Fundamentals of Hydraulic Instron Operation
This badge was issued in recognition of the learner’s ability to operate the servo-hydraulic Instron universal testing system in a mechanical testing environment. The learner has knowledge of the servo-hydraulic Instron console parts, safety, manual operation, and software learned through online modules and operation through hands-on training. The learner can use the servo-hydraulic Instron universal testing system equipment to set up a mechanical test, including installing fixtures, positioning the system, loading of specimens into the test frame, method set up in Wave Matrix or Blue Hill software, and connecting additional measuring tools to the system. Knowledge and operation of the electromechanical Instron universal test system was assessed with a multiple choice exam followed by a practical exam where learners demonstrated competency on all criteria.
Instron is a testing system designed to assess the mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and compression, of various materials and components.
ASTM D4762 Standard Guide for Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Engineering Competency Model
The learner has knowledge of: - Servo-hydraulic Instron console parts and safety mechanisms. - Adding instrumentation to the servo-hydraulic Instron universal testing system. - Creating test methods in WaveMatrix or BlueHill software. The learner is able to: - Install testing fixtures relevant to the ASTM standard. - Properly operate the servo-hydraulic Instron test frame positioning systems. - Set machine limits, balance load data, and protect specimens. - Load specimens into the test frame. - Add additional sensors to the test system to capture additional data. - Set and record analog out gain and offset values. - Prepare a testing method in WaveMatrix2 or Bluehill software with one step constant speed, for tension, compression or bending ASTM standard. - Prepare a testing method in WaveMatrix2 or Bluehill software that automatically balances the load channel before moving at a constant speed relative ramp that stops after a 40% decrease in load. The learner completed: - Online training modules and a multiple choice exam. - Hands-on Hydraulic Instron training assessed by a practical exam. **Evidence and Assessment** The learner: - Scored 80% or higher on the online training module exam. - Submitted a signed rubric indicating that all criteria were met for the practical examination. The learner was assessed using a rubric aligned to: - Instron Operators’ Manual. - ASTM D4762 Standard Guide for Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials. - Department of Labor Engineering Competency Model, Workplace Competency 3.7 Working with Tools and Technology.