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With a specially developed testing system, MiniTec is taking quality assurance to a new level at Martor, the Solingen-based knife manufacturer. The automated solution enables realistic stress tests, precise wear analyses, and maximum independence in the testing process.
The demands placed on modern safety knives are high: They must function reliably, be durable, and consistently deliver safe results even under intensive use. To ensure this quality over the long term, MiniTec designed, built, and installed an innovative knife testing system for Martor. The result is a high-performance test station that sets new standards in both product development and ongoing quality assurance.
At the heart of the system is the realistic simulation of knife load. Various usage scenarios can be precisely replicated—including the targeted activation of the blade retraction mechanism on SECUPRO and SECUNORM knives. This allows not only standard functions to be tested, but also safety-related features under real-world conditions. Throughout the entire test process, the system continuously monitors the knife’s operation. If any deviations or malfunctions occur, the test is automatically stopped. This not only protects the system but also provides immediately actionable insights into potential vulnerabilities.
For Martor, the new testing facility ensures the highest level of safety and quality across its product line.
A key advantage of the solution lies in its comprehensive data acquisition. Parameters such as force and displacement are precisely recorded over hundreds of thousands to millions of test cycles. This provides a detailed picture of wear behavior. Changes can be detected early, and trends can be analyzed quickly. For the development department, this means that reliable results are available much faster, and iterations can be implemented more efficiently.
Flexibility was a key objective in the system’s development. Different knife types—such as those with a pliers grip or thumb slide, as well as variants with various safety mechanisms—can be tested in parallel. The system has a modular design and can operate multiple test stations simultaneously. This not only increases throughput but also improves the comparability of test results across different models.
Martor offers a wide variety of safety knives – here is the extra-light SECUPRO 425.
Another key advancement is the company’s independence from external testing service providers. Martor can now conduct all tests in-house. This saves time, reduces coordination efforts, and simultaneously strengthens internal expertise. Employees gain a deeper understanding of testing methods and results—a clear competitive advantage in an innovation-driven market.
The solution also impresses with its operational efficiency. The system operates entirely without compressed air, making it ideally suited for continuous operation. Tests can run around the clock—even at night and on weekends. This is a crucial factor for fast results, especially during long-term tests involving several hundred thousand cycles.
With the new blade testing system, MiniTec impressively demonstrates how customized automation solutions can help optimize quality assurance and product development. For Martor, this means not only greater control and speed, but above all one thing: maximum safety and quality for its products.
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