February 2018
February 28, 2018 - 8:21am
In this Micro-Measurements® iNotes™ video, Tom Rummage and Matt Saas discuss the process of choosing strain gage adhesives for composite and plastic materials.
Because a strain sensor performs no...
February 27, 2018 - 8:17am
In this video, Bob and Kevin discuss about Thermal Output.
To aid our understanding of strain gage sensor thermal output, it is helpful to first understand thermal expansion. Often called Temperature...
February 26, 2018 - 1:13pm
In this video, we discuss about Model D4 Data Acquisition Conditioner.
The Model D4 Data Acquisition Conditioner is a portable, USB-powered precision instrument for use with resistive strain gages (...
February 22, 2018 - 3:17pm
In this video, Kevin demonstrates how to apply M-Coat W-1 as a protective, enviromental coating on a strain gage. When to use it: Laboratory and field applications underdamp or wet conditions. Long/...
February 22, 2018 - 7:24am
STRAIN GAGE INSTALLATION AND PROTECTION IN FIELD ENVIRONMENTS
Introduction
Field installation of strain gages presents the stress analyst with several unique “problems”, particularly when long-term...
February 21, 2018 - 2:40pm
In this video, Steven demonstrates a new method for attaching leads to high temperature free-filament wire strain gage.
The high temperature gages are optimized for a wide variety of hostile...
February 19, 2018 - 7:27am
As the foundation of consistently reliable and precise transducers, Micro-Measurements’ Advanced Sensors resistors are built on a new manufacturing process using state-of-the-art equipment and...
February 16, 2018 - 8:46am
Cracks in PCBs — brittle fractures in solder and even across components, particularly around BGAs — can be induced by in-circuit test fixtures and during assembly, burn-in and testing, system...
February 16, 2018 - 7:26am
This unique, high gage factor (4+), strain gage series offers increased strain sensitivity (gage factor) more than double all other foil strain gage types. This feature is particularly useful in...
February 15, 2018 - 7:25am
Classic diaphragm strain gages employ four gage grids arranged to take advantage of the unique bell shaped tension/compression strain distribution on a pressure diaphragm. When these gages are bonded...
