Center of Mass Calculations Posted in: Runout-Vibration – Tags: Academia University and Government Research
Last Updated: March 20, 2023
Laser Displacement Sensors Measure Center of Mass
Acuity’s laser triangulation sensors are perfect for measuring the center of mass of a rotating body. Positioned perpendicular to the axis of rotation, Acuity lasers can take thousands of measurements per second with accuracies as low as a single micron without adding any mass or measurable force that would skew the data.
Materials are never completely uniform. Even the best metals and plastics have impurities and tiny manufacturing defects that will keep even the most perfectly machined parts from having a perfectly balanced center of mass. An axle that is too far off-center may cause vibrations that eventually damage other parts. A golf ball that is lopsided will wobble its way into rough. Acuity lasers have the precision and the speed to improve the quality control of any rotating part and, by extension, any machine that uses it.
The AR700 laser displacement sensor, with its class-leading accuracy, is the best choice in applications with the most exacting tolerances, but even our most economical model, the AR200, has been used with success in important quality tests. Contact Acuity’s sales team to determine which laser best fits your application.
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AR550 High Speed Laser Sensor
The AR550 high speed laser sensor is Acuity’s fastest triangulation device for dimensional and distance measurement. At sampling rates up to 70kHz, these sensors are typically used for applications that demand high speed such as vibration measurements, scanning of roads, vehicle crash test, and ballistic measurements.
AR700 Laser Displacement Sensor
The AR700 laser displacement sensor is Acuity’s top of the line, most precise, laser triangulation sensor. The AR700 series contains models with measurement ranges from 0.125 inches up to 50 inches and resolutions as low as one-sixth of a micron. With sampling speeds up to 9.4kHz and linearity to within 0.03% of the measurement range, the AR700 is a versatile sensor for many challenging applications.
AR200 Laser Measurement Sensor
The AR200 laser measurement sensor is a compact, durable, and reliable sensor built for many industries including the lumber, medical and high-tech industries. The AR200 sensor consists of five different models with ranges up to 100 mm (4 in) and accuracies down to 6-microns to satisfy precise measuring requirements.
AR550 High Speed Laser Sensor
The AR550 high speed laser sensor is Acuity’s fastest triangulation device for dimensional and distance measurement. At sampling rates up to 70kHz, these sensors are typically used for applications that demand high speed such as vibration measurements, scanning of roads, vehicle crash test, and ballistic measurements.
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