First I hope this is the correct place. I did a search on testing magnet strength and found an engineering forum with a discussion about the best way to test magnet strength. There were mainly two schools of thought on this but the consensus was that the appropriate test varies based on application.
So I am looking for some insight for my limited application. Currently I only want to test for consistency with single coil magnets. Getting an accurate Gauss measurement is not needed at this time. I only want to be able to test that I am getting a reproducible result or to be able to measure variances in magnet charges while I'm in this experimental phase.
I looked into what a test kit consist of for pull testing and it is really just a weight scale with various hardware to attach to the scale. I have a number of spring tension test scales that I could probably adapt from my days of repairing electro-mechanical equipment like VCR's, reel to reels and such. Like I said, I don't care if it is not calibrated to a Gauss scale, so long as I can get a scale that I can use for prototyping purposes. Later once I decide what my needs are, I can look at purchasing a Gauss meter.
On another note. I have seen F. W. Bell 620 Gauss meters for sale for fairly cheap. Would this be a suitable meter for pickup purposes? Which style of probe should I be looking into? If not, what test range should I be looking at?
I know, a lot of questions but I was not finding much from searching either the forum or the web. Seems like most of the discussion on the web is centered around EMF or micro Gauss geological testing.
So thanks in advance for any and all possible opinions. This is a new community for me and I don't want to wear out my welcome.
Don
So I am looking for some insight for my limited application. Currently I only want to test for consistency with single coil magnets. Getting an accurate Gauss measurement is not needed at this time. I only want to be able to test that I am getting a reproducible result or to be able to measure variances in magnet charges while I'm in this experimental phase.
I looked into what a test kit consist of for pull testing and it is really just a weight scale with various hardware to attach to the scale. I have a number of spring tension test scales that I could probably adapt from my days of repairing electro-mechanical equipment like VCR's, reel to reels and such. Like I said, I don't care if it is not calibrated to a Gauss scale, so long as I can get a scale that I can use for prototyping purposes. Later once I decide what my needs are, I can look at purchasing a Gauss meter.
On another note. I have seen F. W. Bell 620 Gauss meters for sale for fairly cheap. Would this be a suitable meter for pickup purposes? Which style of probe should I be looking into? If not, what test range should I be looking at?
I know, a lot of questions but I was not finding much from searching either the forum or the web. Seems like most of the discussion on the web is centered around EMF or micro Gauss geological testing.
So thanks in advance for any and all possible opinions. This is a new community for me and I don't want to wear out my welcome.
Don
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