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Bond Testing Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I choose a hook for my application?

2. How do I choose a shear tool?

3. Why do I need air supplied to my machine?

4. Tool lift and tool touch: The machine tells me there’s an obstruction but there’s nothing in the way. What’s going on?

5. Calibration: what is the duration of a calibration? Can it be extended for a year?

6. How do I obtain an RMA for returning a module for calibration?

7. What is the accuracy of my module and how do I know I can trust the force measurements?

8. How do I set my passwords in Windows and DOS?

9. I need certification for compliance with the a specific regulation or industry standards.

10. Is the machine CE marked?



	If you do not find an answer to your question on this page, or seek a more in depth explanation please feel free to email us. If you are not in Continental North America, please visit our Representatives listing to find your Local Service Representative. For Continental North America please email our This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The more detailed your question is the better we will be able to assist you.

1. How do I choose a hook for my application?

Please look at our Hook Specifications PDF to find the correct size.

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2. How do I choose a shear tool?

In general the shear tool face should be wider then the device to be sheared while not wide enough to hit adjacent objects.

Please look at our Shear Tool Specifications PDF to find the correct size.

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3. Why do I need air supplied to my machine?

System 552 - Air is required for Ball/Tweezer pull modules for tool clamping. Air is also needed to float manipulators.

System 580 - Air is required for bond shear modules in order to actuate the clamping mechanism and is necessary for accurate tool lift. Air is also needed to float manipulators.

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4. Tool lift and tool touch for 552: The machine tells me there’s an obstruction but there’s nothing in the way. What’s going on?

Your module is indicating touch, please make sure there is a shear tool installed and try again.

If condition persists, please contact a service technician.

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5. What is the duration of a calibration? Can it be extended for a year?

The recommended interval of a calibration is 6 months.

For more information please contact your local service representative:

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International: International Service Representatives

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6. How do I obtain an RMA for returning a module for calibration?

Please Contact your local Customer Service Representative with the Module serial number and any issues.

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International: International Service Representatives

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7. What is the accuracy of my module?

580 Modules - 0.15% of full scale with the exception of the TMS-100k which is 0.1%
552 Modules vary by type:
RPTM 0.25% of full scale
ASTM 0.30% of full scale
STM 0.40% of full scale
TWTM 0.50% of full scale

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8. How do I set my passwords in Windows and DOS on my 552?

For Windows: please view our Setting Windows Password PDF for your answer.
For DOS: please view our Setting DOS Password PDF for your answer.

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9. I need certification for compliance with a specific regulation or industry standards.

Please download our Certificate of Compliance.

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10. Is the machine CE marked?

Our Bond Testing machines are CE marked, please contact your Sales representative for further information.

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International: International Service Representatives

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