Frame Compliance

Several workflows in the GUI require frame compliance correction. This step is shared across multiple tabs.

Frame Compliance view in micromechanics-indentationGUI

Where it appears

Frame compliance is used in:

  • tabHE_FrameStiffness

  • tabCreep_FrameStiffness

  • tabTipRadius_FrameStiffness

  • tabPopIn_FrameStiffness

Inputs

  • frame-stiffness reference file or files

  • selected tests

  • fitting range for the stiffness evaluation

Typical steps

  1. Load the frame-stiffness reference file or files.

  2. Select the tests to use.

  3. Adjust fitting ranges if necessary.

  4. Calculate frame compliance.

  5. Copy the result into the target analysis tab.

Outputs to inspect

Important checks include:

  • whether the selected tests form a stable stiffness trend

  • whether the fitted range is physically reasonable

  • whether the copied frame compliance value matches the target tab

Key plots

The most important plot here is the frame stiffness fit itself. Use it to check:

  • whether the selected tests follow a consistent trend

  • whether the fitting region is appropriate

  • whether outliers are influencing the result

Common problems

If frame compliance is not calibrated correctly, downstream results can shift in a systematic way.

Typical issues include:

  • selecting unsuitable tests

  • using a poor fitting range

  • forgetting to copy the result into the target analysis tab

  • mixing results from different datasets

Next step

After frame compliance is ready, continue to the relevant target page: