Specimen mounting considerations, Specimen mounting considerations 14 – MTS 316 Load Frame User Manual
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Series 316 Load Frame Product Information
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Specimen Mounting Considerations
Operation
Specimen Mounting Considerations
Specimen mounting is the most critical and potentially hazardous step in system
operation. Improper operation of the load frame during specimen installation or
testing can cause damage to equipment or specimens. Observe the following
precautions when installing a specimen.
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Configure the test program to reduce the possibility of specimen buckling
both during the test and at specimen failure. Buckling can cause damaging
side loads to be applied to the load cell.
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If the specimen will be tested in both tension and compression, reduce
backlash to a minimum. This will reduce the possibility of data being
invalidated by fixture or specimen shifting.