Quick answer: Record breakaway force, subsequent running force and the pause condition at the affected position.
What should be measured when motion jumps after waiting?
A continuous sweep may look normal while restart is unacceptable. Guides, seals or contacts can stick during dwell. Locate the contributing resistance before increasing spring output. Define a representative pause rather than choosing an arbitrary one.
A practical verification method
Repeat pause-and-restart trials in both directions and compare with the continuous trace.
| Item | What to record | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | Part or assembly identity and drawing revision | Make comparisons traceable |
| Test conditions | Relevant position, direction and operating condition | Compare the same characteristic |
| Decision evidence | Repeat pause-and-restart trials in both directions and compare with the continuous trace. | Resolve the specific question before approval |
Use the result in an engineering request
Describe the observed condition and the required function separately. Include the relevant drawing revision and your results from the check above. If an acceptance limit has not been established, identify it as an open design input rather than treating a successful trial as approval.
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