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MTS 709 Alignment System User Manual

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709 Alignment System

Alignment Procedure Overview

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9. Once the offsets are established, the actual alignment can take place. Make

sure the specimen is in the front orientation.

10. Clamp the other grip.

11. Switch the controller to load control.

12. Zero the load command.

13. Start the Alignment Wizard.

14. Follow the adjustment recommendations.

15. Gather data as described in the validation section of the manual.

16. To improve the alignment validation, you might wish to re-measure the bent

offset (possibly less prone to 180 degree rotation error when the machine is
better aligned) and adjust the alignment a little more.