CNC TENSILKUT III

Product Summary

CNC Tensilkut III is used for cutting flat test samples from strips and plaques. Operating on the Windows platform, the system is user friendly and easily learned. For a Youtube video of the CNC tensilkut III in operation click here.

Product Details

The CNC Tensilkut III is the newest generation of Tensilkut machine, designed specifically for the preparation of flat physical test specimens for use in universal testing machines. The CNC Tensilkut III will cut tensile, flexural, tension impact and other samples from plastic or fiberglass sheets, and from precut strips of steel, stainless, aluminum, brass, copper and other metals and non-metallic materials. It was developed for use by lab personnel without previous machining experience. The unit is shipped fully set up; the computer need only be hooked up for the system to be ready to operate.

The CNC Tensilkut III employs an integral IBM compatible computer with hard drive, 101 key enhanced keyboard and mouse to prepare those specimens which we have programmed in accordance with the customer's requirements. A chip shield surrounds the entire working area of the machine, inhibiting flying chips and lessening the noise of the cutting operation. An emergency stop switch is mounted on the front of the machine, as are all power switches. The unit contains a vacuum chip removal system and a micro drop coolant system for improved edge finishes.

DIN and other standards as required by the user are installed in the computer, and accessed via the pull-down menus. Optional software will allow specimen contours to be imported from most CAD drawing programs. For a personalized quotation or more general information, please supply us with information on your specific application.

Tensile Sample preparation on the Tensilkut III

Here we see the complete process of cutting a wood composite blank into a finished tensile specimen, including cutting the overall width from 1" wide to 3/4" overall, in accordance with ASTM D638 Type I. This video is just over 7 minutes long; it has not been edited, so the entire cutting process is shown. Note that in order to reduce the noise in this video demonstration, we did not run the Tensilvac chip removal system; normally, we would not have this chip buildup. All Tensilkut products are designed for use in the testing laboratory, by technicians without machining experience; our CNC machines use Windows-based computers for ease of operation.

Product Specifications

115V, 1PH, 3HP Motor With Infinitely Variable Motor Speed Regulator
Vacuum Chip Reduction System
Micro Drop Coolant System
Front Opening Chip Shield Surrounds Working Area
60-80 PSI Clean, Dry Shop Air Required
Pentium Computer with CD, floppy and Hard Drives,
Keyboard, Monitor and Mouse
Windows and TensilMaster Pro Operating Softwares installed
115V Electrical line with Uninterruptible Power Source for computer system required
Dimensions: 72”x36”x60”; Weight: 1100 lbs.

Custom programming is available for all new Tensilkut III machines

Tensilkut Engineering can write programs for any specimen the customer desires. A multiple specimen layout from a single plaque can also be designed. All specimen programs and multiple specimen layouts, if ordered, are installed in the computer prior to shipment to the customer.

Starting piece

Material
Length and width of blank (if applicable)
Size of plaque (if applicable)
Thickness of material
Whether stacking will be desired

Finished specimen

Drawing of each finished specimen
Overall width and overall length of finished bar
Length and width of reduced section
Tapers and Tolerances
Radius at shoulders
English or Metric dimensions
A copy of the specification is also sufficient.

Should additional specimens be added to your testing program after you begin using your CNC Tensilkut III, new sample programs can be written by Tensilkut Engineering and shipped to you for easy installation on your hard drive.

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