Robotic Testing System - RoboTest R from Zwick

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