Manual

Description

Insight Material Testing System Introduction

The load frame has a rectangular shape and includes a base unit and one or

two vertical columns. The two column models have a fixed upper transverse

member. The moving crosshead is driven by precision ball screws on the

load frame. The crosshead is coupled to the ball screw(s) with high-strength,

precision ball nuts and rides on the ball bearings. This configuration is very

efficient in minimizing friction and wear. The ball screws are anti-backlash.

This feature removes the backlash so that position can be measured with

increased accuracy over nonpreloaded ball screws.

The screws are driven by a series of pulleys and belts which in turn are

driven by a precision dc servo motor on the MTS Insight 1 through MTS

Insight 50 models and an ac brushless motor on the higher force models. The

ball screw is connected to an optical encoder for precise position and

velocity control.

Frame controller The frame controller is responsible for the following:

• Provides main data and signal processing power

• Detects the activation of limit switches

• Provides the interface between the software (computer) and the

frame

• Provides digital servo control—for speed and position accuracy

• Responsible for self-ID load cell and frame

• Handset interface

• Programmable, 1000 Hz maximum, data acquisition rate

• Management of frame power

Software TestWorks 4 is a versatile software program offering you a host of features

that will make the material testing process fast and easy to use. The software

has various method templates available. The method templates in the

General Testing Package provide a starting point in configuring test methods

that conform with your testing needs. The General Testing Package is

separated into 4 specific testing categories.

• MTS Tensile

• MTS Compression

• MTS Flex

• MTS Peel-Tear

Many additional features can be purchased to meet your company’s specific

needs. Some of these features might already be part of the system you

ordered, or they can be added to your system as your requirements change.

Refer to the TestWorks manual for additional information.