This paper argues the necessity of rigorous environmental testing of downhole drilling equipment, particularly focusing on vibration resistance and transportation durability, to ensure high performance and longevity in the field.
Read moreExperimental Modal Analysis Seminar with Dr. Pete Avitabile (October 29-31, 2024)
Dr. Avitabile has over 40 years of industrial and university experience in finite element modeling, experimental structural dynamic modeling, correlation of analytical and experimental data, integration of analytical and experimental data to provide better component and system modal representations for structural response. He is the author of the newly released book entitled “Modal Testing: A Practitioner’s Guide".
Measurements with MIMO shakers will be demonstrated; participant data will be performed using impact testing strategies. Dr. Pete Avitabile, Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, will lead the seminar discussions.
Read moreNew 200 kN Vibration Testing System
Need contract testing? Come shake up your routine with our newly commissioned 200 kN vibration testing system located at our lab just north of Charlotte, NC! Contact us at Sentek Dynamics or email Sales@SentekDynamics.com to learn more about our testing capabilities!
Read moreHuge shakers with dual configuration! Let's shake it up!
Mode Shape Characterization of Flat Steel Plate
We used the Crystal Instruments Spider-80X in conjunction with a Sentek Dynamics M3240A shaker to excite and characterize the mode shapes of a steel plate measuring 24” x 24” x 3/16”.
Read more2023 Shock and Vibration Symposium
From left to right: Mark Holland (Sentek Dynamics Application Engineer), Andrew Slaboda (Crystal Instruments Sales Engineer), Matthew King (Sentek Dynamics Sales Engineer), and Scott Zhuge (Crystal Instruments Software Manager)
Sentek Dynamics and Crystal Instruments returned to the 93rd Shock and Vibration Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2023 Shock and Vibration Symposium attracted an international audience with attendees from the academic, private, and public sectors.
Read moreUpcoming 2023 Shock and Vibration Symposium (Atlanta, GA)
Sentek Dynamics and Crystal Instruments will be attending the 93rd Shock and Vibration Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia from September 25th – 27th, 2023. The Shock and Vibration Symposium brings together an international audience with attendees from the aerospace, nautical, defense, and academic sectors as well as commercial exhibitors.
Read moreBest Practices and Common Mistakes
This article is to list best practices and common mistakes during the operation of an electrodynamic shaker; however, it is not inclusive of all possible situations.
Read moreVibration Test Lab Services and Solutions
Sentek Dynamics offers comprehensive services and solutions for planning and designing vibration test labs. Our team of engineers has the knowledge and expertise to collaborate with customers and facility managers to ensure successful implementation.
Read moreModal Analysis of Satellite using EDM Modal
The Canadian Space Agency recently performed the Modal Analysis of a RADARSAT Satellite using five modal shakers. It is important to obtain the modal analysis of the unit-under-test because information about the natural frequencies, damping coefficients and mode shapes can be used to optimize its design and improve its structural behavior.
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