Testing Machines and Systems for Metals - Zwick - #51

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51 4.12 Robotic Testing Systems Application Robotic testing systems are used for efficient performance of large test series on the same type of specimen and are available in the following application-specific versions: • roboTest A • roboTest C • roboTest F • roboTest L • roboTest R • roboTest P • roboTest I Common Features • Modular system allows flexible combination of individual components • Standardized control of robotic testing system via autoEdition2 automation software with control via Profibus • CE-compliant stand-alone system • Data exchange with any Zwick materials testing machine via serial interface • Uses standard industrial computers. Advantages for Users • Minimal operator requirement (just load the specimen magazine!) • High reproducibility of test conditions and test results • Secure documentation and statistical long-term monitoring • Manually controlled tests also possible • Modular system allows easy adaptation and expansion to meet specific requirements. Configurations and Operation roboTest A ‘roboTest A’ is attached to the load frame and is designed for tensile tests on metals up to approx. 500 g weight per specimen. The magazine can hold 20 specimens; all robot actuators are pneumatically operated. roboTest C The ‘roboTest C’ testing system is suitable for tensile tests on dimensionally stable flat specimens weighing 0.5 – 5 kg and can be attached to 300 – 600 kN testing machines. The magazine usually contains around 20 to 40 specimens, which are held in portable carriers. roboTest F The ‘roboTest F’ robotic testing system is used for tensile tests (including non-rigid specimens). It consists of a movable base, with horizontal upper and lower chains forming an oval carousel equipped with spring clamps or magnets for gripping specimens in a vertical alignment. Various gripping arrangements for differing specimens can also be used in combination. Depending on the type of clamping and specimen, broken specimens can be returned to the magazine area. Bild 1: roboTest F Bild 2: roboTest L