FULLY AUTOMATED TESTING SYSTEM ATS3C

 
 
 
 

Specifications

  • Power Requirements: 240 VAC.

  • Compressed Air: 80 PSI.

  • Adjustable Drive Shaft Speed: Precision-adjustable for optimal performance.

  • Safety Features: Safety guards with a category 4 rating safety circuit.

  • Software: Ready-to-use advanced testing software with dozens of tools for programming complex tests.

  • High-Performance Hardware: Precision data acquisition hardware, an advanced computer, a color printer, and a barcode scanner for test setup input.

  • Robust Construction: Heavy-duty welded cabinet with tooling storage drawer and lockable doors.

High Accuracy Testing

  • High-Resolution Data Acquisition: 24-bit data acquisition hardware.

  • Precision Torque Transducers: Digital torque transducers with combined accuracy ±0.1% from 0 to 100% of full scale.

  • Built-in Calibration: Shunt calibration for each transducer.

  • Precision Drive Shaft Encoder: 16,777,216 pulses per revolution.

  • Transducer Verification: Accuracy verification of all transducers anytime between tests.

  • Data Acquisition Verification: Accuracy verification of hardware anytime between tests.

  • High-Accuracy Seating Torque Test: Within 0.2% of the target.

  • Precise Drive Shaft Positioning: Records and returns to the exact drive shaft rotating position for each test cycle of the Seating test.

  • Saving test samples: Automated tests for HS-345, HS-381, HS-387, Boeing BPS-F-68, and others require only one sample to complete.

Automated Operations

  • Transducer Recognition: Identifies all transducers automatically.

  • Preload Removal: Efficiently removes preload from test samples.

  • Test Bolt Protrusion Adjustment: Adjust the protrusion of the test bolt before the test starts.

  • Tooling Plate Movement: Automates vertical positioning during the test.

  • Nut Alignment: Ensures the nut is flush with the test bolt before the BPS-N-70 test.

  • Cooling System: Controls the temperature of test samples during multi-cycle tests.

  • Overload Protection: Protects all transducers from overload during the test.

  • Programmed Test Execution: Executes tests according to predefined programs.

  • Comprehensive Digital Reports: Generates multiple digital test reports with data graphs from three transducers and a temperature sensor.

Test Reports

  • Customizable Reports: Includes date, time, test data, part, test bolt, operator name, transducers, company logo, and other test information.

  • Detailed Data: Test data from three transducers and an optional temperature sensor.

  • Graphical Representation: Test graphs with different colors for each transducer and sensor.

  • Statistical Calculations: Comprehensive statistical analysis.

  • Additional Documents:
    - Complete report of all data points for each test sample for the multi-cycle test.
    - Individual test graphs for each test sample
    - Self-diagnostic log of system performance for each test sample.

Compliance

  • Perform tests in compliance with NASM1312, NASM25027, NSA5075, HS-345, HS-381, HS-387, Boeing BPS-F-68, BPS-N-70 (Seating 3, 5, 15, and more cycles), and other aerospace fasteners standards.

Versatility

  • Wide Range of Tests: Suitable for aerospace nuts, collars, Hi-Lok, Eddie nuts, and other threaded components.

  • Easy Programming: Software includes dozens of tools for programming complex tests.

Calibrations

  • Calibration Certificates: Certificates are provided for all transducers and data acquisition hardware.

  • Traceable Calibrations: All calibrations are traceable to NIST and performed according to ISO/IEC 17025-2005 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-3 standards.