AT6 Automated Testing System: Dual-Frame Configuration for Metals Tensile Testing
This video showcases the Instron® AT6 Automated Testing System in a dual-frame configuration for high-throughput tensile testing of metals up to 600 kN. Designed for precision and repeatability, the AT6 automates the full testing workflow from specimen measurement through data collection. Its flexible configuration allows multiple specimen sizes to be tested within a single sequence, significantly increasing throughput.
The system features dual Instron 6800 Series floor model universal testing machines equipped with DuraSync hydraulic dual side acting grips, ensuring secure and consistent specimen clamping. AutoXBiax automatic contacting extensometers provide simultaneous axial and transverse strain measurements, while a Rockwell hardness tester evaluates material hardness prior to testing. Optional specimen removers can further increase throughput by 15 to 20 seconds per specimen. The AT6 automated testing system minimizes operator variability and improves overall efficiency, making it well suited for aerospace, automotive, and industrial materials research applications.
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