6 Operating Instructions
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3. Place the prepared dog bone test specimen in the Tension
Device and close the Protection Doors (Figure 8.1, Item 5) (see
Figure 6.2.12).
4. Select menu, "Tensile Strength," on the Operator Panel (Figure
8.1, Item 6) and press the “Measurement” Button (Figure 8.1,
Item 1) on the enclosure door to begin testing.
The Piston extends downward and exerts a force on the tension device.
This converts the force into a tensile force and pulls the test specimen
until it breaks. The maximum force required relates to the tensile strength
in N/cm
2
and is shown on the display.
Figure 6.2.12