Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

Testing and sampling

Our testing laboratory assists you with initial and system sampling tests on coated components to evaluate coating quality in compliance with common standards and the delivery specifications of various automotive manufacturers. Our DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory has extensive, modern equipment, competent staff, and applies digital laboratory methods. Our quality management system ensures that you always receive valid and reproducible test results.

Our laboratory is authorized to conduct paint and paint-related approval tests according to OEM specifications, including those of Mercedes-Benz AG in compliance with WEB 2020+, Volkswagen AG and BMW AG. With more than 20 years of experience, our expertise in performing tests on coated surfaces in accordance with various delivery specifications of the automotive industry is at your disposal.

  • Mercedes-Benz specification, e.g. DBL 5425, DBL 5428, DBL 7384, DBL 7402
  • W specification, e.g. TL 226, TL 211
  • BMW specification, e.g. GS 94007

Our key working fields

 
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    Name Norm Daimler VW BMW
    Odor characteristics - samples are stored in a closed vessel under defined conditions
    		 VDA 270 [A] z.B. DBL 5430
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302    		 z.B. TL 226
    PV 3900
    VW 50180    		 -

    [A] Accredited procedure

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    Name Norm Daimler VW BMW  
    Constant condensation water atmosphere - resistance to condensation water DIN EN ISO 6270-2 [A] z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302    		 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0213    		  
    Thermal aging resistance - samples are stored at a high temperature - z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302    		 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0026    		  
    Cyclic climate/temperature test - resistance to extreme changes in temperature and humidity - z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425    		 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226
    PV 1200    		 z.B. GS 94007
    PR 303.6    		  
    Hydrolysis test- samples are stored in a climatic chamber with elevated temperature and humidity - z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302 z.B. TL 226 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0203    		  
    Hot water test - samples are immersed in water heated to a certain temperature - z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302    		 - -  
    Color fastness and aging against artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc lamp test (hot light aging / light fastness) DIN EN ISO 105-B06 [A] z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302
    MBN 10494-6    		 z.B. TL 226
    PV 1303    		 z.B. GS 94007  
    Artificial radiation or weathering in devices - Part 2: Use of xenon-arc lamps to determine the resistance of coated exterior components to artificial weathering DIN EN ISO 16474-2 [A] z.B. DBL 5425 z.B. TL211
    PV 3930    		 -  

    [A] Accredited procedure

  • Name Norm Daimler VW BMW
    Cross-cut test - continuous cuts are made at right angles down to the substrate to create a lattice pattern DIN EN ISO 2409 [A] z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302    		 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0180
    Resistance to pressure water jetting - determination of damage to a coating along a scored line caused by a jet of water DIN EN ISO 16925 [A]
    		 z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425    		 z.B. TL 211
    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0136
    Scratch test - a knife is pressed along the surface to scrape off the coating down to the substrate - z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302
    MBN 10494-5    		 - -
    Color fastness to rubbing DIN EN ISO 105-X12 [A] z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302 z.B. TL 226 -
    Abrasion testing - determination of the resistance of markings and inscriptions to abrasion DIN EN 60068-2-70 [A] z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302 -

    z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0471

    GS 97034-1, -4, -5 und -6 (Verfahren A)
    Laboratory car wash - determination of scratch resistance with a laboratory car wash DIN EN ISO 20566 [A] z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425    		 z.B. TL 211
    PV 3.3.3    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0054
    Crockmeter test - determination of resistance to scratching with a stroke linear actuator DIN EN ISO 21546 [A] z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302
    MBN 10494-5    		 z.B. TL 226
    PV 3987    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0134
    GS 97034-10
    Multi-impact stone chip test - determination of the resistance of coatings to stone chips DIN EN ISO 20567-1[A] z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425    		 z.B. TL 211 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0079
    Scratch test with hardness test rod - determination of the force of a compression spring pin required to cre-ate a scratch in a coating (scratch/gash resistance) DIN EN ISO 22557 [A] z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226    		 z.B. GS 94007

    [A] Accredited procedure

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    Name Norm Daimler VW BMW
    Determination of gloss value - measurement of the intensity of reflected light at different angles of incidence with a gloss meter DIN EN ISO 2813 [A] z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302
    MBN 10494-4    		 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0101

     

    Colorimetry - determination of deviations/differences in color with a colorimeter DIN 53236 Verfahren B [A] z.B. DBL 5416 
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7484
    MBN 10473-1    		 z.B. TL 226 -
    Visual assessment - visual evaluation of color under standardized lighting conditions DIN EN ISO 3668 [A] z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226
    PV 3965    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA 0403

     

    Name Norm
    Determination of haze on paint films - measurement of the intensity of reflected light at 20° as well as the intensity of scattered light next to the gloss detector with a haze meter Automobilnormen
    Instrument-based measurement of the surface structure with wave-scan dual Automobilnormen

    [A] Accredited procedure

  • Name Norm Daimler VW BMW
    Layer thickness - determination of the thickness of a coating by examining cross-sections under a microscope DIN EN ISO 2808 Verfahren 6A [A] z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302    		 z.B. TL 211 z.B. GS 94007

    [A] Accredited procedure

  • Name Norm Daimler VW BMW
    Color fastness test with the Crockmeter/stroke linear actuator DIN EN ISO 105-X12 [A]   z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302 z.B. TL 226 -
    Resistance to liquids - exposure of coatings to test substances for a defined period of time at a specific temperature DIN EN ISO 2812-3 [A]
    DIN EN ISO 2812-4 [A]    		 z.B. DBL 5416
    DBL 5425
    MBN 10494-7    		 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0055
    Resistance to creams - resistance of coatings to sunscreens and hand creams - z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302 z.B. TL 211
    TL 226
    PV 3964    		 z.B. GS 94007
    AA-0053

    [A] Accredited procedure

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    Name Norm Daimler VW BMW

    Fogging characteristics - condensation of volatile compounds evaporated from a sample on a cooled aluminum foil    		 DIN 75201 Verfahren B [A] z.B. DBL 5430
    DBL 7384 bzw. 1302
    MBN 55555-8    		 z.B. TL 226
    PV 3015
    VW 50180    		 -

    [A] Accredited procedure

  • Name Norm Daimler VW BMW
    Burning behavior (low flammability) - sample is exposed to a defined flame DIN 75200 [A] z.B. DBL 7384 bzw. 1302
    DBL 5307    		 z.B. TL 226
    PV 3904    		 z.B. GS 97038

    [A] Accredited procedure