Shimadzu AGS-100NX, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 6 Performing Compression and Bending Tests
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6.3 Setting Crosshead Stroke Limits
To prevent the crosshead (or attached load cells or jigs) from colliding with anything, secure
upper and lower limit collars (hardware for setting limits) at respective crosshead upper and
lower movement limits.
For compression tests, use the compression stroke length as a reference to keep any extra
allowance to a minimum at both upper and lower limits.
Set the limit range so that jigs on the crosshead could never contact the crossyoke or jigs
on the table when the crosshead moves up or down.
After securing upper and lower limit hardware, hold the collars and move the limit bar up
and down to confirm it there is no slippage.
Compression
Stroke + Extra
Allowance
Compression
Stroke