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title: "Strain Gauge Assembly"
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    value: 150
    unit: "°C"
    consequence: "Metallurgical creep deformation at grain boundaries beyond yield point (0.2% offset), temperature coefficient mismatch between gauge alloy (constantan: 2 ppm/°C) and substrate material (steel: 11 ppm/°C) causing thermal stress"
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      trigger: "Cyclic loading at 90% of fatigue limit (10000 με amplitude) at 10 Hz frequency"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Design strain relief loops with 3 mm minimum bend radius, apply polyimide encapsulation with 50 μm thickness for stress distribution"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Moisture ingress through 0.1 mm pinhole defects in protective coating"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement hermetic sealing with 0.5 mm epoxy underfill, apply conformal coating meeting IPC-CC-830B Class 3 requirements"
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  - standard: "DIN 50145:2022 - TESTING OF METALLIC MATERIALS - TENSILE TEST"
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# Industrial Specification: Strain Gauge Assembly

## 1. Technical Definition
A precision sensing component that converts mechanical strain into electrical resistance changes for measurement applications.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-5000 με (microstrain) with 0.1% accuracy at 25°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Permanent deformation occurs at 2% strain (20000 με) for constantan alloy gauges, exceeding 150°C operating temperature causes gauge factor drift &gt;0.5%**, Mechanism: **Metallurgical creep deformation at grain boundaries beyond yield point (0.2% offset), temperature coefficient mismatch between gauge alloy (constantan: 2 ppm/°C) and substrate material (steel: 11 ppm/°C) causing thermal stress**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cyclic loading at 90% of fatigue limit (10000 με amplitude) at 10 Hz frequency | 8 | Gauge grid fracture at solder joint interface due to strain concentration factor of 1.8 | Design strain relief loops with 3 mm minimum bend radius, apply polyimide encapsulation with 50 μm thickness for stress distribution |
| Moisture ingress through 0.1 mm pinhole defects in protective coating | 8 | Galvanic corrosion between copper leads (0.34 V) and constantan grid (0.29 V) creating 50 mV potential difference | Implement hermetic sealing with 0.5 mm epoxy underfill, apply conformal coating meeting IPC-CC-830B Class 3 requirements |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Signal Conditioner/Amplifier**, **Data Acquisition System**, **Calibration Fixture**  
**Downstream Applications**: Structural Health Monitoring Systems, Load Cells, Torque Sensors  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the operating temperature range for this strain gauge assembly?
**A**: Our strain gauge assemblies typically operate within -50°C to +200°C, with specific ranges depending on the protective coating and epoxy adhesive used.

### Q: How do I properly install this strain gauge on machinery components?
**A**: Installation requires surface preparation, precise alignment of the strain grid, and proper curing of the epoxy adhesive. Follow our technical datasheet for specific surface preparation and bonding procedures.

### Q: What applications is this strain gauge assembly best suited for in machinery manufacturing?
**A**: Ideal for load monitoring, structural testing, fatigue analysis, and torque measurement in industrial equipment, presses, cranes, and rotating machinery components.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 4964:2021 - METALLIC MATERIALS - UNIAXIAL TESTING - VERIFICATION OF STATIC TENSILE TESTING MACHINES
- DIN 50145:2022 - TESTING OF METALLIC MATERIALS - TENSILE TEST

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: STRAIN_GAUGE_ASSEMBLY | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 24a78f86
