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Autograph
Product Evaluation

Evaluation of Plastic Materials Evaluation of Mechanical Characteristics of Plastic Products Using Autograph
Due to their various mechanical characteristics, plastic products are used in an extraordinarily broad range of applications.
The most fundamental of mechanical characteristics is the strength necessary to ensure safety and reliability. The Autograph
series are also able to obtain information about many other aspects of products, such as elongation, displacement, and energy,
providing important information not only for controlling product quality, but also for developing new products.

Features of Autograph AG-X Series

▪ New design introduces a new era (loading frame and software)
Evaluation of Raw Materials The loading frame is designed with a sophisticated look to match laboratories
and an interface located on the front side for easier operability. The specialized
TRAPEZIUM X software features a new design that provides a perfect balance
between aesthetics and ease-of-operation.
▪ Stress and strain controls enable precision control
An autotuning function enables highly precise stress or strain control by simply
setting the testing speed, which eliminates the need to specify gain or other
Product Evaluation ▪ World's first to offer test force measurement precision to 1/1000 Autograph AG-X Series
parameter settings.Eight times more precise control resolution than previous
Shimadzu models ensures accurate control even at low speeds (perfect for
constant force control used to test films, rubbers, and fibers).

The high-precision model offers measurement precision to within 0.5 % of the
indicated value over a wide range of applied loads, from 1/1 to 1/1000 of the
load cell capacity rating. This means load cells can be exchanged less often (details
depend on individual specifications).
Product Information During tests, measurement data can be acquired at sampling intervals as short Specialized TRAPEZIUM X Software
▪ Ultra fast 0.2 msec sampling
as 0.2 msec. This allows evaluating composite materials and performing highly
reliable measurements.
▪ Self-check function keeps machine in optimal condition
The system status can be confirmed via the self-check function that runs automatically during startup or via the checking
functions that periodically run in a guidance format. The function that automatically notifies users of scheduled maintenance
is also able to keep track of validation dates and other information.
▪ Easily accommodates a variety of tests and improves test efficiency
A color touch panel display (option) allows specifying test parameter settings and running tests without a computer. It allows
displaying graphs during testing. Test parameter settings configured on the computer can be saved in USB memory, which
can then be used to perform tests. By saving test results automatically in USB memory and plugging that into the computer,
identical operations can be performed as when the computer is connected to the testing machine.

A Variety of Accessories Expand the Range of Applications
The Autograph series offers an extensive selection of
accessories available for accommodating a wide range Accessory examples
of specimens and objectives. By selecting the optimal
accessories, such as loading jigs (grips and so on) that apply
the desired force to specimens, sensors that accurately
measure the displacement (such as elongation and deflection)
at specific locations, or atmosphere conditioning systems for
controlling the testing environment (such as temperature and
humidity), it is possible to configure systems optimized for
testing objectives.

Thermostatic Chamber Grips and Extensometer

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