August 2015

August 28, 2015 - 9:04am
Very often, when trying to attach leadwires to solder tabs or even tinning solder tabs, the close proximity of the tabs can cause one to bridge the two solder tabs together.  This connects the...
August 27, 2015 - 9:06am
Micro-Measurements offers special sensors to provide a method for determining the rate of crack propagation in a test part or structure. Four crack propagation patterns are available, each made with...
August 25, 2015 - 8:02am
When evaluating a new design, it's important to measure not only the mechanical strains in the tested structure, but the torque and forces that produce them as well.
August 21, 2015 - 9:46am
Donielle Dockery describes the process for preparing a test article for strain gage installation, including surface preparation, gage bonding, leadwire soldering, and the application of a protective...
August 20, 2015 - 8:10am
No matter how sensitive you are to change, you can use  Micro-Measurements stress analysis strain gages to measure the micro-amount of deformation in your parts. The relationship between strain gage...
August 18, 2015 - 8:10am
Since 1999, Micro-Measurements has been manufacturing strain gages with the sensing foil made of 92% platinum / 8% tungsten. This unique strain gage series offers a strain sensitivity (gage factor)...
August 14, 2015 - 9:56am
Stop paying for annual calibration of your strain gage data acquisition system. Micro-Measurements' System 7000 is capable of self-calibration with a removable calibration reference (7000-SM-VC)....
August 12, 2015 - 9:59am
By Merriam-Webster's definition, a "gauge" is an instrument used in measuring or testing, whereas a "gage" is a token, pledge, or reward. So it stands to reason that a strain "gage" is a reward...
August 6, 2015 - 9:56am
When making direct instrument connections, use the PSC-1 Calibrator. When crimped or soldered connections aren't convenient, use the Flexor with push posts.
August 3, 2015 - 8:34am
From earliest human contemplative thought sprang social concepts and ideals; a fact which may suggest the popularity of social media today. Robert K. Merton followed this tradition. In his 1936...