Define the machine and the method
Record the manufacturer, model, serial number, nominal energy and display type. Identify the pendulum, striker and specimen support arrangement in use. State the method and edition required by your customer or laboratory procedure. Include any low-energy or sub-size specimen application so it can be considered at the review stage.
A machine that also performs another impact test should have that configuration listed separately. Describe recent relocation, bearing work, replacement of a striker or anvils, or a change to the indication system. These details help identify what has changed since the last verification and which records should accompany the new request.
Separate direct and indirect verification
Direct verification examines specified machine characteristics, including geometry and relevant physical parameters. Indirect verification uses certified reference specimens to assess the machine's measured response. Identify which stages your procedure requires; a quotation should make the agreed stages and any reference-specimen arrangements explicit.
For reference specimens, supply the certificate, lot identification, energy level and specified test conditions if your laboratory already holds them. Agree who supplies the specimens, operates the machine and evaluates the results. RTS will review the method, available arrangements and reporting before confirming acceptance. Keep the machine verification record separate from the results of ordinary production specimens tested during the same period.
Arrange access to the test room
Provide the installation address, machine photographs and an operator contact. Identify the available access window and the site's arrangements for working around the pendulum and guards. Keep the previous verification report and maintenance history available for review. An agreed visit should state the machine configuration and records required before the appointment is scheduled.
Impact V notch gauge dimensions
For an impact V notch gauge, give the drawing and identify the notch features being checked. State whether the tool assesses depth, angle, root geometry or a comparison profile, and supply the limits from the applicable method. Keep the gauge identity separate from the impact testing machine. A notch-gauge dimensional result does not verify the pendulum's energy measurement or the complete specimen test.