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The Micro-Measurements Document Library is your essential resource for technical documentation tailored to support engineers, researchers, and professionals at every phase of their projects. From initial planning and theoretical insights to practical implementation and quality assurance, our extensive collection ensures you have the right tools for every step.
In this library, you will find a wide range of carefully curated materials, including:
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Case Studies: Discover real-world applications of Micro-Measurements products through in-depth case studies. These documents illustrate how our cutting-edge solutions have been successfully implemented across various industries, providing you with valuable insights and inspiration for your projects.
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Checklists: Stay organized and thorough with our practical checklists. These resources help ensure no critical step is overlooked, covering everything from equipment setup to data analysis, minimizing errors, and optimizing project efficiency.
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Databooks: Access comprehensive databooks containing key specifications, performance characteristics, and technical details for our products. These documents are crucial for making informed decisions when selecting components for your precision measurement systems.
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Quality Information: Trust in the excellence of Micro-Measurements products with our quality information. This section includes certifications, compliance documentation, and quality assurance procedures, demonstrating our commitment to delivering reliable, high-standard solutions.
Additionally, our library provides:
- In-Depth Data Sheets: Detailed technical specifications and performance insights for our full product line, ensuring you have all the information needed to choose the best solutions for your needs.
- Application Notes: Practical guidance on implementing measurement techniques across diverse applications, helping you apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Technical Papers: Explore cutting-edge research and insights into advancements in strain gage (gauge) technology and sensor systems.
Key Benefits:
- Solve Industry Challenges: Our resources address common issues such as sensor accuracy, reliability, and integration, helping you make well-informed decisions to enhance your project outcomes.
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Case Studies
Low-Power Heaters for a High School Experiment Bound for the International Space Station
Development of a Torque Measurement System for Use in Flex Plate Applications
Advanced Sensors Gages Used in the World's Finest Wind Tunnel Balances
Load Measurement in Hostile Environments…This is Not Your Average Load Cell
Smart Force-Measuring Ice Skating Blade
Environmentally Sealed Bridge Completion Modules
Tensitron Uses Micro-Measurements Strain Gage Sensors to Maximize Accuracy of Tension Measurements
Effect of Dental Composite Type and Placement Technique on Polymerization Shrinkage Stress
Residual Stress Measurement Inside a Welded Pipe
High Precision Torque Measurements in a Top Fuel Dragster
The Secret Recipe for Weldable Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
Measuring Changes in the Specific Gravity of a Fluid
Validation of Suspension Loads for,Solar Vehicle Design
Validation of Suspension Link Loads for Formula SAE Race Car Design Using Micro-Measurements' Strain Gages
Dyno Velo Cycling Power Meter
Validation and Design Optimization of a Reclaimer Screw System Using Micro-Measurements' Strain Gages
Composite Helicopter Rotor Blades – From Aftermarket to OEM
Validation of Aerodynamic Downforce Using Micro-Measurements Strain Gages
Improving FEA Torsion Models Using Strain Gage Data
Measuring Strain in Running Shoes Under a Typical Running Condition
Pushrod Load Measurements on Michigan State University's Formula SAE Racecar
Evaluating Residual Stress in Various Work Pieces
Optimal Design of Composite Wing Spar Subjected to Fatigue Loadings
Validation of Analytical Model of Formula SAE Race Car Suspension During Driving Events Using Strain Gages
Validation of Suspension Component Stresses on the Cal Poly Pomona Baja Car Using Strain Gages
Strain Gages in Rowing
Development of Power Meter for a Bicycle
Validation of UW ECOCAR 3 - Student Designed Structures
From Pit Lane to Start Line in No Time
Validation of Suspension Component Loading Using Strain Gages
Validation of FEM and tyre models through measurement of suspension loads on a Formula SAE car
Measuring forces in a beating heart - Optimising annuloplasty repair rings
Force-Sensing Prosthetic Fingers
Measurement and Validation of Suspension Loads on Formula SAE Car Using Micro-Measurements Strain Gages
Measuring Load With A Raspberry Pi.
Checklists
Strain Gage Installation Checklist -- Aluminum: Since Aluminum is an isotropic and homogenous material, selecting the strain gage, adhesive, cable, and protective coating is a very straightforward procedure. Following is a guide to step you through the process of selecting strain gages and materials for measurements on aluminum.
Strain Gage Installation Checklist: Composite and Plastic Materials: Composites typically have one of two surface conditions. The tooling side is usually smooth requiring slight roughening to give the adhesive something to bite into. The non-tooling side is usually rough due to the layup of either woven or filament wound or random orientation carbon fiber filaments. This kind of surface typically needs to be as filled to make it smooth enough for bonding. The gage length is dictated by the desired averaging. With woven composites, that would typically be 3-5 cycles of the weave. Since composites are typically poor conductors of heat, pre-cabled gages or gages with preattached leadwires are highly recommended. For long-term dynamic loading conditions, strain gages with maximum fatigue life may be required.
Strain Gage Installation Checklist: Concrete: Concrete is a porous material and generally will have a surface that is too rough to form a very thin and void-free adhesive layer between the strain gage and the concrete. For these reasons, concrete must first be sealed with an epoxy such as M-Bond AE-10. Long gage length strain gages are typically required on the surface of concrete in order to correctly strain-average over the aggregate and mortar mixture. Since concrete is a poor conductor of heat, precabled gages or gages with preattached leadwires are highly recommended.
Strain Gage Installation Checklist: Glass: The application of bonded foil strain gage sensors to glass can be problematic due to the smooth surface and the fact that surface abrasion is generally not allowed on glass or glass-like test articles (stress concentrations). That, along with glass' poor heat-sink rating can contribute to excessive gage failures while soldering, so the use of pre-cabled gages, such as C2A-Series or gage series available with options P or P2, are highly recommended. Surface preparation is generally limited to chemical rather than chemical/mechanical.
Strain Gage Installation Checklist: Printed Circuit Assemblies: Advances in printed circuit assembly design and manufacturing, plus the requirement for lead-free solder, have resulted in a need to test PCAs to determine if the design can withstand the rigor of manufacturing, packaging, transporting, and day-to-day use of electronic devices. The electronics industry has produced standards, such as IPC/JEDEC 9704 and IPC/JEDEC 9702, which describe the methods in which strain gages are used for printed circuit assembly testing.
Strain Gage Installation Checklist: Steel: Strain gage applications on steel can be exposed to a wide variety of environments and temperature conditions, so attention to the variables related to these two conditions is important. This guide will lead you through the selection process for the strain gage, adhesive, wire and solder, and protective coatings to ensure the most successful results when measuring strain on steel.
Databooks
Quality Info
605-FRM012M CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION TEMPLATE FORM:
704-SS0086D SENSORS PRODUCT LINE TEST PROCEDURES: 704-SS0086D
804-SS0006J:
804-SS0008D VPG QUALITY STATEMENT SPEC SHEET:
805-FRM005F QA SUPPLIER SURVEY FORM: 805-FRM005E
ISO9001:2015 Certification # 56 100 19560009:
Instrument Standards: 604-SS0005G
Micro-Measurements Quality Assurance Contacts: 804-SS0009C
Product Warranty - Instruments: Warranty - 804-SS0022A
Product Warranty - Sensors and Accessories: Warranty - 804-SS0023
Returned Material Authorization: 804-SS0007C