Buzz-o-sonic: Uses


Buzz-o-sonic has a wide range of uses, including:

See client data for some examples.

Most materials can be tested with Buzz-o-sonic: elastic materials such as ceramics, metals and composites (including coated materials). Organic materials - polymers and wood - can also be tested, because Buzz-o-sonic measures the dynamic elastic properties at low strains.

Although frequency equations for impulse-excited solids are only available for simple shapes such as bars, rods, discs, tubes, rings, and plates, Buzz-o-sonic can be used to test more complex shapes. For a given size and mass, the resonant frequencies of an impulse-excited solid are often found to correlate to strength and density; and internal friction measurements often reveal defectecive parts. Also, a wide range of sizes can be tested, the only limitation being the frequency range of Buzz-o-sonic: 0.1-96 kHz. High temperature system also available. Please see our New Products page. We provide custom systems. Let us know your needs.

Here are some examples of where Buzz-o-sonic is being used:

Buzz-o-sonic is so versatile that it is being used in weather research at the Atmospheric Sciences Center, Desert Research Institute!