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Vibration cost per hour

Vibration cost per hour

Vibration cost per hour

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What is a reasonable cost per hour for MIL-STD-810 vibration testing?  I assume that hourly rates typically decrease as total test time goes up.  I have a project that requires 15 hrs vibe (5 hrs/axis).  My UUT is small and weighs less than 20lbs.  All fixturing and cabling will be provided by me.

RE: Vibration cost per hour

When we go to an outside vibration lab, a rough estimate they use is $3000 per day.  

If you had an internal lab that could do it, I'd guess their burn rate at about $100 per hour, in the US.  (Note this is a very broad statement).

Without knowing the details of your setup, I would estimate 8 hours per axis if everything is easy.  That includes setup and paperwork.

RE: Vibration cost per hour

(OP)
I'm at a small company, and we rely on outside testing labs for most of our environmental testing.  Thanks for the input.

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