A S.M.A.R.T way to throw spaghetti against the wall.
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “throw spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks.” Or as the stress analyst will rephrase “throw a strain...
Data Acquisition (DAQ) - 10 Million samples per second.
The 5800 is a data acquisition and recording system with high performance, dual-mode signal conditioning. It is typically used for recording...
ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE READY TO GO DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE WITH YOUR STRAIN GAGE SENSOR?
How to Install a Strain Gage in a Small, Deep Hole. We all know that rabbits can go down a hole but did you know that strain gages can too? There are...
Let’s Play Twister!
Strain gage sensors have been used for many years for determining the torsion applied to cylindrical shafts. When the shaft is loaded in torsion, it...
How many channels are enough for you? (Data Acquisition Systems)
The components of data acquisition systems include sensors, signal conditioning, filters, Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), other data acquisition...
Improving Strain Measurement Quality with Signal Conditioning
Did you know that proper signal conditioning is critical in getting an accurate measurement of any signal. It is the first step of computerized data...
Bulk Metal® Foil Strain Gauge TCR Performance
Precision strain gages built on MM's unique Bulk Metal® Foil technology provide very low temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) and exceptional...
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...
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...
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...