Testing System ALEX
The easiest way to automate your testing lab!
- Plastics
- Metals
- Tensile
- Flexure
- Lightweight specimens
- Small series
- ISO 527
- ISO 178
- ISO 6892
What is ALEX?
Our new automation system ALEX is a cost-effective and particularly compact automation solution that fits in any laboratory. The robot arm is attached directly to your materials testing machine, which makes the system’s footprint nearly the same as that of a fully manual testing machine.
ALEX can be used effectively with a series as small as 10 specimens. It carries out tensile tests on plastics in accordance with ISO 527/ASTM D638, flexure tests on plastics in accordance with ISO 178 or tensile tests on metals in accordance with ISO 6892/ASTM E8 autonomously. The specimen magazine is placed directly in front of the testing machine and offers space for up to 60 specimens.
With ALEX we offer accurate and reproducible test results with minimum effort. The automation system reduces operator influences on the test and relieves qualified laboratory personnel of monotonous tasks.
If you want to benefit from these advantages, but conventional automation systems are both too expensive and not flexible enough, then our ALEX automation system is exactly what you need!
Quick check: When would I need ALEX?
Number of specimens
Test load
Complexity
Advantages of ALEX
Compact design
Short delivery times & attractive pricing
Easy to retrofit
- The very compact design fitz in every testing laboratory. Attachment directly to the materials testing machine requires an additional space of only approx. 30 centimeters (approx. 12 inches).
- For basic standard applications, we offer short delivery times of 8 weeks and attractive prices.
- The automation system ALEX is compatible with all AllroundLine table-top testing machines and can be easily retrofitted without any problems. Because it is mounted directly onto the testing machine, there is no need for floor fasteners or attachments.
- Manual testing continues to be possible as needed. By “parking” the robot arm, the operator has easy access to the materials testing machine.
- The automatic cross-section measuring device reduces operator influence during specimen measurement.
- Qualified laboratory staff are relieved of routine tasks, making them available for more complex responsibilities.
- With the autoEdition SmartWizard automation software, the automatic test sequence can be quickly and easily adapted to new requirements.
autoEdition3 automation software
The autoEdition3 automation software is at the core of the robotic testing system. The software controls, regulates and monitors all automated processes, components and devices.
In combination with our testXpert testing software the autoEdition3 automation software delivers traceable and tamper-proof results. Immediately upon starting autoEdition3, the user experiences the benefits of intuitive operation from a look and feel that is consistent with the testXpert user interface.
SmartWizard configuration interface
Our new Alex automation system is available with an optional SmartWizard software assistant, which allows the operator to independently adapt ALEX to changing specimen shapes or test sequences.
It offers the freedom and flexibility you need to be successful in a world of fast and continuously evolving requirements.
Your testing system is ready to learn!
