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Items Tagged with 'force measurement'

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An Instron 68TM testing system

A guide to Force Measurement in Static Materials Testing

Force testing is the most fundamental element of materials testing and continues to be critical to the safety of the world around us.
Meredith Bernstein
October 6, 2020
12 Comments

All objects—from toothbrushes to umbrellas to the components of a space shuttle—experience forces throughout their lifecycles. In performing everyday actions like tying a shoelace or ripping open a package, we all exert forces without even realizing it.


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Medical packages are tested

Essential Testing for Essential Industries

Force measurement is an important characteristic in meeting the requirements of a quality product.
Tracey Cheesman
August 26, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented surge in demand for healthcare and consumer products. This crisis has demanded stockpiles of supplies and has shifted the supply chain to local production. 


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Load cells

Understanding the Role of Load Cells in Force Measurement

This will help you choose the most appropriate load cell for your application. 
James M. Clinton
April 1, 2020
One Comment

Load cells are an integral part in a force measurement system. Understanding load cell terminology, common sizing techniques, and how they function will help you choose the most appropriate load cell for your application, which will help prevent accidental damage due to an incorrect selection.


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NDT in Aerospace

Force Gage Technology

New force gage technology offers a faster, easier alternative to conventional computer and software-based force measurement.
James M. Clinton
July 8, 2019
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Computers and software play a major role in force measurement and quality control. Whether in the engineering lab, quality control inspection area, receiving inspection or on the production floor, the use of computers and measurement software are beneficial to product quality and production efficiency.


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Recommended Compression and Tension Adapters for Force Calibration

Henry Zumbrun
July 3, 2019
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Not using the proper adapters to calibrate load cells, truck and aircraft scales, tension links, dynamometers, and other force measuring devices can produce significant measurement errors and pose serious safety concerns.


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Typically inspection

Can You Save Time and Money by Automating your Quality Processes?

Whether you are looking at industrial robots or cobots, automation can be a great solution.
Amanda Weiner
March 1, 2019
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More and more industrial manufacturers are moving towards automated solutions both to improve efficiency and solve staffing dilemmas. These jobs are often boring, repetitive, and/or prone to injury due to the work environment or the repetitive motion.


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Load cell sensors

How Proper Specification of Load Cell Sensors Can Improve Force Measurement

Accuracy is only one of many characteristics that should be examined before selecting a sensor for an application.
James M. Clinton
November 8, 2018
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The load cell sensor is arguably the most important component in a force measurement or material testing system’s ability to provide accurate, precise and valid measurements. A sensor’s accuracy is often the primary characteristic that is used to specify a load cell sensor for a given application.


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Cork extraction force measurement fixture from Mark-10.

Mark-10 G1105 Cork Extraction Fixture

November 1, 2018
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Mark-10 introduces their all-new G1105 Cork Extraction Fixture, designed for measuring the pull-out force of a cork stopper from a bottle. By measuring the extraction force, bottlers can ensure a satisfying customer experience, while maintaining the freshness of the contents.


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tensile testing

Tensile Testing Principles: Fundamentals, Methods and Challenges

Tensile testing can determine the component’s suitability for use and its performance over time.
James M. Clinton
August 1, 2018
2 Comments

Tensile testing is arguably the most common test method used in both force measurement and material testing. Tensile testing is used primarily to determine the mechanical behavior of a component, part or material under static, axial loading.


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L.S. Starrett Motorized Digital Test Frames

L.S. Starrett Motorized Digital Test Frames

June 1, 2018
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The L.S. Starrett Company has introduced a series of Motorized Digital Test Frames for performing a wide range of basic, high volume in-situ lean manufacturing force testing applications including tension, compression, flexural cyclic, shear and friction.


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