How Do I Perform A Cylinder Compression Test (ASTM C39) On A Forney Test Machine?

Table of Contents: 

1. ForneyLink on Automatic Machines

2. ForneyLink on Manual Machines

ForneyLink on Automatic Machines

1. Prepare the cylinder to be tested according to the ASTM C39 test method. 
2. Enter your specimen's measurements (Average Diameter and Average length), Submerged Weight, and Correction Factor, if needed.
   
   
   
   
3. Set Preload, Ramp Rate, and Break Percentage using ASTM C39 guidelines to reduce test time. 
   
   
4. Place the specimen in your test machine. 
5. Press and hold the Jog Advance button to close the "daylight" between the specimen and the breaking head. 
   
   
   
   
6. Press the Load Button to tare the load prior to testing for accurate results. 
   
   
   
   
7. Press Start Test to begin the test. 
   
   
   
   
8. Once completed, select the ASTM C39 break type and enter any needed remarks. 
   
   
   
   
9. The test is now complete and ready for the next specimen.  
   
   

ForneyLink On Manual Machines.

1. Prepare the cylinder to be tested according to the ASTM C39 test method. 
2. Enter your specimen's measurements (Average Diameter and Average length), Submerged Weight, and Correction Factor, if needed.
   
   
   
   
3. Set Preload, Ramp Rate, and Break Percentage using ASTM C39 guidelines to reduce test time. 
   
   
4. Place the specimen in your test machine. 
5. Press and hold the Jog Advance button to close the "daylight" between the specimen and the breaking head. 
   
   
   
   
6. Press the Load Button to tare the load prior to testing for accurate results. 
   
   
   
   
7. Press Start Test to begin the test. 
   
   
   
   
8. During the test manage the Loading Rate within ASTM C39 specifications.
   
   
   
   
9. Once completed, select the ASTM C39 break type and enter any needed remarks. 
   
   
   
   
10. The test is now complete and ready for the next specimen.