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February 28, 2017
A question came up recently about how to best approach gaging the inside of a tank that will be filled with liquid nitrogen for a test; following were our recommendations.
The requirements of the...
February 23, 2017
I have heard of shunt calibration and see our instrument has the capability, but why is it important?
Shunt calibration helps reduce instrumentation and lead wire errors by simultaneously scaling...
February 21, 2017
In this iNotes Video Presentation, Donielle shows an example of a strain gradient and introduces Micro-Measurements strip gages. Strip gages have up to ten small strain gages spaced at even...
February 16, 2017
How do I install a foil strain gage sensor on a porous surface?
For precision strain measurement, the bonded, rolled-foil strain sensor should be attached to a contiguous surface with a surface...
February 14, 2017
Every choice in life is like that first date. First impressions can set the stage for three very different results: excellent bonding, crack propagation or full delamination.
We all want to...
February 9, 2017
Why are there different strain sensor resistances?
The story for strain gage electrical resistance goes back many decades. Originally, 120 Ω was used, because that value matched...
February 7, 2017
Strain gages which are delivered pre-wired or pre-cabled, such as Micro-Measurements C2A- Series, and CEA-Series with Option P2, save time during installation and are very popular products. ...
January 31, 2017
The term residual stress is generally used to describe the “locked-in” stress which may exist in a structural member or other specimen of material when the object is in thermal...
January 26, 2017
What is the STC number in the gage part number?
STC stands for Self-Temperature-Compensation. The number itself relates to the material coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that the gage...
January 24, 2017
While it’s true that some interviewers take a fairly unusual approach to interview questions for strain sensors, most interviews involve an exchange of common questions and answers. Here are...
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