Full JIS compliance testing is expensive and time-consuming, and submitting a prototype that has not been through a preliminary validation round is a common way to waste both. A structured prototype validation run identifies the most likely failure points before you commit to tooling or a formal submission.
What prototype validation is not ¶
It is not a substitute for formal JIS compliance testing, and a prototype validation report from Drift Core Lab does not constitute a compliance certificate. What it does is give you a dataset that shows how your design performs against the performance criteria you specify, or against the relevant JIS standard as a reference, before you spend the budget on a full submission.
Defining the test protocol ¶
The first step is a conversation about what the prototype is supposed to do and what the likely failure modes are. We write a test protocol that covers the mechanical, thermal, or chemical performance criteria relevant to your application. For clients who are unfamiliar with JIS standards, we can identify the applicable standard and explain which clauses are relevant to your product category.
Running the tests ¶
The Prototype Stress Pack covers three-point bend, tensile pull, and a 500-cycle fatigue run on up to three identical specimens. For products with more complex performance requirements, we can add thermal cycling, chemical resistance testing, or dimensional measurement to the scope. The test plan is agreed in writing before any testing begins, so there are no surprises in the invoice.
Using the results ¶
The validation report is structured to be useful for two audiences: the engineering team who need to understand what failed and why, and the investor or procurement contact who needs a summary of where the design stands. We include a plain-language summary section for the latter. Clients have used prototype validation reports to support funding applications and supplier negotiations, as well as for internal design review.
The Prototype Stress Pack starts from ¥78,000. For a custom scope, use the consultation form on this page or email lab@driftcorelab.com with a description of your prototype and the performance criteria you are working to.