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PTC has its own considerable resources in terms of calibrated equipment, high-performance facilities and available floor space. Together, these capabilities enable the development of innovative solutions on a single, dedicated site. The integration of these capacities means that we can keep to the very tight schedules demanded by developments aimed at the rapid commissioning of solutions with a high level of technological maturity (TRL 4-9).


Prototype manufacturing (CNC milling, turning, granite table)

Prototypes Manufacturing



  • Prototype Manufacturing: 450 m² [4840ft²]
  • CNC specimens cutting
  • 4 conventional milling machines, up to : 6,50 m [21 ft]
  • 1 conventional turning lathe
  • 1 granite table for Assy and control : 15 m² [160 ft²]
  • Direct access to all Sonaca machines processes, welding area and expertise
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Environnemental & fatigue testing, material characterisation

R&D Mechanical Testing



  • R&D laboratory : 250 m² [2700 ft²]
  • 8 test machines, up to : 500 kN [112000 lb]
  • Fatigue testing up to 50 Hz
  • BImpact test bench, up to : 130 J [95 lb.ft]
  • Test conditions : -150°C to +300°C
  • Moisture conditioning : 600 L
  • Metallography : 100 m² [1000 ft²]
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ASTM G76-95, tribometer, erosion test

Erosion


Rain Erosion Test Bench


We have developed a robust Rain Erosion Test Bench delivering OEM & Tier1s in aero structures with accurate results on samples.
The bench test equipment is dedicated to deliver results from rain droplets impacts event. DVI (detailed visual inspection), IMI (microscopic inspections) and measure of weight loss are performed for damage characterization.


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Controlled Erosion Tribometer


We have developed a dust erosion test bench delivering movables and seal manufacturers with accurate and reliable results @RT or LT.
The test equipment is intended to provide results simulating impacts of solid microparticles occurring during flights. The IVC (detailed visual inspection) and IMI (microscopic inspection) and the measurement of mass loss are performed for damage characterization.
The tribometry bench used at the SONACA Test Center is using an instrumented precision micro-sander and the ASTM G76-95 standard allowing comparative tests on flat coupons or seal samples.


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bundle of strain gauges

Instrumentation & Measurement



  • Instrumentation Lab : 250 m² [2700 ft²]
  • Dielectric strength tests bench : 50 m² [540 ft²]
  • Flow & vibrations test benches : 250 m² [2700 ft²]
  • Data loggers, up to : 450 channels
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Multi-actuator static & fatigue loading of sub-component or full-scale

Development & Certification Test Center



  • 3 Structural test benches : 1400 m² [15000 ft²]
  • 2 system test benches : 200 m² [2150 ft²]
  • #max of strain gauges : 450 (5x90)
  • # of large structural tests : 9
  • Max jacks / test : 16 + 22
  • 45 actuators, up to : 300 kN [74200 lb]
  • Development of test tools
  • Direct access to all Sonaca NDT machines, processes and expertise
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On-line test monitoring and reporting

Computer-aided solutions



  • NI LabWindows/CVI, C/C++
  • Sybase Power Builder, Java
  • VBA (Office 2010)
  • SQL Server, Oracle
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Thermal Cycling and Thermal Vacuum Testing for Space

Thermal Cycling and Thermal Vacuum Testing for Space



  • Suitable for microsatellite and for space equipment
  • Thermal Cycling chamber (max. 390 mm) for life testing (-130 °C to +130 °C)
  • High Vacuum Thermal Chamber (max. 500 mm) (-160 °C to +180 °C)
  • ISO8 Cleanroom Access to/from chamber
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Proven experience in Static, Fatigue & Endurance Testing



  • BizJet Movable & Fixed Leading Edge (structure & mechanisms)
  • Single aisle Civilian Aircraft Movable & Fixed Leading Edges (structure & mechanisms)
  • Twin aisle Civilian Aircraft Moveable Leading Edges (structure & mechanisms)
  • Regional Jet Movable Leading Edges (structure & mechanisms)
  • Regional Jet Fixed Leading Edges
  • BizJet Wing composite Flap & mechanisms
  • Space Large 3D woven structure
  • Railway infrastructure vibrations real-time acquisition
  • Car manufacturing specific tooling optimization
  • Satellite platform structural integrity
  • Proof Load Testing

Proven experience in System Testing



  • Wing anti-icing bleed optimizations
  • Wing electro-thermal anti-icing development
  • Wing Leading Edge Bird Strike