Multi-Axial Simulation Table (MAST) Testing Services
Accelerate your product development cycle with Element's comprehensive Multi-Axial Simulation Table (MAST) testing that replicates real-world conditions in a controlled laboratory environment. Get your automotive components to market faster while maintaining the highest safety and reliability standards through precise, six-axis motion simulation testing.
What is Multi-Axial Simulation Table (MAST) Testing at Element?
MAST testing replicates real-world vibrational conditions in controlled laboratory settings across six degrees of freedom. At Element, our Engaged Experts operate a 5'x7' MAST system that delivers simultaneous force and motion across vertical, lateral, longitudinal, pitch, roll, and yaw axes. This comprehensive capability produces accurate, accelerated simulations of real-world service environments, with a frequency range of 1-50Hz, 1100 lbs centered table payload capacity, 14 control/acquisition channels, and 14 digital inputs/outputs for precise testing control.
What Can Element Offer You For Multi-Axial Simulation Table (MAST) Testing Services?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Element's comprehensive testing suite delivers complete validation across all critical performance parameters. We combine advanced testing capabilities with customized protocols to meet your specific requirements, whether you need focused component testing or complete assembly validation. Our specialized facilities enable testing of high-risk components while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Detailed testing capabilities include:
- Noise and vibration analysis for component and system optimization
- Squeak and rattle detection across multiple operating conditions
- Dynamic performance testing under varied load conditions
- Structural durability validation through accelerated lifecycle testing
- Real-time load cycling for battery systems
- Early-stage development validation testing
- Complete system performance verification
- Environmental condition simulation
Components and assemblies we test
Components and assemblies we test
Element’s MAST system offers high-quality vibration simulation for a broad range of vehicle components and assemblies.
We test:
- Batteries and battery carriages
- Body assemblies
- Engine mounts
- Exhaust systems
- Tanks
- Headlamp assemblies
- HVAC systems
- Instrument panels and dashboard assemblies
- Powertrain mounts
- Radiators
- Seats
- Electrical systems
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
We transform your proving ground data into optimized laboratory tests, systematically removing non-damaging content to create efficient, repeatable testing protocols. This sophisticated approach delivers precise correlation between simulated and real-world performance while significantly reducing testing time. Our method enables accurate prediction of component lifecycle performance, helping you validate designs faster and more cost-effectively than traditional testing approaches.
Our solution provides:
- Detailed analysis of proving ground data to identify critical test parameters
- Removal of non-damaging content for optimized test efficiency
- Real-time correlation between laboratory and real-world performance
- Accelerated lifecycle testing with maintained accuracy
- Customized test protocols based on your specific requirements
- Comprehensive data analysis and reporting
- Direct correlation between simulated and proving ground part-life
- Rapid test protocol development and implementation
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our state-of-the-art 5'x7' MAST system delivers simultaneous force and motion across all six degrees of freedom, operating at 1-50Hz frequency range with 14 control channels and digital I/O capabilities. The system includes specialized features like fire suppression technology for battery testing and advanced data acquisition systems. Our equipment can handle payloads up to 1100 lbs while maintaining precise control across all motion axes.
Which labs we offer this service at
Which labs we offer this service at
Our team operates from Product Qualification Testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest Product Qualification Testing hub is on our Locations Page.
Components we test
- Battery systems and carriages
- Body assemblies and structural components
- Exhaust systems and powertrain mounts
- Instrument panels and dashboard assemblies
- HVAC systems and electrical components
- Tanks
- Headlamp assemblies
- Radiators
- Seats
- Engine mounts
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Accelerated time to market without compromising quality
Cost-effective real-world performance validation made simple
Comprehensive safety validation for high-risk components
Complete performance verification across all parameters
Why Choose Element
End-to-end testing solutions
Advanced technology platform
Specialized safety features
Accelerated development support
1100lbs payload capacity
14control/data channels
14digital inputs/outputs
5’x7’ MAST system
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VIEW ALL LOCATIONSAdvanced safety solutions
Our unique self-contained testing room with integrated fire suppression technology enables safe testing of high-risk components like batteries, providing both security and precise data collection. This specialized facility allows us to conduct comprehensive performance testing while maintaining the highest safety standards, giving you confidence in both the testing process and results. Our safety systems are integrated with advanced data collection capabilities.
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