Original Run Date: Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 | download below>
In this latest webinar, Smithers expert, Matt Kent will provide an overview of common test methods and how they specifically apply to automotive OEM, tire manufacturer, and tire distributor requirements.
The presentation covers:
High Speed Uniformity (HSU) testing is a critical tool throughout the tire value chain. A variety of HSU generated data is commonly used to validate tires and quantify potential issues in both OEM and aftermarket applications. With the growth of electric vehicle platforms, vibrations and resonances generated from tires are more apparent to the consumers than with ICE platforms. Amongst other measurements, the HSU technology can be used to understand flat spotting issues, impact response, ride quality, and can be a critical element for vehicle models.
In this one-hour webinar, Smithers expert Matt Kent will review common test methods and how they specifically apply to automotive OEM, tire manufacturer, and tire distributor requirements.
About the Presenter:
Matt joined Smithers in 2017 as the Technical Director of the Smithers Tire & Wheel Test Lab in Ravenna, Ohio. He is primarily focused on Smithers’ current force and moment testing operations, staff management, and technical decision-making. He also manages a partnership between Smithers and six global tire manufacturers that introduced a new MTS Flat Trac CT+ system and facility expansion in 2018.
Matt has over 20 years of experience in the tire industry, including both tire manufacturing and tire testing. He has been responsible for numerous testing machines, including MTS Flat Tracs, spring rate, laser measurement, acoustic, uniformity, and high- and low-speed durability.
Matt has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, is certified in FARO Measurement Systems, and has had training in Lean and pneumatic systems design.
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