Resonic K - Mass Properties Measurements of Small Test Objects

Resonic K is our solution for small test objects. By combining a conventional air-bearing pendulum and a unique positioning adapter, Resonic K achieves an outstanding combination of simplicity, speed, and accuracy – especially for objects light enough to be lifted by hand.

Highly repeatable positioning principle

Easy and accurate mass property measurements of small test specimens

Overview

Accurate

Combines a frictionless air bearing with a highly repeatable positioning adapter.

Failproof

Combines an easy process with quality indicators.

Simple

Combines a fast and easy measurement procedure with low hardware complexity.

Unlimited work space

No limit to the horizontal dimensions of the test object.

Low-maintenance

Almost maintenance-free when combined with the optional calibration cylinder.

Able to handle even smallest objects

Can be easily scaled down to tiny objects weighing a few grams.

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Wide test objects

The interface plane between the adapter and test object is always above the other components of the machine. As a result, there is no limit to the test object’s horizontal dimensions.

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Large measurement range

A Resonic K machine can have multiple adapters in different sizes. With these adapters, a single machine can cover an extremely wide range of measurements.

Calibration

A Resonic K machine can be calibrated by placing a precision cylinder onto the air bearing spindle. The calibration data are processed automatically and applied to the next measurements.

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Turn key

Resonic K machines include all the accessories, including an air compressor (optional), air preparation box, and coordinate transformation software.

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Transport and storage

Resonic K machines are available with various options for transport and storage.

Examples

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Typical applications

Automotive

Crash test dummy parts (head, torso, upper leg, etc.), tires, engine parts, suspension parts

Motorcycle parts

Wheels, forks, handlebars, helmets, crankshafts, gear components

Aerospace

Satellite components, electronics modules, CubeSats, drones

Power tools

Drills, drivers, rotary hammers, chainsaws

Sporting goods

Golf clubs, tennis rackets, helmets, bike wheels, balls, sports pistols and projectiles, skeet rifles

Others

Compressors, articulated optics modules, robot end effectors

Comparison

Resonic K is best suited for applications in which the test objects are light enough to be lifted by hand. When test objects become heavier, the P, F, or S technologies will be more suitable.

Resonic P adapters facilitate the handling of heavier and larger specimens while using the same kind of conventional air-bearing pendulums and the same measuring principle as Resonic K.

For significantly heavier and larger objects, it is usually preferable for the test object to remain in the same position on a horizontal platform throughout the measurement, like for Resonic F and Resonic S.

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