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Powerful, Precise & Portable Signal Generator
Portable Signal Generator Request Quote As one of the most versatile and powerful hand-held signal generators on the market, the 1510A is a two-channel, battery-powered, microprocessor-controlled direct digital signal generator. It has an average battery life of 3 hours of continuous use. Weighing in at under two pounds, makes it ideal for use in the field. The Must-Have Diagnostic Tool for Engineers & Technicians Portable and Rugged Take the 1510A on the road on the production floor. Its compact form factor and rugged design includes spill [...]
Tolerances of Armature Gaps
Tolerances of Armature Gaps Power Generation Tolerances Of Armature Gaps Tolerances Description Introduction In large motors and generators, the air gap needed to separate the revolving rotor from the stator should be as small as possible as this reduces the magnetizing power requirement. The gap also needs to be large enough to prevent contact between the two, despite manufacturing tolerances on their dimensions or movement resulting from mechanical deflection or looseness in supporting bearings. The gap should also be uniform; a non-uniform gap causes increased noise and vibration. Since large [...]
Exploration Of The Elastic Region For Aluminum Alloys
Exploration Of The Elastic Region For Aluminum Alloys Research & Development Exploration Of The Elastic Region For Aluminum Alloys Bending, Tensile and Compression Description One of the most important properties of metals is their elastic characteristics, defined as the allowable deformation in a given direction from which the metal can return to its original configuration, once the load is removed. Deforming a common aluminum alloy within the elastic region will illustrate this. Relevant formulas and charts will show how to use these metals safely in a variety of industrial applications. [...]
Blade Tip Clearance
Blade Tip Clearance Power Generation Blade Tip Clearance Tolerances Description Introduction Large turbines are periodically torn down, inspected, and rebuilt. Turbine blade clearance to the case is one of the most critical measurements. Too close and the blades could expand and the turbine could be destroyed, too far away and efficiency is lost and power is sacrificed. This makes it vital to know the actual blade tip clearance. The inquiry A large multinational company approached MTI Instruments to provide a capacitive sensing system that could inspect blade tip clearance through [...]
Vibration / Balancing
Power Generation Vibration / Balancing Amplitude Description
Generator Pole Gap Analysis
Power Generation Generator Pole Gap Analysis Tolerances Description
Military & Aerospace Applications
Military & Aerospace Applications Military and Aerospace electronics require similar testing for electrical safety as other electronics, but test to different standards. Vitrek's products are ideal for all of your test and compliance applications. Engine Vibration & Balancing Solutions from MTI Instruments In the aerospace industry, engine balancing is of paramount importance for several reasons. Properly balanced engines minimize vibrations, which can significantly enhance passenger comfort and reduce wear and tear on critical components. This leads to improved engine performance, fuel efficiency, and overall safety. Unbalanced engines can [...]
Grinding Process
Grinding Process Automotive Grinding Process Surface Description A cylindrical grinding process finishes most wheel spindle surfaces. It is essential that this grinding process leave a surface finish that is smooth and free of defects with minimal runout. No grinder produces a perfect surface. Grinder wheel runout, improperly dressed wheels and fixture vibrations can cause chatter on the spindle surface finish. Chatter is a series of microscopic, repetitive imperfections, or waves, in the surface of the material being machined. The required production environment sensor must have small spatial resolution, high frequency [...]
Spindle Run Out
Spindle Run Out Automotive Spindle Run Out Distance Description Rotating targets frequently have an intermittent, uncertain or nonexistent ground path. This introduces unwanted noise, instability, drift and reduces accuracy of the measurement. MTI Instruments offers a unique "Push-Pull" capacitance measurement system that does not require a grounded target. It utilizes two probes, built into one body, that work together to complete the ground path. One probe pushes current into the brake rotor while the adjacent probe pulls the current out. The result is a "clean", consistent electrical sensing path. As [...]
PBS-4100+ Gen4 Portable Vibration and Balancing System
PBS-4100+ Gen 4 Portable Vibration and Balancing System Calculate ROI Request Quote Download Brochure PBS-4100+, the latest evolution in commercial aircraft jet engine maintenance. The 4th generation of the PBS-4100+ sets the standard in jet engine turbine vibration analysis and balancing. Using the latest technology, the 4th generation PBS-4100+ continues to build on the field proven 35-year legacy of the industry’s leading vibration analysis and balancing tool. Small, lightweight, fast working and ruggedly built, the 4th generation PBS-4100+ is a truly portable solution contained in a new, high-visibility case. To further support mobile [...]