Information on the most widely used ASTM standards within the materials testing industry
Core Scope and Objectives
Bone Cement Four-Point Bending Fatigue Test is primarily used to evaluate the fatigue performance of bone cement materials under four-point bending conditions. Specifically, it can conduct mechanical performance tests, such as fatigue durability and lifespan, on specimens of bone cement, biomaterials, surgical implant materials, and medical materials. By simulating real-world stress conditions, the tester assesses the bending strength, fatigue life, deformation characteristics, and performance of bone cement under various environmental conditions. These test results are crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of bone cement in practical applications, aiding in product design optimization, production process improvement, and overall product quality enhancement.
Sample preapare: A four-point bending test was made on bone cements. The samples were cyclically loaded at a stress level of 20 MPa at a frequency of 4 Hz. The different cements were mixed either by hand or mechanically with or without a 0.15-bar vacuum. Mechanical mixing in a vacuum improved all three cements, and was the best of all the tested mixing techniques. Simplex P showed the best fatigue properties regardless of mixing technique.
Standard: ISO 16402:2008
Implants for surgery — Acrylic resin cement — Flexural fatigue testing of acrylic resin cements used in orthopaedics
ASTM F2118-14
Standard Test Method for Constant Amplitude of Force Controlled Fatigue Testing of Acrylic Bone Cement Materials
The ISO 16402, ASTM F2118 standard specifies the test procedures for determining the fatigue characteristics of resin-based bone cement made from polymethyl methacrylate, employing rectangular bar samples and conducting four-point bending tests under quasi-static or cyclic loading conditions to obtain the bending strength or fatigue life of the samples.We provide professional testing jigs (in a water bath environment) and precise and effective testing solutions (SOP) to assist in the analysis of the mechanical properties of bone cement.
Test Procedures
The standard consists of two key test modules, which are carried out sequentially to comprehensively evaluate the flexural performance of bone cement:
Application Significance: In the R&D stage, it can help developers compare the performance of different bone cement formulations and optimize product designs. In mass production, it serves as a standardized quality control tool to ensure consistent fatigue performance of products in each batch. For regulatory authorities, the test data based on this standard is an important basis for reviewing orthopedic implant-related products.
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