Overview:
Brake pad testing for conformance to specification has traditionally been done by random sampling destructive testing or ultrasonic testing. Random sample testing is expensive and not very effective in controlling non-batch related defects. Ultrasonic testing is slow, requires significant configuration and calibration, and results are unreliable due to process variability.
The Sciemetric Brake Pad Test System can be used to reliably and efficiently test 100% of brake pad production.
The Sciemetric Brake Pad Test System detects defects such as,
- Brake pad splits and cracks
- Poor cure
- Defective bonding between friction material and back plate
- Friction material de-lamination
- Incorrect friction material modulus
Benefits:
- Improve quality of brake pads
- Reduce warranty claims and charge-backs
- Ensure that each and every brake pad conforms to customer specifications and government regulations
- Increase customer satisfaction
Challenge:
A major brake pad manufacturer was shipping defective brake pads to their customers, resulting in deteriorating customer satisfaction and increasing warranty, quarantine and charge-back costs.
Download our complete application note to learn how the Sciemetric Brake Pad Test System helped this brake pad manufacturer.
