July 2016 - Crystal Instruments is pleased to announce the appointment of a new distributor in Switzerland, VibroAkustik Consulting & Technology GmbH.
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(Santa Clara, Calif. – June 6, 2016) Crystal Instruments introduces the latest Engineering Data Management software, EDM 6.0, which supports three new hardware releases, enables strain measurement in Vibration Control Solutions (VCS), and creates increased compatibility with diverse sensor types and measurement quantities.
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In response to industry demands for reliable vibration data collection and dynamic signal analysis with complex real-time processing, Crystal Instruments has developed the CoCo-80X. The instrument is equipped with a 7-inch LCD touchscreen, a dual-core DaVinci series 1GHz processor, and a wide-range of connection options including CAN Bus, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, and SD card. CoCo-80X is also Wi-Fi and GPS enabled.
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"So the question is on the table. Should we use an external laboratory to do our vibration tests or purchase equipment and do the work in-house?
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Sine tests are a popular method to simulate real-world vibration because most rotating machinery creates vibrations of a sinusoidal nature. When shakers vibrate according to a Sine profile, they reflect the types of vibrations often found in automobiles, airplanes, factories, and many types of pumps and engines.
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On March 4, 2016, Crystal Instruments was awarded the certification for ISO 9001: 2008 by TÜV SÜD America INC, a global testing, certification, and inspection provider.
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Vibration testing is essential to prevent catastrophic design failures for industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and military. Crystal Instruments provides precise and accurate shaker controllers to perform common tests such as Random, Sine, Shock and TWR.
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For environmental test labs, a vibration controller is a long-term investment that will have a big impact on your company and customers so careful selection is key. Important factors to consider for production and environmental testing include hardware architecture, controller application software, measurement accuracy, and professional report generation.
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Machine condition based monitoring plays an important role in securing the stealth of the submarine, as any vibration related tone passed through the hull to the outside world could betray the vessel. All onboard equipment must be meticulously monitored and maintained.
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Anyone who has lived or worked at or near a construction site is familiar with the sound of pile driving, or the mechanical driving of specialized poles into the earth to provide foundational support for buildings. The noise and vibrations of the work may continue at high decibels over a prolonged period of time.
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In the new flick The Martian, vibration testing becomes a matter of life and death, survival or starvation, when a supply probe bound for Mars and loaded with nourishment for our lonely red planet hero (Matt Damon) fails mid-launch.
Read MoreFatigue Damage Spectrum (FDS) allows users to compare the potential damage caused by different Random profiles, swept Sine profiles or a combination of both.
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It is not easy for human eyes to see the modal shape at various frequencies. If we can freeze the motion at the desired frequency, we can capture the modal shape created. A stroboscope is a device which flashes light at a resonance frequency of an object to make the object appear stationary.
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