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D. BENDING TEST
Slide open the 1-1 Ruler of the Bending Test device.
Turn the 1-2 Clamp back, then insert the end of the swatch, lining it up to the dotted line.
Pull down the 1-2 Clamp to affix the swatch.
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Wind the 1-4 Control Lever clockwise, then stop when the swatch hits the ground.
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Measure and enter this point of contact as the Contact Distance (A).
Place the 1-1 Ruler beneath the swatch, then enter the measured length (B) in the Emulator.
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The Bending Test is performed 3 times : first for the weft swatch, and next the warp swatch, then the last for the
bias swatch.