Hemi-anechoic chamber and multi-axis shaker table
Shake, rattle and roll
The multi-axis shaker table (MAST) is unique and highly optimal for product development/prototype validation of all kinds. It offers repeatable, high-frequency, six-degrees-of-freedom simulation of the vibrational environment of products and components. It is also located in an anechoic chamber, meaning the walls absorb/break up sound waves, enabling microphones to pick up the squeaking and rattling of test products. The MAST is ideal for testing:
- durability
- noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
- squeak and rattle
Sectors:
Any sector that develops, tests, and brings new products or components to market will find immense value in the MAST. Sectors include:
- automotive components
- building materials
- cycling
- unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Testing examples:
- air-turbulence and uneven-surface landing simulations
- automotive components life cycle/squeak and rattle
- construction/architectural design and materials (earthquake simulations)
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) subsystems life cycle/squeak and rattle
- UAVs/drones
- vehicle seats life-cycle testing
Key features:
- Hemi-anechoic chamber, 150Hz cut-off frequency with exceptionally low background noise.
- Six-degrees-of-freedom (three translational; three rotational) inverted hexapod hydraulic shaker table.
Test section features:
Overall dimensions |
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Test-object entry clearance |
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Chamber acoustics |
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Pit opening for shaker table |
2.77 metres (diameter) |
Safety |
Laser-based light screen |
Pure acoustic test setup |
Portable cover plates for pit |

Multi-axis shaker table specifications:
Manufacturer and model |
MTS MAST Table 353.20 |
Control system |
Flextest 100 with 793 System Software |
Simulation system |
MTS RPC Pro Software |
Table diameter |
2 metres |
Test object max payload weight |
680 kg |
Maximum translation displacements |
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Maximum rotation displacements |
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Maximum velocities |
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Bare table response |
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Maximum payload response |
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