ASTM F384 Biegeversuch an Nagelplatten* We offer characterization of angled plates in accordance with ASTM F384. Specifically, we can perform static and dynamic bending tests:

  • Static bending test
    The angled plate is fixed to a rigidly clamped test block via the side plate, while the angled portion of the implant remains free. A constant displacement acting parallel to the side plate is applied to the angled portion of the implant (rate: 10 mm/min). Bending stiffness and bending strength are determined from the force–displacement curve.
  • Dynamic bending test
    The angled plate is aligned in the same manner as in the static bending test and loaded over a defined number of cycles. The applied load should correspond to 75, 50, or 25% of the bending strength and be applied at a frequency of 1–10 Hz. Subsequently, an M–N diagram (maximum bending moment versus number of cycles) is generated and the fatigue strength is determined.

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