June 2015
June 30, 2015 - 9:46am
When testing very high strains, we recommend performing a shunt calibration representing the targeted strain in order to properly calibrate the entire system. Higher strain representation will...
June 26, 2015 - 8:53am
What are the differences between static and dynamic testing as far as strain gage testing is concerned? In a static test the operator is able to read the value displayed on their instrument and then...
June 24, 2015 - 7:59am
When bonding strain gages, it's critical to "avoid the voids." Bubbles — or voids — in the glueline result in poor zero stability, problems with drift, and zero shift.
June 23, 2015 - 8:35am
The vast majority of installations employ adhesive bonding, a tried and true method used since the invention of the bonded resistance strain gage in 1936. Micro-Measurements offers an extensive line...
June 18, 2015 - 10:10am
The shelf life of conditioner, neutralizer, and catalyst C is not extended by refrigeration. Catalyst C actually has an unrefrigerated shelf life that is longer than the extended 200 adhesive shelf...
June 16, 2015 - 4:17pm
On May 10, 2013, One World Trade Center became the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the third tallest in the world. The building reached its iconic height of 1,776 feet when ironworkers...
June 15, 2015 - 11:37am
Strain gages mounted on the end of a crank shaft should be protected from oil splash; but the type of protection recommended depends on how hot the shaft might get. If under 200°F, a fully cured...
June 11, 2015 - 12:50pm
In the sport of professional drag racing, every fraction of a second counts. For Kalitta Motorsports, maximizing performance meant collecting on-track vehicle performance data that would enable the...
June 11, 2015 - 12:50pm
Dr. Douglas Baker, CTO of TECAT Performance Systems, explains how their WISER system, used with Micro-Measurements strain gages, enabled Kalitta Motorsports to optimize their top fuel dragster setup...
June 8, 2015 - 7:48am
The tip of your soldering pencil oxidizes rapidly, prohibiting heat transfer to the target soldering location. Keeping the pencil tip clean with a thin coat of solder between uses will help assure...
