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| + | *durable (won't rust, rot, or become brittle) | ||
| + | *doesn't compromise accuracy | ||
| + | *low cost | ||
*light weight | *light weight | ||
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*overload limit | *overload limit | ||
*protect load cells from uneven heating | *protect load cells from uneven heating | ||
*enclose electronics and conceal or protect wires. | *enclose electronics and conceal or protect wires. | ||
| − | + | Probably two different designs: | |
| − | + | #A low cost load cell mounting system for 1, 2 or 4 load cells for a mass produced consumer product. | |
| + | #A load cell mounting system that can be built from readily available materials by students using tools found in a home shop. | ||
==Designs== | ==Designs== | ||
Revision as of 05:03, 17 March 2017
Goals
- durable (won't rust, rot, or become brittle)
- doesn't compromise accuracy
- low cost
- light weight
- overload limit
- protect load cells from uneven heating
- enclose electronics and conceal or protect wires.
Probably two different designs:
- A low cost load cell mounting system for 1, 2 or 4 load cells for a mass produced consumer product.
- A load cell mounting system that can be built from readily available materials by students using tools found in a home shop.
Designs
Several frames have been designed, each with advantages and disadvantages:
- Punched and bent
- Welded Steel Rectangular Tubing
- Progressive die stamped and welded
- Unistrut/SuperStrut
- 3D printed corner brackets/metal tubing
- Frameless (2 rails) using strut
- Octanorm aluminum extrusion with torx cam locks
- Vacuum Forming: A Plastic/Aluminum Hybrid Frame
- Ultimate Bottom Board: Utilizing a Manufactured Frame with Aluminum Undercarrage
- Thrifty-Bee Scale: A Low-Cost All Aluminum Scale
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