Non-Contact Natural Frequency Testing with VibroMicro

Non-Contact Natural Frequency Testing with VibroMicro Laser Vibrometer

1. System Components

VibroMicro Laser Vibrometer

  • Measurement range: DC to 25 MHz

  • Displacement resolution: 0.001 nm, allowing for extremely precise measurements

  • Supports one-dimensional vibration measurement with acquisition capabilities along the X, Y, and Z axes, ensuring accurate data capture in all necessary directions.

Non-Contact Excitation System

  • Types of exciters available include acoustic, electromagnetic, and air-bearing models.

  • The frequency range spans from direct current (DC) up to 10 kHz.

  • The maximum excitation force offered is 20 Newtons, with customizable options to suit specific application requirements.

Intelligent Control Platform

  • Frequency sweep range: 0.1Hz to 500kHz, covering a broad spectrum for diverse applications.

  • Sweep modes include linear, logarithmic, and customizable options to suit specific testing requirements.

  • Real-time FFT analysis provides immediate frequency domain insights during measurements.

2. Testing Principle

A "non-contact excitation & non-contact measurement" closed-loop system:

  • Wideband excitation via acoustic/magnetic fields

  • Real-time structural response capture using laser vibrometer

  • Automatic resonance peak detection (±0.01Hz sensitivity)

  • Frequency Response Function (FRF) curve generation


3. Technical Advantages

technical advantages
Feature Traditional Methods This Solution
Excitation Method Contact (impact hammer/shaker) Fully non-contact
Added Mass Affects modal characteristics Zero added mass
Applicable Scenarios Lab environments Harsh conditions (high temp/vacuum, etc.)

4. Standard Testing Procedure

Pre-Test Setup

  • Laser positioning (auto-focus accuracy: ±2μm)

  • Exciter parameter configuration (frequency/amplitude/sweep rate)

Automated Frequency Sweep Test

  • Step precision: 0.001Hz

  • Maximum sampling rate: 256kHz

Modal Analysis

  • Automatic identification of first 10 natural frequencies

  • Vibration mode animation (4K output supported)


5. Application Cases

Case 1: Surgical Blade Modal Testing

Test object: Titanium alloy ultrasonic blade (15mm length)

Results:

  • 1st bending mode: 28.5kHz

  • 2nd torsional mode: 67.3kHz

  • Damping ratio: 0.0021 (ambient air)

Case 2: Precision MEMS Testing

Achieved 0.1Hz resolution testing on 2mg microstructures

Identified unexpected 12.7kHz resonance due to design error

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