May 2015
May 29, 2015 - 11:10am
In its infancy, the Internet allowed people to access and send static information. As evidenced by the increasing popularity of social media such Facebook and Twitter, the Internet has now evolved to...
May 29, 2015 - 8:03am
Experimental stress analysis requires the measurement of minute strain-induced resistance with high resolution. With the invention of the first bonded, electrical resistance strain gage, it was...
May 28, 2015 - 11:12am
For high-temperature applications, use a strain gage constructed with a back rated for temperatures greater than +200°C, such as Micro-Measurements' WA-, WK-, SA-, or SK-Series models.
May 28, 2015 - 11:06am
Matt Saas discusses the advantages of using 3 wire configurations during tests with foil strain gages. By comparing the errors introduced by temperature fluctuations on various wiring configurations...
May 28, 2015 - 11:05am
There will be occasions when higher than normal strains need to be measured. In these instances, use our EP series gages, which can achieve between 10% and 20% (100,000 µɛ to 200,000 µɛ) strain, in...
May 28, 2015 - 11:04am
When determining if a strain gage offers the stability your application requires, remember that it is influenced by a number of factors, including gage resistance, the area of the sensing grid, and...
May 28, 2015 - 11:01am
Twisting wires together doesn't constitute a sound strain gage connection. Soldered connections, spring-loaded push posts, binding posts, and screw terminals are all preferable.
May 28, 2015 - 10:55am
When subjected to temperature changes, test parts expand when heated and contract when cooled. So if you bond a strain gage to the part's surface, any temperature change can produce a response that...
May 28, 2015 - 10:50am
Always remove the flux from your strain gage installation. This is required for a clean solder junction, so skipping this step can lead to inaccurate and unstable readings down the line.
May 28, 2015 - 10:40am
When bonding strain gages, don't compromise on your installation tools. When using our M-Bond 200 Adhesive system, do it right the first time with Micro-Measurements' MCA Conditioner, MN5A...
