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Contents EC Declaration of Conformity 5 Technical Support 7 How to Get Technical Support Before You Contact MTS 7 7 If You Contact MTS by Phone 8 Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals 9 Preface 11 Before You Begin Conventions 11 12 Documentation Conventions 12 Introduction 15 653 High-Temperature Furnace Physical Description 15 653 High-Temperature Furnace Functional Description Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Construction Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Specifications 17 18 19 Safe
Operation 31 Preparing to Run a Test 32 Achieving a Low-Temperature Gradient 33 Maintenance 35 Cleaning the Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace 4 Contents 35 Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace
EC Declaration of Conformity Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace EC Declaration of Conformity 5
EC Declaration of Conformity Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace
How to Get Technical Support Technical Support How to Get Technical Support Start with your manuals The manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you need to use and maintain your equipment. If your equipment includes MTS software, look for online help and README files that contain additional product information. If you cannot find answers to your technical questions from these sources, you can use the internet, e-mail, telephone, or fax to contact MTS for assistance.
If You Contact MTS by Phone Know information from prior technical assistance Identify the problem Know relevant computer information Know relevant software information If you have contacted MTS about this problem before, we can recall your file.
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals If you are calling about an issue that has already been assigned a notification number, please provide that number. You will be assigned a unique notification number about any new issue.
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals 10 Technical Support Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace
Before You Begin Preface Before You Begin Safety first! Before you attempt to use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safety manual and any other safety information provided with your system. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of MTS equipment in your test facility can result in hazardous conditions that can cause severe personal injury or death and damage to your equipment and specimen.
Conventions Conventions Documentation Conventions The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals. Hazard conventions As necessary, hazard notices may be embedded in this manual. These notices contain safety information that is specific to the task to be performed. Hazard notices immediately precede the step or procedure that may lead to an associated hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and follow the directions that are given.
Documentation Conventions Hypertext links The electronic document has many hypertext links displayed in a blue font. All blue words in the body text, along with all contents entries and index page numbers, are hypertext links. When you click a hypertext link, the application jumps to the corresponding topic.
Documentation Conventions 14 Preface Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace
653 High-Temperature Furnace Physical Description Introduction The MTS Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace provides a high-temperature environment for testing material specimens. The furnace is suitable for tension, compression, and cyclic fatigue testing of advanced ceramics, metals, and composites. It is usually installed in an MTS load unit and is used with MTS temperature controllers. The Series 653 Furnace accommodates MTS Model 632.59, 632.53, 632.50, 632.51, and 632.
653 High-Temperature Furnace Physical Description furnace opening and easy operation. Latches built into the front of the furnace ensure tight furnace sealing.
653 High-Temperature Furnace Functional Description 653 High-Temperature Furnace Functional Description Temperature control system The Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace is monitored and controlled by the Model 409.83 Temperature Controller. The temperature controller contains a control module for each hot zone in the furnace. Each control module accepts a thermocouple input and outputs proportional power to the respective furnace heating element.
Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Construction Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Construction The furnace uses a center-split design which provides easy specimen and fixture access. Ports allow thermocouples and an extensometer to extend into the hot zone. Heating elements Insulation The silicon carbide heating elements provide rapid heating, low heat loss, and long life.
Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Specifications Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Specifications High-Temperature Furnace Specifications a 653.01 653.02 653.03B 653.04†C Temperature Max/Mind 1400°C/100 °C 1400°C/100 °C 1400°C/100 °C 1400°C/100°C Overall Height 55 mm 86 mm 126 mm 220 mm Hot Zone Height 19 mm 50 mm 90 mm 185 mm Hot Zone Width and Depth 50 mm 50 mm 62.5 mm 62.
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Safety Information Hazard Placard Placement Hazard placards contain specific safety information and are affixed directly to the system so they are plainly visible. Each placard describes a system-related hazard. When possible, international symbols (icons) are used to graphically indicate the type of hazard and the placard label indicates its severity.
LABEL DESCRIPTION WARNING Hot surface. Can burn skin. WARNING Hazardous voltage. Can cause severe injury or death. Turn off power before servicing.
About Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Installation The Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace is usually supplied as part of a complete testing system, and the installation procedures are performed by MTS personnel. However, furnaces purchased as replacement or add-on items require installation as described in this section.
About Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Mounting considerations Consider the following when mounting the furnace in the load unit: • Proper vertical position of the furnace depends on the dimensions of load unit components (such as the load cell, grips, cooling adapters, extension rods, and so forth) and the specimen to be tested. • The furnace should be positioned so that the axis of the specimen is centered in the hot zone of the furnace.
Mounting the 653 Furnace to the Load Unit Mounting the 653 Furnace to the Load Unit 1. Assemble the bracket assembly to the rear of the furnace. CAUTION The furnace insulation inserts are fragile. Improper installation can damage furnace installation inserts. Exercise caution to avoid damaging the insulation inserts during installation. 2. Open the furnace and support it in the approximate proper position while fastening the support bar and clamp to the load unit column. 3.
Mounting the 653 Furnace to the Load Unit Furnace Assembly Front View 26 Installation Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace
Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Cable Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Cable Connections The thermocouple cables must be connected between the Series 653 HighTemperature Furnace and the temperature controller. Procedure 1. Connect the furnace thermocouple output cables (MTS cable 525655-xx). Temperature measurements are provided through a Type K (Type “R” optional) thermocouple lead for each zone. The thermocouple assembly should be connected to the rear furnace panel.
Filing Insulation Inserts Filing Insulation Inserts The Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace includes one set of insulation inserts installed in the unit, and one spare set. Before testing, you must file (or cut) holes for the specimen in the inserts. If specimens of various sizes are to be tested, you will need inserts accommodating each different size. WARNING Abrasion of insulation inserts produces airborne dust.
About the Extensometer About the Extensometer The extensometer, if used, is mounted independently. Its extension rods extend into the furnace through an opening filed in the front of the furnace. Refer to the product manual (or installation drawing, if provided) that accompanied the extensometer for installation information.
About the Extensometer 30 Installation Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace
Operation Prior to performing a materials test at high temperatures, familiarize yourself with the operation of the other components that make up the complete testing system. Adapting furnace insulation Proper furnace use Before using the 653.01 or 653.02 furnace, you must file holes in the upper and lower layers of insulation to accommodate the ends of the specimen. These ends extend outward from the furnace toward the grips. Filing the insulation produces dust.
Preparing to Run a Test WARNING Materials heated in the furnace are hot and can ignite flammable materials or cause serious burns. Do not operate the furnace near or above flammable materials. Allow sufficient time for the test materials to cool before handling them. WARNING The protection provided by this equipment can be impaired if this furnace is not used in its intended manner. Do not operate the furnace in a manner contrary to its intended use.
Achieving a Low-Temperature Gradient Achieving a Low-Temperature Gradient Several factors affect the specimen thermal gradient. To establish and ensure temperature uniformity, some experimentation should be done prior to performing a test. The following factors should be considered: • Position of the heater element. • To minimize chimney effect, make sure that the insulation inserts closely fit the specimen geometry.
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Cleaning the Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace Maintenance This section provides information regarding service of the high-temperature furnace. WARNING The surface of the furnace can become extremely hot. Touching the furnace before it has cooled can severely burn skin. Allow sufficient time for the furnace to cool off before servicing the furnace. Cleaning the Series 653 High-Temperature Furnace WARNING The surface of the furnace can become extremely hot.
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