Materials Testing SGS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Rise to the challenge to meet customer expectations on quality, performance and durability, as well as regulatory and safety standards with a comprehensive range of materials testing services from SGS.
Trusted means Tested.
Aging
Interior emissions
Fire testing
Thermal Analysis
Appearance testing
Cleanliness of components and protection of systems by filtration
Mechanical testing
Non-destructive testing
To ensure safety and performance compliance, SGS’s wide testing scope includes all types of materials including plastics and polymers, rubbers, composites, metals, paints, coatings and varnishes. Assessments can be made on aging, interior emissions, fogging and odor/smells. We conduct physical and filtration testing and also mechanical and non-destructive testing.
AGING
• Carbon arc lamp (more dedicated to Japanese OEMs) Test chambers are programmable for temperature and humidity, as well as water spraying (simulating a cycle of morning dew and graining). Chambers for sun simulation testing of parts vary from 1 m³ to 14 m³. Interior parts can be tested with or without snow-white coffin. We assess visual aspects like color change, the gloss, the sticky effect, orange peel effect and changes in dimension and clearance of the mechanical resistance as well before and after aging. Applicable standards: ISO 4892, ISO16474, ISO 105-B02, VW PV3929, BMW AA-0236, FCA 50451, Toyota TSH 1585. under extreme conditions (humidity, temperature, sunlight exposure, thermal shocks) in order to check resistance and behavior. SGS provide test chambers from a few liters up to walk-in chambers, which are programmable in temperature and humidity, rapid temperature variation, vacuum option, ozone aging or thermal shocks (air/air or by immersion) for small samples as well as for complex and large vehicle parts. We assess visual aspects like color change, gloss, changes in dimension and clearance by using an optical laser 3D scanner (GOM) as well as mechanical resistance before and after aging. Applicable standards: ISO188, ISO1431, VW PV1200, Ford BI106-03, Nissan M0132, GMW14124, PSA D451139. CLIMATIC AGING TESTING Climatic tests are used for simulating ageing
CORROSION TESTING • Constant humid corrosion (up to 10 m 3 ) • Neutral Salt Spray (NSS) • Acetic Acid Salt Spray (AASS) • Copper Accelerated Salt Spray (CASS) • Condensation and immersion
• Cycled corrosion testing (CCT, alternating salt spray cycle, temperature and humidity cycle and drying cycle): 3C corrosion, SWAAT test, Renault ECC1, PSA TCAC, Herel test, Dr Diehl, Volvo ACT, C4S, ECC2, CCT-1, NVDA After corrosion testing, SGS can conduct pitting analysis, brazing quality analysis, filiform corrosion, weld bead analysis, coating thickness measurements. Applicable standards: ISO9227, ASTM B117, Daimler DBL7392, RNES-G-00005 (ECC1, CCT1), VW PV1210, Toyota TSH1552. HOT LIGHT FASTNESS/HOT LIGHT AGING AND SUN SIMULATION SGS provides several weathering testing equipment: • Weatherometer, fadeometer, sunshine weatherometer, sunshine simulation with xenon arc lamps (hot temperature, aspersion and freeze) • Fluorescent lamp (UV-A, UV-B with temperature and humidity conditions)
INTERIOR EMISSIONS
APPEARANCE TESTING • Abrasion (Taber, Martindale) and rubbing (XB, friction by crockmeter) • Washing brushes • Impact (Dupont impact), shot-blasting, chipping, gritting and falling sand abrasion • Staining and fluids impact on materials (immersion including soaking or spraying with all types of fluids such as volatiles (cleaning agent), fuels and oils Applicable standards: ISO 1817, ISO 5470, ISO 6272, ISO 12947, ISO 17076, ISO 20566, ISO 20567. THERMAL ANALYSES • FTIR (Fourier Transform InfraRed spectroscopy) • DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) • TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis) • MFI (Melt Fluidity Index) • DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis) • TMA (Thermo Mechanical Analysis) • Density (pycnometry or hydrostatic scales) • Ash content • Vicat Softening Temperature Point and deflection under load (HDT) • Air permeability Applicable standards: ISO 75, ISO306, ISO1133, ISO1172, ISO1183, ISO3451, ISO10119, ISO11357, ISO11358, ISO11359.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC)/SEMI- VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (SVOC) TESTING AND FORMALDEHYDE Several regulations governing the search for these compounds and standards representing vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) have been set to both qualify and quantify VOCs, SVOCs and formaldehyde within the materials, parts or the vehicle itself. Our resources include micro, 1 m3 and walk-in chambers, as well as GC-MS or GC-FID and HPLC or photometric assessment methods. Other substances can be analyzed individually. Applicable standards: VW PV3942, Renault-Nissan RNES-B-00114, Toyota TSM0508G, Suzuki SESN2403, Hyundai MS 300-57. FOGGING TEST The aim of the fogging test is to determine the quantity of volatile products released by various materials contained in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. Applicable standards: DIN75201, SAEJ 1756, Honda HESD6508, Ford BO116-03, Volvo VCS 1027,2719, GMW3235. ODOR/SMELL TESTING The sensory assessment studies cover two areas: • Odor intensity assessment • Identification of the nature of the odor Applicable standards: VDA270, SAEJ1351, VW PV3900, Suzuki SESN2405, BMW GS-97014-4, PSA D105517, RNES-B-00096.
WHY CHOOSE SGS? Our staff are experienced and highly qualified and undergo continuous training to stay up to date with the latest technology and advancements. Testing can be performed in external laboratories which are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited or in our own accredited centers. We aim to help automotive suppliers and manufacturers of complete systems navigate complex processes of compliance, giving them a greater understanding of materials and components and allowing for swifter access to markets.
FIRE TESTING Assessment according to FMVSS302 and customer specifications. We are able to perform both horizontal and vertical combustibility testing. Applicable standards: DIN 75200, ISO 3795, VW TL1010, RNES-B-00071, PSA D451333, Ford BN024-02, Toyota TSM0504. CLEANLINESS OF COMPONENTS AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS BY FILTRATION Following the completion of the main methods of extraction, impurities are analyzed for compliance with ISO 16232. Filtration tests determine efficiency, capacity and resistance to fluids, pressures, and temperature. MECHANICAL TESTING • Static and dynamic properties of materials from -40 to 400°C: Tensile, compression, bending, torsion, tear strength, shearing, 90° and 180° peeling, creep, fatigue and endurance • Pendulum shocks for non-instrumented impact (Charpy, Izod, Dynstat) • Drop tower for instrumented impact (puncture impact) • Hardness (IRHD, Shore, Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell, Barcol, Knoop, Persoz) • Micro and ball indentation • Pressure testing (endurance under combined pressure cycles (liquid or air) and thermal cycles (-40 to 180°C) and fluid circulation coupled with vibration Applicable standards: ISO 34, ISO 37, ISO 178, ISO 179, ISO 180, ISO 527-2 & -3, ISO 604, ISO 868; ISO 6603-2, ISO 7765.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
SGS ADVANCED METROLOGY SOLUTIONS (AMS) Our Advanced Metrology Solutions specialize in 3D metrology precision services and technical measurement processes. SGS NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SERVICES We offer the following non-destructive tests, testing services and training for manufacturers
and industry professionals: • Industrial measurements • Digitization and reverse engineering
• Tooling maintenance • Quality engineering • Training • Distribution
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E-mobility, connectivity and onboard electronics solutions SGS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES As technology advances, electric and electronic vehicles and vehicle parts are becoming more sophisticated and commonplace. However, as vehicles become smarter and more hi-tech, a raft of regulations and compliance testing has become necessary to ensure they are safe and able to withstand everything from cyber-attacks to wear and tear from climatic aging and corrosion.
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Wireless and connectivity testing
Battery testing
Environmental simulation
Functional safety and cybersecurity
EMC
Regulatory testing
Electrical measurements
Damage and failure analysis
WIRELESS AND CONNECTIVITY TESTING
ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATION
CLIMATIC AGING We assess product performance in hot/cold/humid/ constant and cyclic conditions; also simulated shock and altitude, solar radiation and splash water combined with functional testing to IEC/ISO standards. CORROSION TESTING Corrosion for gas (four gases: H2S/SO2/ NO2/CI2, Kesternich), acid vapors and salt spray (constant or cycled) is also available. VIBRATION AND SHOCKS, FREE FALL TESTING Vibration and shock standard testing against IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-64, JIS D1601, IEC 60068-2-27. In addition to these tests, we can simulate handling-related falls during transport phases as required for IEC 60068-2-31. PROTECTION INDEX (INGRESS OF PROTECTION (IP) AND IK) AND TIGHTNESS Electrical and electronic equipment are defined by protection indices: • The protection index IP: IEC 60529, EN60068-2-18 • The protection index IK: IEC 62262 and IEC 60068-2-75 SGS also offers services to check the tightness of electric and electronic parts: • Immersion test according to IEC 60068-2-45 • Fluid contamination according to IEC 60068-2-74
We offer a range of testing services to ensure your in-car wireless devices connect, communicate and coordinate as they should. These services cover: • V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) • Bluetooth for head units • Automotive ethernets • Antenna performance (OTA) for telematics control units (TCU) and on-board units (OBU) • AI (Artificial Intelligence) • User scenarios
BATTERY TESTING
Inspection of cells, modules and entire battery systems, from 48 V-mild hybrid batteries to those weighing more than 1,000 kg that power full electric cars. All batteries must pass the UN 38.3 transport test, which is carried out in line with our DIN/EN/ISO/ IEC 17025 accreditation. We also offer: • Life cycle/performance testing • Safety or misuse tests
• Simulation of environmental conditions • Electromagnetic capability (EMC) testing • Transport tests Detailed specifications can also be tested.
MECHANICAL RESISTANCE Static and dynamic testing services including: • Tests on electrical wires (abrasion, tensile test, fatigue in bending, wending resistance) • Tests on connectors (effort measurements, endurance)
EMC
We are equipped to carry out EMC measurements on traditional and high-voltage e-mobility components and systems for: • Electromagnetic interference (EMI) • Electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) • Transients • Burst and surge at DC high voltage interfaces up to 1000 V/100 A DC
HALT/HASS TESTING
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND CYBERSECURITY
Our functional safety experts offer full services relating to ISO 26262, as well as services such as court-proof safety certificates and ISO/SAE 2134 cybersecurity training and certification. Automotive cybersecurity services include: • Training and personal qualifications • Consulting • Gap analysis of processes
REGULATORY TESTING
We offer testing services for: • Registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals (REACH) • Persistent organic pollutants (POP) • End-of life vehicles (ELV) • Glow wire flammability (standards such as IEC 60695, VW 80000 & 80101, BMW GS95003-3&-4&-5, Daimler MBN LV124-2)
• Penetration testing, fuzz testing, etc. • Cybersecurity analyses/workshops • Assessments of products • Audits of processes • Certification of products and processes
WHY CHOOSE SGS? We are a recognized testing authority for numerous global procedures, with services available in external laboratories which are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, or in our own accredited test centers. Working with industry leaders worldwide, we have helped to create and implement new standards. Choosing us as your testing partner guarantees trusted, independent third-party services to help you achieve quality, safety and compliance for your automotive products.
ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS
DAMAGE AND FAILURE ANALYSIS
Our electrical measurement tests comply with major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications including BMW, VW, Daimler, Renault, Nissan, PSA, Toyota and many more. Performance of electrical and electronic components under environmental simulations such as vibration, climatic aging and corrosion is assessed for the following: • Resistivity • Contact resistance • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) • Dielectric strength
Our damage and failure analysis services include: • Preparation, metallography, materialography • Topography and materials diagnostics • Surface/chemical analysis • Non-destructive testing (NDT) • Polymer thermal analysis • Electronics laboratory testing • Mechanical – technological testing
• Insulation resistance • Electrical continuity • Ground continuity
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• Switch rebound time • Heating temperature • Micro-cut, performance tests, aging (combining environmental and power) • Photometry
• Test lamp intensity and distribution • Test retro-reflector performance • Luminous flux • Color • PF • Test luminance • Check of exterior plastic materials of automotive lamps • Diffusion • Transmission
Dynamic & Passive Safety Testing SGS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
It is essential for the automotive industry to produce vehicles which are safe and comfortable. Dynamic and passive testing involves whole vehicle assessments, including component parts, assembly systems and sub-systems, to ensure protection against wear and tear and challenging conditions.
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Child Seat Testing
Seat Testing
Off-Road Work Machines
Endurance of Interior and Exterior Parts
Seat Belt Testing
Airbag Testing
SGS’s automotive dynamic and passive services test for the effects of noise and vibration, endurance and durability, and the performance and reliability of crucial safety systems such as seats, seat belts and air bags.
• Jounce durability on backrest and cushion • Life cycle of height adjuster • Life cycle of track and height adjuster in different temperatures • Adjustable head restraint life cycle in different temperatures • Seat cover abrasion resistance • Knee test • Seat framework durability
CHILD SEAT TESTING Testing is regulated under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 302 (FMVSS 213 & 302). We perform testing for strength and durability of webbing and buckle performance as well as flammability.
SEAT TESTING • Force and strength test: • Height adjuster unlock strength • Armrest strength • Shoulder unlock strength • Backrest adjuster effort • Hardness distributed test • Side guard plate strength • Headrest moving effort • Seat track unlock effort • Seat track displacement • Life cycle durability: • Ingress and egress test • Life cycle-front seat back fold flat
Applicable standards: Q/JLY J7110479B-2016, QC/T 740-2017, RQT- 0110-0016, Q/SQR SS7-17-2017, Q/SQR SS7-15-2017, 87000NDS00, DVM-0110-0026, DVM-0110-0025, EQC-3267-2007, Q/AEW 1006- 2013, QJ/GAC 1250.026-2019, PF-10254 (2015), BT/SGMWJ 08496- 2020. OFF-ROAD WORK MACHINES Vehicles such as agricultural tractors and construction vehicles fall under the Society of Automotive Engineers’ SAEJ386 standard relating to operator restraint systems. SAE J2292 covers combination pelvic/upper torso pelvic restraint systems. Compliance to these standards is voluntary as they reflect the industry accepted standard.
• Window regulator test • Armrest force test • Door handle/grip test • Endurance test of gearbox, springs, brake pedal, suspension system and steering • Four doors, hood and decklid • Side door key life test
ENDURANCE OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS Endurance tests are classified as follows: • Static strength test • Dynamic strength test • Stiffness test We deliver the following tests on these products: • Life & fatigue testing • Chassis parts fatigue (hydraulic servo system) • Interior and exterior parts • Body testing • Angle versus force measurement • Electric rear mirror adjust test
• Open/close inside/outside • Hood fatigue endurance test • Electric/manual tailgate fatigue
Applicable standards: Q/CHJ 3 C31 001, Q/CHJ 3 C10 020, Q/ LIA3C25005.
WHY CHOOSE SGS? Recognized by industry leaders for our global network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories, we provide key account management and a rapid and professional turnaround with expertise to help you make the right choices for your markets.
SEAT BELT TESTING Passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 (FMVSS 209) in order to be sold in the US. Seat belt assemblies must also meet requirements in these areas: • Strength and durability of webbing (breaking strength and elongation, resistance to abrasion, resistance to UV light) • Strength of seatbelt and anchorages (corrosion and temperature resistance, strength of attachment hardware) • Performance of buckles (latching and release, strength) • Performance and durability of the retractor (performance of lock up mechanism)
AIRBAG TESTING These passive safety systems must pass a variety of tests before they can be installed. Destructive tests help design and production. Static deployment testing (SDT) is done on system level and on many types of airbags in low to high room temperatures. Applicable standards: VW 82511, VW 82517, ISO 12097-2, PF-10827, 7780Z - T02A - T000, C 011059, ES84610-13, as well as customer specified procedures.
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Autonomous Driving Solutions SGS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Automated driving and autonomous vehicles are posing increasing challenges in terms of reliable functionality and necessary safeguards. New testing methods and regulations must be developed, and industry standards evolved for the safe introduction of new technologies.
Functional Safety
Cybersecurity
Homologation
Safety Of The Intended Functionality (SOTIF)
SGS offers safety inspections and testing solutions for automated driving functions and autonomous vehicles in the following areas: functional safety, cybersecurity and its management systems, safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF) and homologation.
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY The ISO 26262 standard for functional safety was developed with the aim of avoiding dangerous malfunctions in electronic systems. As global market leader we are an accredited body for functional safety and offer expertise to help clients achieve compliance for complex electronic systems, with or without artificial intelligence (AI), including: • Products and processes • From semiconductors to complete systems • Future technologies Our experts offer ISO 26262 focused and other related safety services – locally and globally: • Training and personal certification • Consulting and support • Gap and maturity analyses for products and processes • Support and training for safety analysis • Assessments and audits • Certification of safe products and processes
CYBERSECURITY ISO/SAE 21434 is a new standard which addresses cybersecurity threats. Many aspects are analogous with ISO 26262. As an accredited body for automotive cybersecurity, we offer the following services: • Training and personal certification • Consulting • Gap analysis of processes • Penetration testing, fuzz testing, etc. • Cyber security analyses/workshops • Assessments of products • Audits of processes and cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) • Certification of products and processes
• Agricultural and forestry tractors (class T) • Parts, components, independent technical units • Multi-stage type-approvals (e.g. body builders) • Small series type-approvals • Individual vehicles approvals We can guide you through all stages of the testing and approval process, assisting with: • Determination of the technical and legal requirements of the respective target markets • Determination of the required scope of testing and approval • The planning and efficient execution of the tests • Interpretation of the specifications by public authorities • Support in the preparation of manufacturer documentation • COP Tests (conformity of production) Our homologation services also cover the following new regulations, especially development for automated driving: CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (CSMS, UN REGULATION 155) • Cybersecurity must be considered throughout the supply chain • Security risks must be considered in the early development phase of vehicle architectures and E/E platforms
SOTIF The absence of unreasonable risk due to the potential hazards of these advances is defined as the safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF). The new SOTIF standard, ISO 21448, has been designed for this purpose with its focus on autonomous and highly automated driving. Our SOTIF consultancy services: • SOTIF training • Gap analysis for processes and products • Support with safety management and interfaces with functional safety (ISO 26262) • Consulting on safety concepts and safety cases • Rollout of SOTIF processes
• Moderation of risk and safety analyses • Interface management with suppliers • Assessments audits and certification
HOMOLOGATION As a designated Technical Service, we can assist you with EU and UN regulated components/systems and/or vehicle approvals. We test and evaluate with regard to national road traffic regulations such as StVZO and on new vehicle concepts. Assistance with documentation preparation for individual markets is also available.Within the framework of EU and UN regulations, we conduct testing on the basis of physical or virtual procedures: • Passenger cars/buses (class M), trucks (Class N) and trailers (Class O) • Vehicles for special purposes (e.g. mobile cranes, motor homes)
WHY CHOOSE SGS? Working with industry leaders globally, we have helped create and implement new standards including ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434. We are an accredited body for safety and security standards for various industries, including ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 25119, ISO 21434 and ISO 21448, among others. In addition, we have extensive experience with modern driver-assistance systems and other complex electronics, also containing AI. The first Level 3 system for series production approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) was evaluated by SGS and we are shaping the future by actively defining legal regulatory frameworks internationally. We are a recognized testing authority for over 400 global procedures including VO (EU) 2018/858, 167/2013 and 168/2013.
SOFTWARE UPDATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SUMS, UN REGULATION 156) • Efficient and reliable distribution of new software, updates and functional patches are crucial for autonomous vehicle safety. AUTOMATED LANE KEEPING SYSTEMS (ALKS, UN REGULATION 157) ALKS are subject to UN 155 and 156 regulations. Testing and verification of systems including simulation tools and mathematical models are required under UN 157. All three of these regulations refer directly to safety standards, specifically: • ISO 26262 for Functional Safety • ISO/PAS 21448 for Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) • ISO/SAE 21434 for Cybersecurity of Road Vehicles
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