Proof loading and Pre-stretching Mechanical Cable

Proof loading and pre-stretching mechanical cable is a critical operation in motion control application where precision, length, diameter and proving strength are urgent design priorities. Proof loading is the act of applying a percentage of the cable assembly's rated load to verify it will perform as expected in the field.
In this video, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Ed Nugent sat down with Craig Symons to discuss the complexities of this sophisticated operation, including how proof loading and pre-stretching is performed, why it's a mission-critical operation and what happens to cable, and various cable constructions, when undergoing the process.
#proofloading #mechanicalcable #surgicalrobotics