ifm impact test
ifm engineers developed an impact test that
simulates the extreme metalforming conditions.

In the test fixture, the sensor is hit twice every second
by a 1 kilogram hammer. The impact test conditions
are harsher than real-world applications and
are designed to accelerate time-to-failure and validate
product design. For comparison, plastic and
teflon face sensors were also tested.

Results
The metal face sensor withstood over 500,000
impacts in the test fixture. The plastic and teflon
face sensors failed after 32,000 impact.

Video of impact test (Flash video)