MT150 Series Mechanical Test Stand User Manual
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1. Hook Assembly 150 LB STD with 150 LB test stand SPK FMG 012C Hook Assembly 500 LB STD with 500 LB test stand 17012 Compression Platen 3 in NC002686 Set Screw 5 16 18 X 1 in P 10020 Adapter 5 16 18 M to 10 32 F STD with 150 LB test stand NC002292 Registration Card 13048 Coupling 1 4 28 F to 5 16 18 F ADT 0115 5 16 18 F to 5 8 in Eye End 3157 Set Screw 10 32 X 3 4 in STD with 150 LB test stand 5 COMPRESSION TESTING PROCEDURE 5 1 Establish the platform location in reference to its travel so that the deflection requirements for the test to be made will be accomplished before the platform reaches the limit of its stroke For example if the test requires 2 inches of deflection ensure the platform will travel the required 2 inches before stopping Allow additional travel for the deflection of the force gauge 5 2 Center the test specimen on platform and adjust height of force gauge above 5 3 5 4 6 2 6 3 platform to desired height using the 6mm hex key provided If deflection measurements using the ruler assembly are required take note of reading on ruler when gauge plate touches the test specimen This point can be determined by monitoring the force gauge indicator while slowly raising the platform Stop the platform travel the moment a force is registered on the gauge and then back off very slightly At this point note the reading on the ruler The ruler may be adjusted on the rod to line up with the poin2. the true deflection of the test specimen refer to TABLE 1 for the full scale deflection for each force gauge model Example If A DPP 50 LB gauge was loaded at 25 LB half scale and the deflection on the digital indicator was 2 000 inches the true movement of the sample was 1 950 inches due to the shaft of the DPP force gauge moving 05 inches REPAIR OF MT TEST STAND If MT test stand becomes damaged please contact a local AMETEK distributor to obtain spare parts or repair service 11 8 PRODUCT WARRANTY This instrument is warranted against defects in workmanship material and design for one 1 year from date of delivery to the extent that AMETEK will at its sole option repair or replace the instrument or any part thereof which is defective provided however that this warranty shall not apply to instruments subjected to tampering or abuse or exposed to highly corrosive conditions THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND AMETEK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY AMETEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY ANTICIPATED OR LOSS PROFITS This warranty is voidable if the purchaser fails to follow any and all instructions warnings and cautions in the instrument s Instruction Manual If a manufacturing defect is found AMETEK
3. Instruction Manual NC002660 September 2002 Issue 1 MODEL MT TENSION COMPRESSION MECHANICAL TEST STAND hatillon A registered trademark of AMETEK Inc l TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 2 1 Capacities 2 2 Drive Mechanism 2 3 Travel Rate 2 4 Total Column Length 2 5 Stroke 2 6 Throat Depth 2 7 MT Weight ASSEMBLY AND SPARE PARTS LIST 3 1 Bench Wall Mounting 3 2 Force Gauge Mounting Kits 3 3 Ruler Assembly Kit 3 4 Digital Indicator Assembly Kit 3 5 Horizontal Wall Mounting Kit 3 6 Additional Spare Part Kits 3 6 1 Column Assemblies 3 6 2 Load Actuation Assemblies 3 6 3 Miscellaneous Spare Parts STANDARD ACCESSORIES COMPRESSION TESTING PROCEDURE TENSION TESTING PROCEDURE REPAIR OF MT TEST STAND PRODUCT WARRANTY Page WW WWW WwW W WwW DAA ON DAAU 10 11 1 INTRODUCTION The CHATILLON MT test stand is designed to perform various tension or compression tests utilizing the full range of CHATILLON force gauges The MT test stand has two available capacities 150 LBF 660 N and 500 LBF 2 2 KN Each capacity has a quick action lever or precision hand wheel operating mechanism available The MT test stand can be positioned vertically and mounted to a bench or wall mounted The MT test stand can also be horizontally mounted and fastened to a bench The wall mounting and horizontal mounting utilize the same components The MT column comes in three selectable h
4. Item 3 The pointer arm should be located in front of the ruler assembly 3 4 Digital Indicator Assembly Kit PART CROSS MTG ADAPTER NUMBER ACTUATOR BEAM PLATE 5 16 18 ARM SCREW 48 32 X 1 4 DIGITAL INDICATOR SCREW 5 40 X 5 16 SCREW 10 32 X 3 4 SPK MT DIGITAL NC002702 NC002703 NC002706 NC002704 E08 236 NC002705 E08 237 E08 238 O AO The digital indicator assembly instructions are as follows 3 4 1 assembly of MT test stand using two SCREWS Item 8 3 4 2 two SCREWS Item 8 3 4 3 Assemble CROSS BEAM Item 1 to top of lever or hand wheel Assemble MTG PLATE Item 2 to CROSS BEAM Item 1 using Assemble ACTUATOR ARM Item 4 to the lower two screw holes of the DIGITAL INDICATOR Item 6 using two SCREWS Item 7 3 4 4 using two SCREWS Item 5 3 4 5 stand using 5 16 18 ADAPTER Item 3 Assemble DIGITAL INDICATOR Item 6 to MTG PLATE Item 2 Assemble ACTUATOR ARM Item 4 to movable RACK on MT test 3 5 Horizontal Wall Mounting Kit PART LONG MTG SCREW NUMBER NUT PLATE MB x 25mm SPK MT WALL HORZ NTT 0193 PLT 1219 70104408025 The Horizontal Wall mounting assembly instructions are as follows 3 5 1 3 5 2 3 5 3 3 5 4 3 5 5 3 5 6 3 5 7 Remove top plastic cap from top of column using a sm
5. RGE GAUGE O ADAPTER SCREW SCREW SCREW PLATE A SPK M1 0001 DPP DFGS DFA LG NTT 0186 01 9390027 N A SCT 0292 NZA NC000846 SPK MT 0002 DPPH DFIS NC002699 _01 90036 E08 240 SCT 0292 NC002700 NC000846 SPK MT 0003 DFM NTT 0187 01 90027 N A SCT 0292 N A NC000846 SPK MT 0004 DFT NC002701 01 90036 3573 SCT 0292 NC002700 NC000846 SO nP L S o FIGURE 1 N A a ae When ordering a force gauge mounting kit the parts shown in FIGURE 1 will be supplied as indicated 3 3 Ruler Assembly Kit PART CROSS MTG O ADAPTER RULER ROD ROD POINTER SCREW o NUMBER BEAM PLATE 5 16 18 ASSEMBLY RULER HOLDER ARM 8 32 X 3 4 10 32 X 3 4 SPK MT RULER NC002702 NC002703 NC002706 23132 12139 NC002707 NC002708 E08 237 E08 238 The ruler EL assembly instructions are as follows 3 3 1 Assemble CROSS BEAM Item 1 to top of lever or hand wheel 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 6 assembly of MT test stand using two SCREWS Item 9 Assemble MTG PLATE Item 2 to CROSS BEAM Item 1 using two SCREWS Item 9 Thread RULER ROD Item 5 to ROD HOLDER Item 6 Assemble ROD HOLDER Item 6 to MTG PLATE Item 2 using two SCREWS Item 8 Press on RULER ASSEMBLY Item 4 to RULER ROD Item 5 Assemble POINTER ARM Item 7 to movable RACK on MT test stand using 5 16 18 ADAPTER
6. all screw driver Assemble two SCREWS Item 3 to MTG PLATE Item 2 and thread on two LONG NUTS Item 1 Slide bottom mounting plate assembly to lower part of the MT test stand column and fully tighten two screws using a 6mm hex key Repeat step 3 5 2 for the top mounting plate assembly Slide top mounting plate assembly to upper part of the MT test stand column and fully tighten two screws using a 6mm hex key The four 8 5mm 33 in holes in the two mounting plates are used for mounting the MT test stand to a bench horizontally or wall vertically Replace the top plastic cap to the column by pressing it on 3 6 Additional Spare Part Kits 3 6 1 Column Assemblies SPK MT 0750 750 mm 29 5 in Standard Column Assembly SPK MT 1000 1000 mm 39 4 in Extended Column assembly SPK MT 1500 1500 mm 59 1 in Ultra Column Assembly 3 6 2 Load Actuation Assemblies SPK MT L150 Lever Actuation Model 150 LB SPK MT L500 Lever Actuation Model 500 LB SPK MT H150 Hand Wheel Actuation Model 150 LB SPK MT H500 Hand Wheel Actuation Model 500 LB 3 6 3 Miscellaneous Spare Parts SPK MT GBLK Gauge Mounting Block Assembly SPK MT BASE Base Plate Assembly SPK MT HW150 Hand Wheel 150 LB SPK MT HW500 Hand Wheel 500 LB SPK MT REMOTE Remote load cell MTG kit 250 G to 200 LB 4 STANDARD ACCESSORIES The Standard accessories that come with the MT test stand are as follows NC000714 Hex Key 6mm NC002660 Operation Manual SPK FMG 012B
7. ax 49 2 159 9136 80 AMETEK and CHATILLON are registered trademarks of AMETEK Inc LLOYD INTRUMENTS is an AMETEK Inc trademark Information within this document is subject to change without notice Pub No NC002660 Issued 09 2002 Copyright 2002 by AMETEK Inc Printed in U S A
8. eights 750mm 1000mm and 1500mm to accommodate various test sample heights A ruler assembly is available for measurements that require minimal travel accuracy A digital indicator is available for measurements that require accurate travel measurements The MT test stand is lightweight and modular in design The MT test stand comes with standard accessories that will allow many CHATILLON and LLOYD grips and fixtures to adapt to the test stand 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 Capacities 150 LBF 660 N 500 LBF 2 2 KN 2 2 Drive Mechanism Quick Action Lever Precision Hand Wheel 2 3 Travel Rate Quick Action Lever 75 mm 3 in per Rev Precision Hand Wheel 12 mm 0 5 in per Rev 2 4 Total Column Length Standard 750 mm 29 5 in Extended 1000 mm 39 4 in Ultra 1500 mm 59 1 in 2 5 Stroke 150 mm 6 in 2 6 Throat Depth 150 mm 6 in 2 7 MT Weight 89 N 20 LB approximate weight 3 ASSEMBLY AND SPARE PARTS LIST 3 1 Bench Wall Mounting Place MT test stand on a firm flat level work surface that is free from vibration to ensure accurate readings It is recommended that the MT test stand is vertically mounted to a work bench utilizing the four 8 mm 31 in holes in the base For horizontal or wall mounting there are four 8 5mm 33 in holes in two mounting plates that are used for mounting the MT test stand to a bench or wall 3 2 Force Gauge Mounting Kits NUMBER FO
9. for the test to be made will be accomplished before the platform reaches the limit of its stroke For example if the test requires 2 inches of deflection ensure the platform will travel the required 2 inches before stopping Allow additional travel for the deflection of the force gauge Place test specimen in upper grip or hook and zero the force gauge Then attach test specimen to lower grip or hook If deflection measurements using the ruler assembly are required take note of reading on ruler when the test specimen is taut between the grips or hooks This point can be determined by monitoring the force gauge indicator while 10 6 4 slowly lowering the lower grip or hook Stop the platform travel the moment a force is registered on the gauge and then back off very slightly At this point note the reading on the ruler The ruler may be adjusted on the rod to line up with the pointer for easier reading The CHATILLON force gauges have different deflection and this must be accounted for when taking deflection measurements Refer to TABLE 1 for deflection of each model gauge at full scale Example If A DPP 50 LB gauge was loaded at 50 LB full scale and the deflection on the ruler indicated 2 0 inches the true movement of the sample was 1 9 inches due to the shaft of the DPP force gauge moving 0 1 inches When using the digital indicator it is necessary to compensate for deflection of the force gauge when performing a tension test To obtain
10. ter for easier reading The CHATILLON force gauges have different deflection and this must be accounted for when taking deflection measurements Refer to TABLE 1 for deflection of each model gauge at full scale Example If A DPP 50 LB gauge was loaded at 50 LB full scale and the deflection on the ruler indicated 2 0 inches the true movement of the sample was 1 9 inches due to the shaft of the DPP force gauge moving 0 1 inches Gauge Model Load Cell Spring Deflection DPP DPPH 100 inches at full scale 1 revolution LG DG 10mm 394 inches at full scale 1 revolution DFM 015 inches at full scale DFIS 007 inches at full scale DFGS integral load cell 010 inches at full scale DFGS R 250 gto 10 LB__ 015 inches at full scale DFGS R 50 LB to 500 LB 006 inches at full scale TABLE 1 When using the digital indicator it is necessary to compensate for deflection of the force gauge when performing a compression test To obtain the true deflection of the test specimen refer to TABLE 1 for the full scale deflection for each force gauge model Example If A DPP 50 LB gauge was loaded at 25 LB half scale and the deflection on the digital indicator was 2 000 inches the true movement of the sample was 1 950 inches due to the shaft of the DPP force gauge moving 05 inches TENSION TESTING PROCEDURE 6 1 Establish the platform location in reference to its travel so that the deflection requirements
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