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Cycle Testing 101

Interface 101 series highlights cycle testing, which uses load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors to evaluate functional reliability, kinematic wear, seal integrity, switch actuation life, joint loosening, and mechanical degradation across hundreds, thousands, or millions of operating cycles. Cycle testing is an evaluation methodology used to verify product endurance, track mechanical wear, and establish operational life expectancy under repetitive dynamic loading.
Natural Frequency 101

Natural Frequency 101

Interface Natural Frequency 101 defines the inherent rate at which a sensor oscillates when allowed to vibrate freely. Learn how natural frequency and deflection affect dynamic force measurement, how to avoid resonance, and engineering tips for optimizing load cell accuracy. Natural frequency serves as the definitive boundary for the bandwidth of a force measurement system and for structural integrity. Accurate data acquisition from load cells relies on maintaining a clear separation between the application's operational frequency and the resonant frequency of the physical test loop.