTA 1 IC 600 and HT 1600

  • Combined temperature range of -112ºF to 3000ºF
  • Detects nanometer changes in length
  • Film Accessory Kit to allow for testing on thin films
  • Multiple probe types (3mm Flat, 1mm Flat, 3mm Ball Point, Knife Edge) for optimum results and resolution
  • General Testing: Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion, Glass Transition Determination, Softening Point, Heat Deflection Temperature, Determination of Material Anisotrophy)
  • Accreditations: NADCAP and A2LA



 

Heat Treatment Capabilities

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. maintains capabilities to heat treat material to various conditions onsite. Our facilities can handle a wide variety of thermo-mechanical processing.

For ferrous alloys:

    • Radiant Furnaces and Environmental Chambers
      • Homogenizing, Annealing, Spheroidizing, Process/Recrystallization Annealing, Stress Relieving
      • Normalizing, Quenching, and Tempering up to +2750°F
      • Cryogenic treatments down to -320°F

For non-ferrous alloys:

  • Forced Convection Furnaces
  • Solution Treating, Annealing, and Artificial Aging up to +1200°F


 


Manufacturing Technologies

On-Site Mechanical Engineering

The on-site Mechanical Engineering laboratory is staffed by specialists and engineers in product evaluation of actual prototype components and subassemblies. From custom design and fabrication of fixtures, to conducting the test, our mechanical engineers have the expertise and resources to assist our various testing departments in delivering data to customers in an efficient and timely manner.


GMW16705


On-Site Machine Shop

The on-site high-technology, full-service Machine Shop at Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. encompasses a clean, temperature-controlled environment and state-of-the-art equipment, with the ability to machine all test specimens onsite. In addition to machining standard specimens, our Machine Shop has the ability and resource to custom-design and machine fixtures for testing finished parts, odd shapes, and difficult or exotic materials.

Our reputation for quality machining and superior turnaround times brings us production work from other laboratories and mills. With our advanced in-house capabilities, and substantial engineering experience, we are known as specialists in low-stress grinding and machining sub size specimens to very close tolerances.


Additive Manufacturing Testing

With over five decades of materials testing experience, WMT&R is uniquely qualified to test materials created using additive manufacturing processes. We are a trusted testing partner for the aerospace primes and other companies in advanced industries such as automotive, medical, and power generation who are leading the adoption of these materials and processes.  We have been working closely with the leaders of additive manufacturing to learn more about the characteristics of these materials and advance the additive manufacturing processes.




WMT&R offers a definitive competitive advantage to our customers. In addition, our fully integrated laboratories enable WMT&R to continue providing the same quality and service that is a hallmark of our material testing. ON TIME DELIVERY is our commitment to all customers.


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