We strongly suggest following demension for specimens: Rod diameter 2 - 4 mm, plate/substrate thickness 2 mm-10 mm
Shear bond test fixture side viewShear bond test fixture front view
Equipment Preparation:
Check the power switch of instron and printer
Check the status of computer, log in as administrator.
Check the load cell cable is connected and in the proper load range as you need.
Prepare fixture for your specimens.
Testing:
Run BlueHill 3 from computer.
Load your testing method and choose testing filename, save to your own folder. Each group pf specimens can be included in one data file.
Input speciment information if needed.
Mount your specimens in the shear bonding fixture. And tight the back support thumb screw.
Insert shear blade, choose falt end or notched end accordingly.
Align the load cell with the blade. Secure the fixture.
IMPORTANT! Set the extension reset before the test of one group. Set the frame safety sensors for upper and lower limit.
Install proper protection around the fixture and wear safety googoles for yourself.
Click "start" to test.
Collect finished specimens fragments and save for further fractograph analysis. Do not match fracture surfaces togather, which will smear off important microstructures.
Save the results after testing one group specimens. Do not mix different groups of specimens in one data file.
