Advanced Drop Weight Impact Testing for Material Analysis

October 7, 2025

Case Study: Advanced Drop Weight Impact Testing for Material Analysis Client: Universitas Brawijaya

Universitas Brawijaya’s engineering department required a reliable solution to conduct drop weight impact tests, critical for analyzing material behavior under sudden dynamic loads. The challenge was to acquire precise force and displacement data during impact events and visualize the correlation between these parameters accurately. The existing third-party data acquisition system needed seamless integration with a robust software platform to ensure data accuracy and real-time analysis.

Challenges

Integration with Third-Party Hardware: Ensuring compatibility between existing data acquisition systems and new software for seamless data retrieval.
High-Speed Data Capture: Accurately capturing force and displacement data during rapid impact events.
Data Visualization: Generating precise force vs. displacement graphs for detailed material analysis.
User-Friendly Interface: Providing an intuitive system for researchers and students to conduct tests without extensive training.

Haliatech Solutions

Haliatech implemented a customized solution using LabVIEW and Autonics displacement sensors, focusing on interoperability with existing hardware and advanced data visualization.

Key Solution Features :

LabVIEW Integration: Leveraged LabVIEW’s versatility to interface with third- party data acquisition hardware, ensuring seamless data flow.
Real-Time Data Acquisition: Captured force and displacement data at high speeds during impact tests.
Automated Graph Plotting: Generated accurate force vs. displacement graphs for immediate analysis and interpretation.
User-Centric Design: Provided an intuitive interface for easy operation by researchers and students.

Products Used :

LabVIEW – For data acquisition, processing, and visualization.

Autonics Displacement Sensor – For precise measurement of displacement during impact tests

Results Achieved :

Seamless Hardware Integration: Successfully interfaced with existing third- party data acquisition systems.
High-Fidelity Data: Captured accurate force and displacement data during high- speed impact events.
Instant Visualization: Automated plotting of force vs. displacement graphs enabled rapid analysis.
Enhanced Research Capabilities: Empowered researchers and students to conduct advanced material testing with minimal setup time.

Benefits for Universitas Brawijaya:

Improved Research Efficiency: Reduced time spent on data processing and visualization.
Cost-Effective Solution: Utilized existing hardware infrastructure, minimizing additional investments.
Educational Value: Provided students with hands-on experience in advanced material testing techniques.
Scalability: The system can be adapted for other types of dynamic testing in the future.