Full Exhaust System Testing utilizing MAST Tables
Dual Mast Table Exhaust Test
Testing the complete exhaust system using MAST tables allows an OEM to expose the system to a life-time of usage simulated in a laboratory environment over the course of just a few weeks. This type of testing typically starts with the instrumentation of the exhaust system and vehicle with accelerometers, thermocouples and strain gages. Somat E-Dac acquisition systems are used to collect the road load data while the vehicle is driven over proving ground events. Data analysis and editing is done with nCode Glyph works analysis software. This allows the test time to be reduced while retaining the damage that the exhaust system would see for the specified durability schedule.
MGA can accept many formats of CAD data from the customer which is then used to design the test fixtures. Fixtures are built and certified to provide the mounting locations for the engine and the body side hangers.