Mechanical Testing

Utilization of CAE has increased within the development process for combustion engines. However, the necessity of testing is required now and in the future.

Driven by the requirement to realize a cost-effective development process, the perception of mechanical testing is that it takes more time and requires expensive resources

FEV's answer to those criticisms, in combination with the constraint to deliver a high quality product, is the demand-controlled usage of all available tools. FEV has built its foundation of mechanical testing on the three key forms of testing:

• Component
• Functional
• Durability

These testing programs ensure a time - and cost - optimized process. Functional and durability testing are provided for both - test bench and vehicle investigations.

FEV has established a continuously used process, defined in detailed standards (FEV Test Catalog), to ensure the quality of work with the target to generate loadable results. The procedures include general mechanisms ( release responsibilities) and mandatory methods for the in-depth study of such items as boundary conditions for test bench investigations.

The necessary tools to convert the theoretic standards into reality are provided by FEV's resources. In addition to our highly educated and experienced work force, generous Mechanical Test Centers are available. Besides the test cells, a direct connection to the following facilities is available:

• Engine assembly
• Workshops (including vehicle)
• Laboratories