Michigan Scientific provides a range of engineering solutions, including transducer calibration, patented testing technology, advanced design, analysis, and precision manufacturing. Our expertise encompasses CAD, FEA, software development, and CNC machining, enabling customers to achieve reliable performance, optimized designs, and innovative solutions across various industries worldwide.
Calibration
Accreditation for Force and Torque Calibration
The quality management system that includes the design, manufacture, and calibration of Michigan Scientific Wheel Force and Wheel Torque Transducers and Load Cells is certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Mass, force and weighing devices and mechanical calibration are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. All reference measurement equipment is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Patented Technology
Michigan Scientific utilizes a patented Transducer Calibration and Test machine (TCAT) that produces highly accurate and consistent results and significantly expedites calibration time, allowing for a faster turnaround and return to our customers.
During calibration of our multi-axis load cells, Wheel Force Transducers (WFTs) and Wheel Torque Transducers (WTTs), the TCAT applies loads with linear actuators and measures the load through the transducer via reaction links. It applies three forces and three moments and calibrates through each transducer’s unique electronics package. In addition to the TCAT, Michigan Scientific utilizes a large hydraulic calibration machine to apply forces and moments up to 100,000 lb.
Transducer Calibration Schedule
Michigan Scientific recommends that customers send in their transducers for calibration after one year of use and every two years thereafter as a minimum. This schedule will ensure that transducers are functioning properly and have not incurred any damage during use.
Engineering Design
The Michigan Scientific world-class engineering team provides reliable high-quality design services to a wide range of industries. From design and analysis to testing and consulting, automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, and many other sectors rely on Michigan Scientific’s knowledge base, agility, and technical capabilities to solve the complex challenges of today’s innovations.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
High-precision CAD workstations and software to precisely and efficiently move concepts to machine drawings with extensive engineering analyses.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
FEA for optimizing transducer designs for sensitivity and strength and evaluation of automotive components for potential application as load measuring transducers.
Software Development
Custom software development for data analysis, GUI development, and hardware interfaces.
Printed Circuit Design
Computer aided design and testing of complex multiple layer printed circuit boards with CAD system support of the design and layout of the process.
Manufacturing
Machine Shop
The Michigan Scientific world-class machine facility is configured for the efficient and precision manufacture of transducers, slip rings, test fixtures, prototype assemblies, and a variety of other components.
CNC Machining
Michigan Scientific utilizes Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining in a variety of manufacturing applications. Parts are manufactured or modified using a computer-controlled tool for processes such as milling, turning, and even electric discharge machining (EDM).
Computer Aided (CAM) Machining
To aid in CNC programming, we use computer-aided-machining (CAM) workstations. The CNC programmer imports either a 2D or 3D CAD file and specifies the machining operations to be performed on the geometry.