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Instruction manual V 2.3 – 02/2009
5.
Operation
5.8.1 Standard specimen clamp
The standard specimen clamp is available in
two sizes: 40 x 40 mm and 50 x 55 mm.
Rectangular blocks can be clamped directly in
the standard specimen clamp. In addition, this
clamp accommodates the foil clamps.
•
Turn knurled screw (
40
) counterclockwise to
lower the movable jaw (
41
).
•
Insert block (
42
) as required (perpendicular
of square).
•
Turn knurled screw (
40
) clockwise to raise
the movable jaw until the block is securely
clamped.
5.8 Accessories
5.8.2 Vee insert
The vee insert (
44
) fits into the movable jaw of
the standard specimen clamp, for clamping
round specimens.
•
Turn knurled screw (
40
) counterclockwise
lowering the movable jaw (
41
) as far as it will
go.
•
Insert pin (
43
) of vee insert (
44
) into the hole
(
45
) of the movable jaw (
41
).
•
Insert the specimen.
•
Turn knurled screw (
40
) clockwise to raise
the movable jaw / vee insert until the block is
securely clamped.
All specimen clamps available as accessories fit into the orientable as well as in the non-
orientable fixture for specimen clamps.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
40
41
44
40
45
43
41
42
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