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July 31, 2018
On Robotic/Drone revolution…Advanced Sensors Androidal and Otherwise
Notwithstanding the fanciful notions implanted in the public imagination by science-fiction purveyors, it will be a long time before every person and stress analyst will have their own clever little...
July 26, 2018
Strain gauge basics in less than 1 minute (StrainSmart)
In this iNote Vijay from Dynatec India explains about the all in one stressed beam that is used to demonstrate the features of StrainSmart DAQ software,  including the most popular four strain...
July 26, 2018
Top “Ten” Strip Sensors - Un Pour Tous, Tous Pour Un
Measuring Strain Gradients Using Strip Gages   In this iNotes Video, Mike shows an example of a strain gradient and introduces Micro-Measurements strip gages.  Strip gages have up to...
July 26, 2018
Measuring torque on a Shaft
In this iNote Jon from Intertechnology Inc.  shows a technique to mark the shaft surface for strain gage orientation and alignment. Dual element shear  strain gage sensors such as the...
July 26, 2018
Bolt Strain Sensor ( Made By VPG StrainBond)
The VPG StrainBond bonding service allows you to put a Micro-Measurements strain gage in very small locations as a bolt.   It is sometimes necessary to install a strain gage sensor deep in...
July 23, 2018
Some types of stress problems that are difficult to analyze with Finite Element Method (FEM), but can be measured during stress analysis with strain gages:
Complex working forces on a structure can be difficult to define and model correctly, especially when the applied loads are constantly changing. Stresses caused by mechanical assembly of component...
July 19, 2018
Transverse Sensitivity
Transverse sensitivity in a strain gage sensor refers to the behavior of the gage in responding to strains which are perpendicular to the primary sensing axis of the gage. Ideally, it would be...
July 17, 2018
Advanced Sensors Technology: What’s at “Steak”?
A transducer is the generic name given to devices that convert an input stimulus into a measurable signal. Precision weighing or force transducers based on strain gage sensors convert the mechanical...
July 16, 2018
TO WIRE OR NOT TO WIRE
“A leadwire is a source of potential trouble (or stress) connecting two other sources of potential trouble.” This joke among stress analysts is worth keeping in mind. Different strain...
July 16, 2018
THE RIGHT LEADWIRE FOR MY STRAIN SENSOR
Learn how leadwire selection can eliminate downtime, reduce and increase your strain measurement productivity. As we all know leadwire directly affects service life, fatigue and performance of any...