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Strain Gage Clamping Techniques

Vacuum Pad

Homemade vacuum clamping fixture. Putty is formed into a shallow box shape with vacuum hose molded into side. After gage placement, a plastic film (usually mylar) is placed over putty frames, and the vacuum is applied. Normally heat lamps are used to cure elevated-temperature-curing epoxies.



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