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Custom angular velocity testing apparatuses are
specialized rigs engineered to measure the rate of rotation (angular velocity) of devices, components, or materials, often under specific conditions like high speed, high shock, or within precise angular positions
. These systems frequently integrate high-performance angular rate sensors (gyroscopes), encoders, and custom fixtures tailored for industries such as automotive safety, aerospace, and robotics.
Here are the key aspects and components of custom angular velocity testing apparatus:
Core Components and Technology
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Sensors:
- MEMS Gyroscopes: Used for measuring angular velocity in high-shock, high-vibration environments.
- Encoders/Tachometers: Used for precise rotational speed and position tracking, often in motor or wheel testing.
- Triaxial Sensors: Measure angular velocity across X, Y, and Z axes simultaneously.
- Drive Systems: Electric motors (e.g., 55 hp) with timing belts and flywheels are used to drive test rigs to specific speeds.
- Data Acquisition & Software: LabVIEW, FPGA layers, and specialized software are used for high-speed data sampling, often collecting data at 40 MHz.
- Mechanical Fixtures: Custom jigs, high-rigidity couplings, and environmental chambers (e.g., for -30C testing) are designed to hold specimens securely.
Types of Custom Test Apparatus
- High-Speed Spin Rigs: Designed to test articles of various sizes and weights to a target steady-state angular speed.
- Cam Follower Test Rigs (VTR): Measure individual angular speeds of intake/exhaust rollers in valvetrains.
- Axial-Torsion Test Systems: Used to apply simultaneous compression and low-speed, high-precision torsional loads (e.g., 0.8 degrees/minute) for materials testing.
- Wheel Pulse Transducers (WPT): Encoder systems attached to vehicle wheels to measure rotational speed, position, and direction.
- Robotic/Motion Control Systems: Integrated setups with cameras or sensors for tracking movement.
Key Applications
- Automotive Crash/Safety Testing: Testing for rollovers, seat belt pretensioners, and airbag systems (complying with FMVSS 202a/SAE J211).
- Aerospace/Ballistics: High-G, high-shock testing of components.
- Medical Device Testing: Specialized equipment for, for example, inspecting surgical needles (using ASTM F3014).
- Mechanical Endurance/Fatigue Testing: Simulating product life cycles under stress.
Customization Options
Testing providers offer bespoke solutions including specialized mechanical fixtures for unique samples, environmental shielding against vibration or air turbulence, and custom software interfaces for controlling test parameters.
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Wheel Pulse Transducers and Autonomous Vehicle TrackingAug 9, 2022 — The Michigan Scientific Wheel Pulse Transducer (WPT) is a compact encoder system that is designed to attach to the wheel of a vehi...Michigan Scientific Corporation
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Custom Material Testing Machines By ADMET EngineeringJun 5, 2023 — Custom Axial-Torsion Testing Machine For Solid Ice Testing ... Tests would be performed at temperatures down to -30C inside the AD...ADMET
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Test Rigs - Purdue EngineeringCam Follower Valvetrain Test Rig (VTR) The cam and follower valve train test rig (VTR) was developed to measure the individual ang...Purdue University
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Angular Velocity Measurements Made Easy
Diversified Technical Systems
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Diversified Technical Systems
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DTS ARS PRO
is the original high-speed angular velocity rate sensor designed for a wide range of applications.
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Angular Rate and Acceleration Sensors
Humanetics
https://www.humaneticsgroup.com
› products › mg-sensor
Humanetics
https://www.humaneticsgroup.com
› products › mg-sensor
Angular Rate & Acceleration Sensors
. The measurement of angular velocity is based on the generally known principle of the Coriolis Effect.
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Endevco Angular Rate & 6DoF Sensors
PCB Piezotronics
https://www.pcb.com
› sensors-for-test-measurement › a...
PCB Piezotronics
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Key Features:
Measure rotational velocity
; Designed for dynamic testing; Wide bandwidth; Excellent linearity; Single axis, triaxial, and 6DoF sensor options.
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Custom Test Equipment
ADMET
https://www.admet.com
› Products
ADMET
https://www.admet.com
› Products
Apr 28, 2015
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ADMET creates
custom mechanical test equipment
, from small electromechanical systems to large hydraulic test frames. Explore our solutions.
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Inertial Sensor Rental
The Modal Shop
https://www.modalshop.com
› products › accelerometers
The Modal Shop
https://www.modalshop.com
› products › accelerometers
This angular rate sensor is
designed specifically for automotive safety testing
and other system designs requiring accurate measurement of angular velocity. The ...
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High Speed Spin Testing
otsshocktesting.com
https://www.otsshocktesting.com
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otsshocktesting.com
https://www.otsshocktesting.com
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OTS utilizes a
custom built high speed rotor rig
that can spin test articles of multiple sizes, geometries and weights to a target steady-state angular ...
µARC - Angle and Device Measurement System
Aerotech
https://www.aerotech.com
› Products
Aerotech
https://www.aerotech.com
› Products
Aerotech's Angle and Rotary Calibration system
, the μARC, sets a new industry standard of performance for angle and rotary device calibrations.
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Custom Electromechanical Test Equipment
Viewpoint Systems
https://www.viewpointusa.com
› Automated Test
Viewpoint Systems
https://www.viewpointusa.com
› Automated Test
Sep 16, 2025
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Challenge. Calspan operates a transonic wind tunnel capable of continuous Mach-
speed testing
a wide range of aircraft designs.
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Special Test Equipment
AeroTEC
https://aerotec.com
› special-test-equipment
AeroTEC
https://aerotec.com
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AeroTEC can rapidly design & manufacture a variety of Special Test Equipment
in-house - from wind tunnel models to artificial ice shapes.
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Mechanical Endurance Testing Lab
Crystal Instruments
https://www.crystalinstruments.com
› mechanical-endur...
Crystal Instruments
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Mechanical endurance
testing
is designed to calculate a product's reactions to extreme stress in controlled
testing
conditions. CI Labs also provide in-house ...
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