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Here are the machine setups for the different tests on the 1000N Custom Test Machine.

Traction/Compression setup

The steps to set up a tensile test are given below:

Step 0:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Compact tension setup

The steps to set up a compact tension test are given below:

Step 0:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

Traction on elastomer setup

The steps to set up a tensile test on elastomer are given below:

Step 0:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

Step 6:

Step 7:

Step 8:

The washers used for step 6 and step 7 are really important because they ensure flatness when screwing the nut.

Flexion setup (not tested for now)

The steps to set up a flexion test are given below:

Left step 0:

Left step 1:

Left step 2:

Right step 0:

Right step 1:

Right step 2:

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