Table 4.
Summary of fatigue failure tests (groups 1, 2 & 3): max. load, vertical & lateral stiffness, number of cycles (all values prior to failure) and failure types
| Specimen | Maximal load [N] | Vertical stiffness KV [N/mm] | Lateral stiffness KL [N/mm] | Number of cycles | Failure types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TomoFix std 3 | 1280 | 1350 | 2000 | >60 000 | 2 |
| TomoFix std 4 | 1440 | 2000 | 2500 | >80 000 | 2 |
| TomoFix std 5 | 1760 | 2500 | 2200 | >120 000 | 2 |
| PEEKPower 3 | 1440 | 2000 | 2500 | >80 000 | 2 |
| PEEKPower 4 | 1280 | 1950 | 2140 | >60 000 | 2 |
| PEEKPower 5 | 1440 | 2785 | 2250 | >80 000 | 2 |
| iBalance 3 | 1760 | 4000 | 3600 | >120 000 | 2,4 |
| iBalance 4 | 1760 | 3000 | 3400 | >120 000 | 2 |
| iBalance 5 | 1920 | 3000 | 2952 | >140 000 | 2 |
| iBalance 6 | 1760 | 3500 | 2500 | >120 000 | 1,2 |