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strain gauge
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strain gauge

Device for measuring the changes in distances between points in solid bodies that occur when the body is deformed. Strain gauges are used either to obtain information from which stresses in bodies can be calculated or to act as indicating elements on devices for measuring such quantities as force, pressure, and acceleration.



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He put strain gauges on the ejector pins, resulting in a crude monitoring and control device.
Other applications are determination of effective placement of strain gauges, lamination and nip roller pressures, machine calibration of all types of pressing and forming equipment, checking sealoffs, and pattern and pressure level in molds, venting and matching of inserts.
The firm manufactures automatic pouring robots and ingot loaders for the aluminum foundry industry and produces strain gauges and lubricators for diecasters.
 
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