Position The Crosshead; Move The Specimen Into The Upper Grip Using Displacement Control - MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series Operation

Running the Example HCF Test

Position the Crosshead

1. Adjust the position of the crosshead using the hydraulic controls.
A. Unlock the crosshead clamps, and then move the crosshead up or down so that there
is about 25 mm (1 in) clearance between the upper grip and the specimen.
B. Once properly positioned, reclamp with the crosshead lock control.

Move the Specimen into the Upper Grip Using Displacement Control

Displacement control is used to move the specimen into the upper grip. However, care must be
exercised to ensure that minimal force is imparted on the specimen during the process as this could
affect test results.
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Item Description
1 Crosshead Lock
2 Crosshead Lift
Landmark™ Test System Operation