Testing and Quality

As part of the manufacturing process, testing has a vital role in defining the performance and characteristics of a thermal solution. 

There are clear benefits in using a reliable test strategy that fulfils the customer needs at a development stage. However, there are additional benefits to in-process testing at a volume assembly level, too. As Thermacore Europe has a flexible output capability, it is important that both high and low volumes are catered for in any testing environment and is an area that has seen significant investment from Thermacore Europe.

Dedicated temperature controlled rooms and environmental chambers are used alongside wind tunnels and bespoke PC software for certain production items, all giving a robust suite of facilities to guarantee quality and reliability.  

Life and Reliability Testing

Thermacore has been performing heat pipe and loop heat pipe life testing on a variety of material systems and heat rejection conditions since 1970. Material systems and heat rejection conditions include copper-water, copper-water sintered powder, copper-methanol, aluminum-ammonia, inconel-sodium, natural connection, forced convection, and liquid cooling.

With over 300,000 hours of life of continuous, on-going life testing on copper-water-sintered power heat pipe systems, we have developed a proven set of manufacturing processes that control product life and reliability. No other heat pipe manufacturer can make this claim. We stand behind our products and manufacturing processes. In addition to the rigorous life and reliability testing Thermacore performs on heat pipe systems, Thermacore is also performing life testing on single phase, pumped liquid systems.

Quality Control

Thermacore is committed to continuous improvement philosophy and is certified to both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. Thermacore is currently seeking AS 9100. As part of our commitment to quality assurance, Thermacore utilizes Statistical Process Control (SPC), lean manufacturing techniques, and the latest measurement equipment such as CMM’s and optical comparators in our manufacturing processes. Thermacore routinely manufacturers product that meets the European Union RoHS Compliance requirements.