roboTest L Robotic Testing System

For automated tensile tests and flexure tests Download

Industries

Plastics
Metals
Composites
Rubber

Type of test

Tensile
Flexure

Specimen range

Specimens up to 1 kg

Standards

ISO 6892
ASTM E8
JIS Z2201
ISO 527-2
ASTM D790
ISO 178

The perfect testing systems for tensile or flexure tests

The roboTest L (linear) robotic testing system is used to perform fully automated tensile tests on metals (e.g. to ISO 6892, ASTM E8, JIS Z2201) or tensile and flexure tests on plastics (e.g. to ISO 527-2 , ASTM D790 or ISO 178).

The robotic testing system can also be used for tests on medical products, for example to test safety closures on medicines in a traceable and reliable manner.

Tensile testing (e.g. to DIN 53504 S2 or ISO 37) or tear growth testing (to ISO 34-1) on elastomer specimens can also be automated.

Automated tensile tests on plastics or metals

roboTest L robotic testing system with testing machine 250 kN for automated tensile tests

Advantages & features

Description

The system can be added to materials testing machines from 5 to 250 kN.
Removable magazine inserts can be filled at the operator's workplace. Alternatively, specimens can also be added to the magazine during the automatic sequence.
Manual tests can be performed whenever required—the specimen feeder simply swings out of the way for access.
A separate version of roboTest L is available for testing O-rings.
roboTest L can also be used for feeding specimens to other equipment (e.g. hardness measuring instruments, notch-cutting machines).
An industrial controller with autoEdition3 automation software controls the system
Optional components including a barcode reader, cross-section measuring device, HOST connection, accept/reject feature, disposal gripper, and status indicator complete the system.

Advantages & features

Operator influences (hand temperature/moisture, off-center or angled specimen insertion etc.) are eliminated for high test result reproducibility
Qualified laboratory staff are relieved of routine activities, making them available for more complex tasks
Machine can be used during idle times (lunch breaks and night shifts), which utilizes the full capacity and produces faster results
Testing system reduces the testing costs per specimen and typically pays for itself within one to two years
System allows for reliable documentation and statistical long-term monitoring

Components and accessories

Feed system

The linear feed axis automatically and safely transports specimens up to 1 kg. For manual tests the specimen feeder is moved to the side, giving the operator free access to the machine.

The roboTest L robotic testing system removes the specimen from the magazine.

Specimen magazine

The magazine holds 160 to 600 specimens, depending on specimen dimensions. It is filled during specimen preparation or at the system, and then placed on the magazine table. Specimens can be added during the sequence.

Cross-section measurement

The automated cross-section measurement for determining the specimen thickness and width is taken at one or three points on the specimen. Use of a standard allows the cross-section measuring device to be adjusted, ensuring reproducible test results.

ID reader

Use of an optional barcode or 2D code reader eliminates errors in specimen identification. Alternatively, the specimen data (identification number, width, thickness, etc.) can be entered on a PC.

Scale

A precision scale allows for exact determination of the specimen weight.

Status indicator

The stack light informs the operator of the status of the robotic testing system via a three-tiered light.

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Typical applications

Plastics

The robotTest L robotic testing system takes a plastic specimen out of the magazine and safely transports it to the testing machine.

Metals

The roboTest L robotic testing system guarantees reliable transport of the metal specimen to the barcode scanner, to the cross-section measuring device and to the testing machine.

The roboTest L robotic testing system can also be used in the field of medical engineering. Containers with childproof closures are automatically fed, and a push & turn test is performed.

Medical products

Containers with childproof closures are automatically fed to the testing machine, and a push & turn test is performed.

Elastomers

Elastomer specimens are placed in a magazine and removed with the specimen gripper. Even adhesive specimens do not present a problem due to their individual storage in the magazine.

The roboTest L robotic testing system removes an O-ring from the specimen magazine.

Rubber bands

Tensile tests, for example to DIN 53504, ASTM D412 or ISO 37 can be performed on standard bands.

Interesting applications

roboTest for medical testing

A fully automated system consisting of a materials testing machine and robotic handling system ensures reliable, economical testing of pharmaceutical packaging and medical products.

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Medical Packaging

The medical industry must meet greater standards for quality and documentation in comparison other other industries. Manufacturers of medical products must guarantee a consistently high quality standard in production and long-term reliability of delivery as well as comply with the legal framework.

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Automated guided vehicles AGV

There is an increasing rate in the use of automation in materials testing, especially since even the smallest disruptions can alter measured values. Time consuming and monotonous tasks are also often carried out by robots. ZwickRoell offers a wide range of possibilities for automation in materials testing.

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