Hey everyone, Cody here. Today, I want to talk about something we’ve tackled on a few projects before—bonding leadwires to surfaces that are going to be exposed to high centrifugal forces. Think about the kind of stress we’re talking here—like what we see on rotating components, such as compressor and
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a cornerstone of modern engineering, particularly in aerospace, where safety and performance are paramount. FEA allows engineers to simulate how components will behave under various conditions, identifying potential issues before they become critical. But what exactly does FEA involve, and how does it contribute to
As a test engineer, I’m accustomed to the unexpected. But nothing quite prepared me for the call I received on a Friday afternoon from a well-known player in the space community. They had a couple of critical issues with the onboard instrumentation of a rocket set to launch at the
Testing and simulation (engineering analysis) are crucial methodologies used to validate new product designs, ensuring they meet required specifications and perform reliably in real-world conditions. Testing involves physically creating prototypes of a product and subjecting them to various conditions to observe their performance. This process helps identify any design flaws
Even the best high-fidelity structural simulation model may prove worthless if we do not apply accurate loads and boundary conditions. 6D is revolutionizing this process by verifiably determining the true loads that apply to the model and, in fact, any location on the model. In doing so, we not only verify
Did you know that 6D is officially known as Six DoF Testing & Analysis? Our name is derived from the six degrees of freedom concept that is fundamental throughout various fields, most notably engineering and robotics. It refers to the freedom of movement that an object has in three-dimensional space.
All equipment and structures vibrate as a part of normal operations. However, when the frequency of an external force matches the resonance frequency of that object, it amplifies the vibrations, potentially leading to structural damage or operational issues. Excessive vibration poses a significant threat to the performance and longevity of
Until roughly 60 years ago, introducing a new product or design change was based largely on paper drawings and an extended series of physical prototypes. This build-it, break-it process was time consuming, costly, and did not easily lend itself to innovation. Today products are represented with CAD models and their
An accelerometer is a fundamental sensor used in various electronic devices to measure and detect acceleration. These sensors operate on the principles of Newtonian physics, utilizing the movement of a proof mass and changes in capacitance to measure acceleration. MEMS accelerometers, with their miniature size and efficiency, have become ubiquitous
For decades, strain gauges have played a useful role in the world of engineering and testing. They serve on the frontline in deciphering the intricate deformations materials undergo under various stress conditions. In this blog post we’ll take a deeper dive into how strain gauges work. Principles of Operation At
