Automated Specimen Marking Station Overview | Tinius Olsen

Описание: In this video, Scott Carroll, Design Engineer at Tinius Olsen, introduces the Automated Specimen Marking Station, a key component of the Automated Tensile Hardness System. The video explains the core elements of the marking station, how specimens are positioned, aligned and marked, and how automation improves consistency, accuracy, and operator safety during specimen preparation.

Time Stamps

0:12 Introduction to the Automated Specimen Marking Station
0:22 Marking pen overview and installation
0:35 Encapsulated pen safety design
0:45 Table movement and specimen positioning
1:02 Specimen presence sensor
1:14 Centering station for consistent gauge marking
1:30 Homing sensor and positional accuracy

System Overview

The Automated Specimen Marking Station is designed to deliver repeatable and precise gauge marking for Vector Extensometer. The system uses the same marking pen as manual marking, making it familiar and easy to replace, while safely encapsulating it within the station to improve operator safety.

A motorized table allows controlled left-to-right movement, enabling accurate placement of gauge markings. Integrated sensors ensure reliable operation by detecting specimen presence and maintaining precise positional awareness through a homing reference system.
The centering station automatically aligns each specimen with the marking pen, ensuring that gauge circles are consistently placed at the center of the specimen every time.

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