LESSON 10.2

Cards (18)

Upper Crosshead 
o The topmost part of the UTM
o It is fixed
Upper Grip 
Used to grip the upper end of the sample
Screw 
Used to adjust the position of the lower crosshead
Lower Grip 
o Used to grip the lower end of the sample
o Together with the lower crosshead, it moves downward during tensile and peel/adhesive test
Column 
o Supports the test frame
Lower Crosshead 
o Lower head of the UTM and is one of the important parts
o Has upward and downward movement
Press Plate/Compression Plate 
It is where compression and bending tests take place
Working Table 
o Put the compression and bending test fixtures
Cylinder 
o Can be seen when the metal sheet is removed
o Test loading system
Metal Sheet 
o Covers the internal parts of the UTM
Baseplate 
o Supports the whole UTM
Grip Control System 
o Controls the upper and lower grips
Control Processing Unit 
Brain of the computer where most calculations take plac
Computer Monitor 
Output device that displays information
Printer 
o Used to print the results of the test conducted
Power Switch 
o Used to turn on the machine by rotating the switch clockwise
Emergency Stop 
o A fail-safe control switch that provides both safety for the machinery and for the person using the machinery
o Used to stop the machinery quickly when there is a risk of injury or the workflow requires stopping
Digital Controller 
Used to ensure that the specified test rate is accurately maintained throughout the test