Purpose of Shaker Testing of Automotive and Ground Vehicles
Shakers simulate the vibrational stresses that automotive parts encounter in real-world driving conditions, including:
Road-induced vibration (bumps, potholes, rough terrain)
Engine and drivetrain vibration
Aerodynamic forces (wind resistance, turbulence)
Operational vibration (braking, acceleration, and handling dynamics)
Shakers allow precise control over frequency, amplitude, and acceleration to reproduce these conditions accurately.
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Why is it Used in the Automotive Industry?
Key Objectives:
-Reliability Testing
-Ensures components can withstand long-term vibration exposure without failure
-Fatigue & Durability Testing
-Identifies weak points that could lead to premature wear
-Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Analysis
-Helps to reduce unwanted vibration and noise to improve comfort
-Regulatory Compliance
-Ensures products meet industry standards (for example,, ISO 16750, SAE J1455, IEC 60068)
Product Development
-Allows engineers to fine-tune designs before mass production
Automotive Components Tested with Shakers
-Powertrain Components (engine mounts, transmission cases)
-Suspension Parts (control arms, bushings, shock absorbers)
-Vehicle Chassis & Body Parts
-Infotainment & Electronic Modules
-EV Batteries & Battery Management Systems (BMS)
-Headlights & Interior Fixtures
Industry Standards & Compliance
Automotive manufacturers follow strict guidelines for vibration testing, including:
-ISO 16750 Environmental testing for road vehicles
-SAE J1455 Electronic equipment testing for heavy vehicles
-IEC 60068 General environmental testing procedures
-MIL-STD-810 Military-grade testing (used for off-road and defence vehicles)
-ECE R100 Homologation for lithium batteries installed on 4-wheel electric vehicles for the transport of persons or goods of road vehicles of categories categories M and N with electric traction.
-UN38.3 An international standard for testing and transporting lithium-ion batteries
