Automated Test Systems

A manufacturer of abrasive wheels required a test system for life testing abrasive discs. Creative Automation designed and fabricated a versatile test cell that enabled testing the sanding discs under a multitude of force, angle and speed conditions. By monitoring parameters such as spindle torque, the rate of disc attrition was recorded.

A manufacturer of pumps required a test stand for testing large fuel pumps under simulated operating conditions. Creative Automation designed and fabricated a pump test stand using a servo motor drive for powering the pump. A series of pressure and flow sensors were used to measure the pump’s output, flow and pressure. A mechanical clamping fixture was provided with quick-acting clamps to secure the unit under test, reducing typical test cycle time to under two minutes.