MTS Landmark TWX User Manual
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Description
Item
Crosshead Lock
1
Crosshead Lift
2
a) Unlock the crosshead clamps, and then move the crosshead up or down so that there is about 25
mm (1 in) clearance between the upper grip and the specimen.
b) Once properly positioned, reclamp with the crosshead lock control.
Move the Specimen into the Upper Grip Using Displacement
Control
Displacement control is used to move the specimen into the upper grip. However, care must be exercised
to ensure that minimal force is imparted on the specimen during the process as this could affect test results.
1. Make sure the grip is open and ready to accept the specimen.
2. Use the slider controls to move the specimen up and into the upper grip.
MTS Landmark Test System Operation | 83
Running the Example Tension Test