The roboTest R (polar) robotic testing system is employed for completely automated tensile tests on metal specimens (for instance, to EN 10002-1) or flexure and tensile tests on plastic specimens (for instance, to ISO 527-2, ASTM D638 or ISO 178).
Key Advantages and Features
Description
- Six-axis industrial robot is employed for transporting specimens
- Variable magazine is capable of holding up to 600 specimens (based on specimen dimensions)
- System can be added to materials testing machines from 5 to 2000 kN
- Specimens up to 30 kg in weight can be tested
- Several materials testing machines can be used in one system
- roboTest R can also be employed for specimen feed to other devices (for instance, pendulum impact testers and colorimeters)
- An industrial controller with autoEdition2 automation software controls the system
- For manual tests, the robot arm can be placed into park position, making the materials testing machine accessible to the operator
- Optional extras include a barcode reader, cross-section, hardness and roughness measuring devices, temperature chamber, spectral analysis, etc.
Advantages and Features
- Operator influences (hand temperature/moisture, off-center or angled specimen insertion etc.) are eliminated for high test result reproducibility
- Testing system reduces the testing costs per specimen and normally pays for itself within one to two years
- System allows for reliable documentation and statistical long-term monitoring
- Qualified laboratory staff are relieved of routine activities, making them available for more complex tasks
- Machine can be used during idle times (night shifts and lunch breaks), which utilizes the full capacity and generates faster results