< 10 s per point
High-speed interferometry and direct force measurement deliver stress-strain curves, yield strength, and tensile strength in under 10 seconds.
Product
Automated Mechanical Testing for Production
Highlights
Fully Automated. Production-Ready. Mechanically Precise.
FAMIC combines specimen preparation, testing, and quality assurance in one automated cell.
Automated preparation
Integrated grinding/milling head with suction creates clean, optically measurable surfaces without manual intervention.
Flexible cell design
Safety cabin with robot integration, docking station, and optional tool changing unit for multiple technologies.
Automatic defect detection
Surface analysis identifies defects and high roughness before testing – rejected specimens are excluded automatically.
Details
Automated Mechanical Testing for Production
Mechanical Properties from Automated Indentation.
The core of FAMIC: an i3D® test head that performs the complete measurement cycle – from surface capture to stress-strain curve – in under 10 seconds per point.
- High-speed 3D interferometer for surface and indentation measurement
- Direct force measurement with test time under 10 seconds per point
- Robot flange compatible with industrial robots
- Interfaces: SPS/Profibus/TCP-IP for full process integration
- Plastic stress-strain curve (flow curve)
- Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and yield strength (YS)
- Ductility assessment for selected alloys
- Anisotropy characterization from a single measurement point
Preparation
Integrated Surface Preparation
The integrated grinding and milling head with suction creates clean, optically measurable surfaces directly inside the cell. No manual sample preparation needed – the robot handles positioning and the tool head prepares the surface in one automated step.
- grinding/milling head with integrated suction
- clean, repeatable surfaces for optical measurement
- fully automated without operator intervention
Measurement
Inline i3D® Measurement Head
The i3D® inline head combines high-speed 3D interferometry with direct force measurement. Mounted on a robot flange, it performs the imprint test and captures all surface data in under 10 seconds – directly on the component.
- high-speed interferometer measures surface and indentation geometry
- direct force measurement captures mechanical response
- robot-mounted with SPS/Profibus/TCP-IP interfaces
Optional Module
Optional Tool Changing Unit
The optional tool changing unit allows FAMIC to combine different tools and technologies within one cell. Multiple storage stations hold test heads, grinding spindles, or additional sensors – the robot switches between them automatically.
- optional module for multi-tool operation
- storage stations for different heads and technologies
- flexible retrofitting and extension possible
Cell Design
Designed as a Complete Inspection Cell
The enclosed safety cabin with automatic doors and interlocks provides safe operation. A docking station connects transport containers, while the mobile frame (forklift-ready) allows relocation. External control unit and worktable for manual tasks complete the setup.
- enclosed cabin with safety interlocks and automatic doors
- docking station for transport containers
- mobile frame – forklift-ready for flexible placement
- external control unit and manual worktable
Quality Assurance
Automatic Error Detection and Classification
Automatic surface analysis before each measurement detects defects and excessive roughness. Only acceptable specimens pass to the test – rejected scans are flagged and excluded, ensuring reliable data without operator judgment.
- automatic pre-test surface assessment
- defective or rough surfaces rejected before measurement
- consistent data quality without manual screening
Additive Manufacturing
Validate mechanical properties of 3D-printed metal parts directly on the build plate, without machining standard tensile specimens.
- in-process qualification of printed parts
- no need for separate tensile specimens
Automotive
In-line quality assurance for structural components and powertrain parts, with fast automated measurement cycles.
- structural component qualification
- powertrain part verification
Aerospace
Verify mechanical integrity of safety-critical parts for flight and propulsion systems with traceable, documented results.
- safety-critical part verification
- documented, traceable test data
Hydrogen
Test pipeline and storage components for hydrogen infrastructure, where local material integrity is critical.
- pipeline and storage component testing
- local material integrity verification
Medical Devices
Qualify implants and surgical instruments with traceable mechanical data suitable for regulatory documentation.
- implant and instrument qualification
- traceable data for regulatory documentation
Production QA
Continuous quality monitoring with automated specimen handling and data logging directly on the production line.
- continuous in-line quality monitoring
- automated specimen handling and data logging
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