For force testing, Festo often deploys the DNCE electromechanical cylinder with an integrated load cell. It can apply a programmable force (e.g., 50 N to 2000 N) while simultaneously measuring displacement to micron-level resolution.
The heart of the pneumatic control. It provides independent pressure channels for actuation and testing, ensuring that the test pressure is stable and free from supply fluctuations. festo testing station
The station is used to teach several key automation concepts: Pneumatics: Understanding air cylinders and valve control. Sensor Technology: Calibrating and integrating different types of sensors. Logic Programming: Ladder Logic or Grafcet programs to manage complex sequences. Troubleshooting: Identifying faults in mechanical or electrical connections. ⚠️ Safety Requirements For force testing, Festo often deploys the DNCE
But the old-timers tell a different story. They say that years ago, a Festo engineer named Klaus configured this station. He was a perfectionist. He calibrated the leak test to a tolerance of 0.1 sccm (standard cubic centimeters per minute)—twice as strict as the spec. He did it because he believed that if a valve was going to fail, he wanted it to fail here , on his bench, not in a child’s respirator. He died of a heart attack at his desk. The machine was never recalibrated. It provides independent pressure channels for actuation and
: A variety of sensors (optical, capacitive, or inductive) determine the workpiece's color, material (metal vs. plastic), and height.
: Utilizes a variety of cylinders and rotary actuators to move parts between sensing stations and the exit point.
The primary objective of the Testing Station is to identify the physical properties of a workpiece and sort it based on predefined criteria. It typically operates in a sequential cycle: