5.1.2 Specimens shall be cut to the specified size usingappropriate procedures and equipment to minimize mechanical stress or thermal shock.5.1.3 The edges shall be smooth and burr-free by means onsanding or equivalent (to allow the specimen to rest completely flat on the mounting stage). Use care to minimizestress or heat on the specimen.5.1.4 The specimen shall be preconditioned by baking for 2hours at 105 ±2°C [221 ±3.6°F], then cooled to room temperature in a dessicator.5.2 Measurement5.2.1 Remove the specimen from the dessicator and placethe specimen on the stage of the TMA taking care that thesample is centered and resting flat on the stage.5.2.2 Lower the TMA’s probe onto the specimen and applya force of 0.005 Newtons [5g]; then lower the furnace intoplace around the stage.5.2.3 Start the temperature ramp (or scan) from an initialtemperature no higher than 35°C [95°F].5.2.4 Maintain the scan at the specified rate. Unless otherwise specified, the scan rate shall be 10°C/minute (see 6.4).5.2.5 After the scan reaches the specified isothermal temperature, hold at that temperature for 10 minutes or to failure.Unless otherwise specified, the isothermal temperature shallbe 260°C [500°F].If the instrument allows real time display of the data, terminatethe experiment after evidence of delamination is displayed.