End-of-Line Testing

End-of-line tests are short-duration, mechanical evaluations of full vehicles that often occur as an integrated step near the end of the production line. These tests can be automated inline operations that require minimal operator intervention, or offline quality audits when more detailed investigations are requried. Specimens are subjected to a routine set of forces to determine pass or fail status, based on established manufacturing tolerances for squeak-and-rattle properties or other performance characteristics. The key with such testing rests in accuracy, repeatability and ease-of-use, in order to successfully discover issues while keeping pace with the production line.

 

MTS offers unparalleled end-of-line vehicle testing solutions, powered by best-in-class MTS First Road™ software specifically designed to improve end-of-line testing efficiency. The software’s intuitive user interface makes it fast and easy for operators at all skill levels to set up and run tests, while having the flexibility to easily switch between test inputs. Simply drive a vehicle or place a component test specimen on the test rig to accurately subject it to your choice of simulation profiles. Other products that are integral to MTS end-of-line testing offering include:

 

• Industry-standard, “4-poster” tire-coupled road simulators
• An optional wireless remote that allows operators to move freely inside a vehicle 
   during tests

• Digital controllers with high channel density, high capacity and superior configurability