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Why is it important that wear testing be performed?
2018/08/23
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The primary reason companies conduct abrasion resistance tests is to ensure they are producing a quality product that is free from defects; consistent in performance; and will endure throughout its life cycle.
The ideal solution would be to analyze a material’s wear resistance in actual use. Unfortunately, this approach often takes many years before useful data becomes available. Additionally, the cost of conducting a field test could be prohibitive and the complexity of identifying and monitoring the influences can be unwieldy. An accelerated laboratory test is appealing because companies can compress the life span of a product into a much shorter duration within a controlled and monitored environment. Plus, it allows materials to be tested in the same manner, and under the same conditions.
For many products, an established test protocol has been developed to ensure test results are comparable. This allows a company to demonstrate they meet a minimum performance standard. Or testing can help a company gain a competitive advantage by showing how it performs compared to the competition. Another advantage of testing is to evaluate the impact of supplier or material changes before they are implemented. In today’s competitive environment, lower cost options may be appealing but have unintended negative consequences on product quality.
While a lab test may not represent the actual conditions materials are exposed to, testing can duplicate many real world conditions allowing you to have higher reproducibility with your evaluations. And following an established methodology helps ensure your results will be both repeatable and reproducible.
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