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Electromechanical Materials Testing Machines EM2 MICROTEST

Electromechanical Materials Testing Machines EM2 series

MICROTEST

MICROTEST, S.A. Instruments and Equipments for Materials Testing (+34) 91 796 33 32 www.microtest-sa.com
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MICROTEST EM2/FR electromechanical testing machines are designed to test a large range of materials, including: rigid and reinforced plastics, composites, c e r a m i c s , geo-textiles, concrete, rocks, mortars, wood, sheet metal, welded specimens, rubbers, adhesives, and medical products and components, in tension, compression, flexure, shear, tear and peel. They are widely used in R&D Centers, Industry, Testing Laboratories, Education centers, and for calibration purposes in Force Calibration Laboratories. They are built in capacities ranging from 10kN to 1000kN, both tension and compression. Under demand they can also be made in other capacities. In MICROTEST EM2 machines the load is applied by means of a double screw driven system with 2 or 4 guiding columns in the load frame. The construction of the machine load frame, with a double guiding columns and preloaded lead screws, make these frames have

excellent rigidity with negligible frame deflection. This design allows for a single test zone for both tension and compression tests. Users can load heavy specimens with minimal effort. This feature is further enhanced by a programmable switch mechanism that allows the operator to quickly set upper and lower crosshead limits at any point within the frames clearance. The crosshead is actuated by the screw driven system and guided by two or four robust lateral columns. The vertical crosshead travel is determined for the length of the screws and can be modified under demand. This electromechanical system is a double effect one and is driven by a DC electric motor or a brushless servo-motor and includes an optical encoder or a high resolution motor feedback system rotary for a continuous measuring of the crosshead position that allows also the control of the test speed.

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Inside the lower frame there is a transmission system transmitting the mechanical power to the screws, usually including a heavy duty gearbox and a pulley system. Adjustable Working Height Option The working height can be adjustable for seated or standing operation by means of a supplementary adjustable mounting platform. This second base plate can be positioned in height and mechanically locked to the 4 guiding columns of the frame at the desired position. This mounting platform is normally place above the lower base plate and coupling elements and even the load cell base plate can be mounted on it.

The main advantages of electromechanical testing machines over the hydraulic systems are: High stability, mainly at low speed or long term tests (corrosion under tension tests, creep tests, etc.). Capability of keeping the load during long intervals, with error under 0.1% of the applied force, or even better (< 0,01%) in the case of calibration by comparison force standard machines or high stability of load tests . Electromechanical machines can be operated at speeds ranging from a minimum of 0.05m/min to a maximum of 200 or 600 mm/min (or even 3000mm/min, depending on the model), which accommodates a wide range of materials and specimens. Minimum maintenance: They do not need oil, filter or joints replacement. They do not need extra space for hydraulic power source and they do not need any pipe or external fittings to transmit the mechanical power. Very low noise in comparison with hydraulic systems and without the risk of leakage of oil. Low consumption of energy and no need of expensive cooling systems.

Moreover, the displacement of the crosshead allows the application of the load without impact, in a continuous way, disregarding the state of cleanliness of electro-valves or servovalves needed in hydraulic systems. MICROTEST EM2/FR machines have ever shown a very good behavior in long term tests, where it is necessary to keep the load or the position during long time at a high level of stability.

The electromechanical testing machines include one or more force transducers (load cell) that provide better precision measurement of the applied force than pressure transducers or gages used in traditional hydraulic systems. In this way the force measurement is not affected by oil temperature, local disturbances caused by the oil flow, friction in the load cylinder, etc.

The test speed is digitally controlled and measured by means of a high resolution motor feedback system rotary or an incremental optical encoder placed in the motor axis, obtaining a high precision controlled movement, helped by the high gear ratio of the system.

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ACCESSORIES

The EM2 machines flexibility is further extended by a wide array of accessories instrumentation, grips and fixtures to perform all kind of test with the higher efficiency. These accessories include various LVDT extensometers, compressometers, strain gage extensometers, high temperature extensometers, as well as grips, holders, jigs or platens for holding the test specimens. They can also be delivered with special testing equipment as high temperature furnaces, climatic chambers, etc. MICROTEST can provide a great variety of grips and accessories, depending on the material or test. Among others: Compression platens. Pneumatic or manual grips for tensile tests with different jaws. Bend fixtures. Other test fixtures (shear, friction, tear, peel, etc) Extensometers, furnaces, climatic chambers, etc.

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This flexibility makes EM2 machines very suitable in most of the standardized axial tests, where the force to be applied is under the load capacity of the machine, in tensile test or compression tests in the same single test zone. Among others, with the suitable fixture, the following tests can be done: Tensile tests on metal samples: standard shapes, ribbons, springs, screws, fasteners, washers, wires, cables, elastomeric samples, etc High temperature creep tests Corrosion under tension tests. Tensile tests on polymers, composites, rubbers, textiles, ropes, webs, wood, etc. Tensile tests on standardized steel samples. Tensile, shear or bending tests on aluminium samples or profiles. Compression tests on concrete, mortars, ceramics, foams, wood, rocks, etc. Friction tests, peel tests, shear, etc. Bending tests on mortars, concrete, ceramics, wood, paving tiles, etc. CBR and Marshall test. Calibration of force transducers (EN ISO 376).

Do not hesitate to contact us to consult any need about your tests.

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MACHINE DESCRIPTION

LOWER CHASSIS
It contains the electromechanical driving system, composed by: motor, gearbox, pulleys, ball screws, bearings, etc. and electric elements to control the machine. Over this lower structure the load frame stands. The base plate of the frame can have threaded holes, linear guides, holders or attachments when they have to be used with climatic chambers, furnaces, etc. The dimensions of this chassis can be modified under demand to change the height of the test zone, for example.

LOAD FRAME
The load frame has a high stiffness, with two or four columns in chromed steel and double ball screw. The crosshead usually has the load cell for measuring the force during the tests. Several load cells in different lower capacities can be added with the suitable coupling elements. The crosshead has also the nuts and bearing units to allow the soft movement of the crosshead when the screws are actuated by the driving system. The dimensions of the load frame can be modified under demand to change the height or the width in the test zone, for example.

ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR SYSTEM

This electromechanical system is a double effect one and is driven by a DC electric motor or a brushless motor and includes an optical encoder or a high resolution motor feedback system rotary for a continuous measuring of the crosshead position that allows also the control of the test speed. The maximum speed and travel will depend on the screw, motor and gearbox used. Under demand, different solutions can be adopted to have other values for speed or crosshead travel. To make possible an easy collocation of the samples, the machine has a manual control for the crosshead in the front panel of the machine that allows the changing of the test zone height. The speed of this movement is selectable by the SCM3000 software.

SAFETY SHIELD AND PROTECTIVE ELEMENTS

Every standard EM2 machine includes a protective shield at the front side of the load frame. This shield is made on a high resistance and transparent polycarbonate and protects the user from any potential debris. The machine has also mechanical and electronic limits features (including emergency button) supplied to prevent movement of the actuator beyond desired regions of operation or in case of emergency.

Electromechanical Materials Testing Machines EM2 MICROTEST CONTROL, MEASUREMENT AND ACQUISITION SYSTEM
- The control and measurement is performed by the SCM3000 electronic board developed by MICROTEST. This electronic board provides a closed loop control of the machine and analogue to digital conversion for at least 8 channels. The control includes digital input/output lines connected with the machine and motor driver covering the rest of the control and security functions of the control system. The machine control can be monitored by means of a computer via USB connection. The software SCM3000 allows also the recording of the different quantities data during the test. EM2/FR machines make use of this SCM3000 software that enhances the features of the machine for any kind of test or material, allowing the user the full control of any of the functionalities of the machine. Its a very reliable and adaptable system. The description of the SCM3000 software specifications is shown apart. All database and controlled parameters are managed using a computer (included) with the MICROTEST SCM3000 software (English version). SCM3000 software helps the user to automate his operations, providing a powerful Method and Result Editor, with the possibility of exportation of data to Excel or ASCII files that allows the generation of customized reports. The test curves can also be rescale, recall and replot by a Graphics Editor A control panel is available in two ways: by computer, SCM3000 software and an SCM3000 electronic unit with additional touch screen panel interface (AFL-W10 type, optional) for manual control which enables test start, test stop, return, test status indication and variable speed up/down jog buttons, fine position up/down buttons and specimen protection features. It includes two soft keys, results display, programmable function keys and specimen protection. The SCM3000 electronics can be connected to this touch screen to provide stand alone management of tests.

The control system also includes: software selectable servo-control by force or by displacement (or other quantity), displays for the configured channels, digital zeroing of any channel, fully configurable channels, calculated channels, configurable alarms, digital recording of every configured quantity, selectable sampling, automation of the tests (tests methods and complex sequences of movement or load), definition of test parameters, calculations, graphical display of the recorded data and test results, etc.

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Technical Specifications
MODEL FORCE CAPACITY TYP. CROSSHEAD TRAVEL (typ.) (*) Columns Type of frame Crosshead Max. Speed (typ. values in bold, static) Crosshead min. Controlled Speed accuracy Position mx. resolution Horizontal test space (*) Typ. Vertical Test space (**) 1/Stiffness Reinforced Opt (/R )1/Stiffness Dimensions HxWxD (*) (Std) 50 mm/min 600 kN EM2/02 2 5001200 EM2/510 5-10 7001200 EM2/2030 20- 30 1200 EM2/50 50 1200 EM2/100 100 13001500 EM2/200 200 12001500 EM2/300 300 12001500 EM2/500 500 1200 EM2/1000 1000 1200 (***)

mm

Other values according to users needs or even Adjustable Working Height Option
2 columns (2 ball screws + 2 or 4 guiding columns) Bench top Floor standing 100 600 100 600 100 600 Floor standing Single test space (Double test space is optional) 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200 100 200

m/min % m mm

High speed ranges by using AC servomotor can be defined according users needs to achieve speeds 1000mm/min to 3000mm/min (values to be defined in each case) Minimum crosshead speeds from 0.05 m/min to <1 m/min are possible Depending on the machine definition according to users needs 0.1% of speed Position resolutions from <0.005 m to 0.1 m are possible Depending on the machine definition according to users needs 525 400 (std) 525 (std) 530 (std) 530 (std) 530 (std) 710 (std) (std) to to 850 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 to 1000 1000 1300120012001200 1200 1200 1200 1900 1900 1900 Other values are possible according to users needs

240 (std) to 700 700

710 (std) to 1000 1200 (***)

mm mm/N mm/N

<4.10-6 <3.10-6 9301700 1780 520 520 100kg 180kg TSC1/ 2000N 0.1

<4.10-6 <3.10-6 13001720 1980 700-940 520-625 105kg 340kg TSC1/ 5-10kN 0.1

<4.10-6 <3.10-6 1720 1980 940 625 200kg 360kg PB2/20 PB2/30 1

<3.10-6 <2.10-6 1720 1980 940 670 340kg 450kg

<3.10-6 <2.10-6 22152815 940 690 680kg to 1100kg 0.5

<3.10-6 <1.5.10-6 22152915 940 735 740kg to 1200kg

<2.5.10-6 <1.5.10-6 22652965 940 735 770kg to 1250kg

<2.10-6 -

<2.10-6 2850 (***) 1370(***) 950(***) 3500kg (***)

H(mm) W(mm) D(mm) kg

2450 1170 820 1500kg

Weight (*)

Accuracy class typ. ISO 7500 Typical Main Force transducer (*) Force resolution N (*) Std. Nominal Supply Voltage (*)

PB2/50 1

PB2/100 2 230Vac 1phase 400Vac 3phase +N

PB2/200 5 230Vac 1phase 400Vac 3phase +N

PBF/300 20

PBF/500 20

PC/1000 40

VAC

230Vac 1phase

230Vac 1phase

230Vac 1phase

230Vac 1phase

400Vac 3phase +N

400Vac 3phase +N

400Vac 3phase +N

Std. Power kW 0.6 0.7 0.7 1-2 1.5-4 2-5 2.5-5 2.5-7 5.5-7 Rating Cont.(*) (*) Basic standard specifications. Dimensions, weights and supply voltage can be adapted to the customers needs. They are only approximate and dependant on the specific technical proposal. Maximum speed value affects power value and therefore the power value can be different from the above ones. (**) Without accessories. (***) This dimensions and weight are only typical or example values. This model is always defined under customers specifications. NOTE: Because MICROTEST has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change design and specifications at any time without prior notice.

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