Tips

August 27, 2015
Crack Propagation
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...
August 25, 2015
Torque and Force
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 20, 2015
How Sensitive are you?
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...
August 14, 2015
Self-Calibration
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
To Gauge or Not to Gauge
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...
August 6, 2015
Cantilever Beam Options
When making direct instrument connections, use the PSC-1 Calibrator. When crimped or soldered connections aren't convenient, use the Flexor with push posts.
July 31, 2015
Aid for Aligning Strain Gages
Bonding the gage is the first step in making a strain measurement.  And the first step in bonding the gage is to create good alignment marks.  Unless a three-element rosette is used, then...
July 21, 2015
Eliminate Programming Time
You don't have to spend valuable engineering time programming your stress analysis software. With Micro-Measurements' StrainSmart software and line of data acquisition systems, set-up is a...
July 17, 2015
Avoiding LVDT Instrumentation
It's easy to have strain measurement without the expense of LVDT instrumentation -- just use your P3 Strain Indicator, D4 Data Acquisition Condition, or StrainSmart Data Acquisition System with...
July 16, 2015
Moisture May be a Transducer's Worst Enemy
Adequate protection of the strain gage circuit is critical for transducer stability and longevity. While there are many moisture protection coatings available, most do not work well unless they are...