To use the FAB to add a new material's physical properties to the database, you must first add the material name and details to DB Admin.
To add the material name and details:
Performing the Mass Calculation
Tip
If you have the mass information from the fabric supplier, you can enter the details in the form. If not, you can perform the mass calculation at this point. Reminder: It is optional to perform the mass calculation at this time.
To perform the mass calculation:
Use a digital scale to weigh the three samples together and divide by 3 to get the fabric weight in grams. Make sure the value has 1 or 2 decimal places and note the result.
In DB Admin, under Physical Properties, at Mass, click the calculator icon
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The following form is displayed.
Using the same sample for the following, measure the length and width, then:
At Fabric Width, type in the width of the sample.
At Fabric Length, type in the length of the sample.
At Fabric Weight, type in the weight result you obtained in Step 1.
Click Calculate. The mass is calculated and displayed.
Click Save changes.
Once done, when running the tests, Mass Calculation displays as completed and DB Admin then goes from calibration to the thickness test.