ASTM E1012 is the standard practice for verifying the alignment of a testing frame under load. It typically involves using strain-gauged specimens to measure bending strain as a percentage of axial strain. NextGen’s Alignment Device helps you meet ASTM E1012 by providing a means to adjust the frame so that bending strain is minimized. The device’s adjustments and coaxiality meter enable you to get the misalignment error down to ≤5% (or better) of axial strain, which is within the tolerance ASTM E1012 requires. Essentially, it gives you a practical way to comply with E1012 without trial-and-error – once installed, you can quickly tune your machine alignment to standard-approved levels.