Controlling a material testing system

Abstract

Described is a method of controlling a material testing system that includes controlling an actuator to transfer a first force acting in a first direction to a test material. The method further includes receiving, via one or more sensors, continuous data indicating one or more physical quantities associated with the test material. Based upon the continuous data, it may be determined that a change in one or more physical quantities has occurred. Based upon a change in one or more physical quantities it may be determined that an end point of a material test has been reached. The method further includes controlling an actuator to stop transfer of the first force and further to controlling the actuate to transfer a second force which acts to counteract the effects of the first force and prevent unwanted motion of one or more portions of the material testing system.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.