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Wing Testing

Aircraft Wing Testing Requires Force Measurement Accuracy

Interface offers force measurement solutions for testing aircraft wings in static load tests and complex, multi-year simulations of an aircraft’s entire operational lifespan. Engineers and manufacturers use Interface fatigue-rated load cells in wing tests requiring millions of cycles. Aerospace testing labs use load cells and multi-axis sensors to conduct complex wing testing on drones, UAVs, defense aircraft, and commercial airplanes.
Fatigue Life Prediction

Fundamentals of Fatigue Life Prediction

Interface load cells accurately quantify the forces applied during fatigue testing for predicting failure. Fatigue refers to the weakening of material caused by repeatedly applied loads. Failure occurs after a certain number of cycles, even when the stresses are well below the material's ultimate tensile strength. While an accurate prediction of fatigue life is not a reality, theoretical analysis and empirical data allow for useful approximations to estimate the margin of safety for a given design.
CONTACT RESONANCE 101

Contact Resonance 101

Contact resonance can significantly damage measurement accuracy and even cause system failure. Interface 101 Series details how inherent mechanical clearances within the measurement system can turn harmless transient forces into potentially destructive oscillations. Contact resonance is a form of self-excited oscillation that occurs in mechanical systems involving mass, stiffness, and a clearance. Interface Load Cells 301 Characteristics and Applications Guide covers this important topic.
Sensors Hoisting

Sensors Provide Intelligence for Safe and Automated Hoisting

Integrating Interface load cells, load pins, tension load links, and load shackles into hoisting equipment provides real-time force and weight data. Measurement sensors provide accurate data for overload protection, WLL, load balancing, alarm systems, weighing, equipment monitoring, and testing. Smart hoisting and automation utilizing sensors increase safety, ensure compliance, and prevent catastrophic failure.
INTERFACE TECH TALK Adv Compression Only

Unidirectional Advantage of Compression-Only Load Cells

Interface compression-only load cells are utilized in test and measurement applications for enhanced performance, quality, and reliability in single-axis compression scenarios. The deformation of the strain gage provides measurement data. The design offers a more stable output and a higher resistance to off-axis loading, which can significantly reduce measurement uncertainty. Interface Tech Talk answers the unidirectional advantages of using compression-only load cells.
Moment Compensation 3

Moment Compensation Relevance for Aerospace, Robotics, and Structural Testing

Moment compensation is a fundamental engineering principle that ensures stability and accuracy by counteracting unwanted forces. Industries like aerospace, robotics, material and structural testing know precision is non-negotiable. At Interface, the moment compensation principle is a core part of our load cell design best practices, making our force measurement solutions a decisive component in some of the world's most demanding applications.
Types Of Testing Applications Part 1

Types of Testing Applications Using Load Cells

Interface details types of tests using load cells and force measurement solutions by different industries, including structural, tension, compression, torque, stress, strain, material and fatigue. Learn about how Interface's products support testing applications through examples from industry use cases in aerospace, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, automotive and more.
Mastering Fatigue Recording

Mastering Fatigue Testing with Force Measurement Webinar Recap

Interface recorded webinar, Mastering Fatigue Testing with Force Measurement, delves into the intricacies of fatigue testing, fatigue-rated sensors, engineering tips, best practices, and frequently asked questions. The event details fatigue principles, standard testing techniques, and sensor-related equipment for practical fatigue analysis using force measurement data. Interface force measurement experts answer critical questions and provide engineering tips for fatigue testing using load cells.
SELECT INDICATORS

Selecting the Right Indicator for Test and Measurement Applications

Interface offers a diverse range of indicators for precise load cell, torque, and weighing applications. Ensure accurate force measurement by reviewing our top 10 selection criteria and explore Interface's indicator instrumentation solutions.