Author: Tony Fagan
Last saved by: sdelfante
Company: School of Mechanical Engineering UWA

Form 7(a)

Mechanical Testing Laboratory G50i - Instron 8501
Instron Training Certification
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Instron 8501 Training RECORD

1.	Instruction in the operation of the Instron 8501:
(1)	Turning hydraulic power on
(2)	Moving crosshead and actuator
(3)	Installation of test sample
(4)	Use of Instron control console.

 2.	Instruction in safety issues relating to the operation of the Intron  8501:
(1)	Rapid movement of actuator and high forces
(2)	Disintegration of test specimens
(3)	Setting load limits correctly
(4)	Stability, control and feedback
(5)	Load protection when installing test sample
(6)	High pressure hydraulic fluid
(7)	Location of phone and emergency number
(8)	Policy on working after hours.
3.	Equipment
The above user has been trained to use the following equipment:

(1)	Instron 8501: Tensile/Compression Testing Machine
(2)	Instron 8501: Tensile/Compression testing using ‘Load’ control for fatigue tests
(3)	Instron 8501: Strain control. 

Note: No other laboratory equipment may be used without further training.

Users Signature:…………………………………….	………………Date:……………..
Instructor:

Name:………………………..….. Signature:………….…………...Date:……………..