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About Gaged Specimens
Series 609 Alignment Fixture Product Information
Specimen Preparation
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Specimen Preparation
This section shows you where to place strain gages to create a gaged specimen.
Formulas are also provided as a reference during the alignment procedure.
Contents
Round Thick Diameter Specimens 31
Round Thin Diameter Specimens 34
Notched Round Thick Diameter Specimens 42
Notched Round Thin Diameter Specimens 44
Notched Flat Thick Specimens 48
Notched Thin Flat Specimens 51
About Gaged Specimens
A specimen with strain gages is needed to measure and correct concentric and
angular misalignment. This specimen’s dimensions and material should match as
closely as possible the actual specimens that you will be testing.
Gages should be general purpose, single element, axial strain gage types. Place
the gages as uniaxially as possible. Tilted and crooked gages will give inaccurate
readings. Your specimen’s size and material will determine the gage size and
adhesive backing.
Gage
Section