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Introduction to Tinius Olsen Automated Systems
Tinius Olsen has developed scalable technology blocks to automate various materials testing processes such as tensile, compression, flexural, impact, melt flow, and hardness tests. These systems can test up to 1000+ specimens in a 24-hour period, enhancing productivity and profitability.

Achieving Your Goals with Scalable Technology
The company offers scalable automation solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs, ensuring accuracy, resolution, data rates, and adherence to test standards. The systems are designed to handle forces from low milli Newtons to high thousands of kNs, processing 30 to 1250 tests daily.

System Components and Features

Horizon Software: Manages and reports test results immediately.
Specimen Feed and Handling: Customizable to meet volume needs, including post-test classification.
Bar Code Reader: Reads batch and specimen details for test method integration.
Specimen Measurement: Provides multiple measurements for accurate reporting.
Pass/Fail Alert: Instantly flags results not meeting criteria.
Testing Machine: Automates multiple testing processes within a single cell.
Digital Results Output Package: Delivers results, graphs, and videos with traceability details.
System Monitoring and Alert: 24-hour digital and video monitoring with error alerts and maintenance support.

Generating the Data You Need
The systems deliver repeatable and traceable results in compliance with ISO, ASTM, JIS, GB, or GOST standards. Results are supported by graphs, images, and videos, providing proof of material or component performance.

Materials and Applications

Metals: Standards include ISO 6892-1, ASTM E8/E8M, and others for tensile, impact, flexural, and hardness tests.
Plastics: Standards include ISO 527-1, ASTM D 638, and others for tensile, flexural, impact, and melt flow tests.
Composites: Standards include ISO 527-4, ASTM D3039 for tensile and flexural tests.
Devices and Components: Standards for fasteners and medical devices.
Rubber: Standards include ISO 37, ASTM D412 for tensile tests.

Configuration Example

Cell: Designed for optimized footprint, safety, and flexibility.
Specimen Racking: Supports system productivity with live loading capabilities.
Robots: Configured for various payloads and integrated with control systems.
Specimen Measurement Station: Fast measurement capabilities with high precision.
Bar Code Reader Station: Enables efficient data capture with high-speed reading.
Manufacturing Vision System: Provides visual analysis to support test data.
Camera Monitoring: Offers 24-hour access for system monitoring and alerts.

Catalog excerpts

The first name in materials testing

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PRODUCTIVITY REPEATABILITY TRACEABILITY An introduction to Tinius Olsen automated systems Tinius Olsen has developed scalable technology blocks to automate tensile, compression, flexural, impact, melt flow and hardness tests. Capable of testing up to 1000+ specimens in a 24 hour period, saving time and making money. See page 5

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Horizon Software Achieving your goals Specimen feed and handling System monitoring and alert Specimen System Pass/Fail Testing measurement Cell Alert Machine Tinius Olsen is excited to introduce the next evolution in materials testing - scalable automation. At Tinius Olsen we have taken a fresh look at how our customers use materials testing machines and software to meet their specific needs in today's commericial environment. Accuracy, resolution, data rates, control, precise adherence to test standards, calibration, measurement of uncertainty and traceability are all essential...

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Manufacturing process Quality Manager Generating the data you need Tinius Olsen automated materials testing systems are designed with ambition for ambition, for those who are clear on making a focused investment to get a step change in productivity in the test lab to match the performance of their manufacturing or processes capability, delivering test results instantaneously posttest to the teams that need them. Results reported in accordance with the relevant test standard be it ISO, ASTM, JIS, GB or GOST standard. Results which are repeatable and traceable and within the prescribed measurement...

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Composites Tensile: ISO 527-4, 527-5, ASTM D3039, GB/T 1040.4, 1040.5 Flexural: ISO 1425, ASTM D7264, GB 1449 Flexural: ISO 178, ASTM D 790, GB/T 9341 Impact: ISO 179, 180, ASTM D 6110-18, D256, GB/T 1043, 1843 Melt Flow: ISO 1133, ASTM D 1238, GB/T 3682 Different materials If you have a need for routine repeatable testing on materials, components or devices - whether 30 specimens a day or over 1000 - you should consider investing in automation to get a step change improvement in productivity. Through its proactive input in developing international standards, Tinius Olsen can show compliance...

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Configuration Example Manufacturing Vision System This is a a video which supports the test output package with visual analysis at points throughout the test. It strengthens the data recorded for future replay, either in a virtual test environment or for recognition of specimen break types in support of an impact test. Specimen Racking The cell housing the automation system is configured with three specific objectives and capabilities in mind; Designed and configured to support the system for optimum productivity. It holds a suitable number of test specimens to cover a shift or product run, whether...

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• Horsham, PA, USA • Redhill, Surrey, UK • Noida, UP, India • Shanghai, PR China

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