Measurement, Calibration, and Uncertainty Management Using Force Measurement Examples (Online Course): Featuring Dilip Shah and Henry Zumbrun Join Henry Zumbrun and Dilip Shah on March 9th-12th (1-5 PM EST) for this online, four-day training program providing a comprehensive foundation in force measurement, calibration principles, and uncertainty evaluation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and […]
Bad Load Cell Setup: Specific Load Cell Examples, Common Errors, and What to Watch for by Load Cell Type A Bad Load Cell Setup almost never starts with the readout. It starts with the mechanical load path, meaning alignment, adapters, thread engagement, and contact surfaces. When those are not controlled, you introduce off-axis forces such […]
How to Choose Between a Proving Ring and a Load Cell for Force Calibration If you have spent any time in a force calibration lab, you have probably faced this question at least once: Should I use a proving ring or a load cell as my reference standard? It is a topic that frequently comes up when we do […]