HBM to Host New Strain Gauge Seminars

HBM, a provider of data acquisition systems, has added several Strain Gauge Best Practices seminars to its HBM On Tour program. Held at various locations across the U.S. from March to July 2016, these free seminars will educate design and test engineers on best practices in strain gauge selection, preparation, installation and configuration. Additional seminars will focus on torque measurement and data acquisition.

According to the company, attendees will learn:

• How to select the proper strain gauge.
• How to prepare strain gauge for installation.
• About lead wire effects of 2-, 3- and 4-wire gauge configurations.
• How to choose the ideal components (adhesive, covering agents) for specific applications.
• How to compensate for temperature effects, superimposed stresses and other interferences.

“There are many challenges involved in mounting strain gauge sensors and using them to take measurements,” explained Krista Tweed, an applications engineer at HBM. “To help design and test engineers meet these challenges, our seminars provide practical guidelines and allow attendees to discuss project ideas directly with strain gauge measurement experts.”

For more information, visit HBM.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.