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This part of ISO 7500 specifies the calibration and verificationof tension/compression testing machines. The verification consistsof: ? a general inspection of the testing machine, including itsaccessories for the force application; ? a calibration of theforce-measuring system of the testing machine; ? a confirmationthat the performance properties of the testing machine achieve thelimits given for a specified class. NOTE This part of ISO 7500addresses the static calibration and verification of theforce-measuring systems. The calibration values are not necessarilyvalid for high-speed or dynamic testing applications. Furtherinformation regarding dynamic effects is given in the Bibliography.CAUTION ? Some of the tests specified in this part of ISO 7500involve the use of processes which could lead to a hazardoussituation.