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| CAL50 SL500 VCF |
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| M-Series Amplifiers |
| Squeak & Itch |
| Squeak & Rattle overall brochure |
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Squeak & Rattle
- comparative loudness data |
| Squeak & Rattle - Seatbelt Retractors |
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Win2K5 Vibration Control System |
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Win475 Calibration |
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publications
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Squeak &
Rattle technical papers
The following technical papers are helpful to better understand squeak & rattle testing
requirements, conditions, and solutions. Most papers must be
ordered directly from the technical society under which they are listed. MB-authored
papers may be requested directly from MB.
- Kavarana, Rediers, "Squeak and
Rattle - State of the Art and Beyond". SAE Paper 99NV273, Noise &
Vibration Conf. Proceedings, 1999.
- Schneider, Peterson, "Developing Robust Vibration
Excitation and Control Methods for Evaluating Rattle Noise in Automotive
Components". SAE Paper 99NV143, Noise & Vibration Conf. Proceedings,
1999
- Feng, Hobelsberger, "Detection
and Scaling of Squeak & Rattle Sounds". SAE Paper 1999-01-1722, Noise
& Vibration Conf., 1999
- Liu, DeVilbiss, Freeman, "Experimental and
Theoretical Analysis of Seat Belt Retractor Assembly Rattle Noise
Abatement". SAE paper 1999-01-1723, Noise & Vibration Conf. 1999
- Tsou, Chang, "Rattle Noise
Measurement of a Plate-Beam System". SAE Paper No. 1999-01--1724,
Noise & Vibration Conf., 1999
- Lee, Chang, "A Methodology to Translate Vibration
Motions at Attachments into an Input Load". SAE Paper 1999-01-1726,
Noise & Vibration Conf., 1999.
- Malinow, Perkins, "Seat Belt
Retractor Rattle: Understanding Root Sources and Testing Methods". SAE
Paper No 1999-01-1729, Noise & Vibration Conf., 1999.
- Soine, Evensen, Vankarsen "A
Tool for Benchmarking and Assessing Designs for Squeak and Rattle
Performance". SAE Paper No. 1999-01-1730, Noise & Vibration Conf.,
1999.
- Juneja, Rediers, Kavarana,
Kimball, "Squeak Studies on Material Friction Pairs". SAE Paper
99NV272, Noise & Vibration Conf., Proceedings, 1999.
- Creation of a Car Interior Noise Quality Index for
the Evaluation of Rattle Phenomena". SAE Paper
972018, Noise & Vibration Conf., Proceedings, pp. 1177-1182, 1997.
- Byrd, Peterson, "A Comparison of Different Squeak &
Rattle Test Methods for Large Modules and Subsystems". SAE Paper SAE
0693, SAE Conf. Proceedings, 1999.
- Uchida, Ueda, "Detection of Transient Noise of Car
Interior using Non-Stationary Signal Analysis". SAE Paper 980589, pp.
105-112, 1998.
- Shaw, Hsieh, Borowski, Her, "A CAE Methodology for
Reducing Rattle in Structural Components". SAE Paper 972057, Noise &
Vibration Conf. Proceedings, pp. 1497-1502, 1997.
- Eiss, Lee, Trapp, "Frictional
Behavior of Automotive Interior Polymeric Material Pairs". SAE Paper
972056, Noise & Vibration Conf. Proceedings, pp. 1479-1496, 1997.
- Rusen, Peterson, McCormick, Byrd,
"'Next Generation' Means for Detecting Squeaks and Rattles in
Instrument Panels". SAE Paper 972061, Noise & Vibration Conf.
Proceedings, pp. 1527-1532, 1997.
- Yang, Rediers, "Experimental Investigation of a
Friction-Induced Squeak between Head Restraint Fabric and Glass". SAE
Paper 951269, Noise & Vibration Conf. Proceedings, pp. 281-286, 1995.
- Broo, Derico, "Silicon
Elastomer Reduces Noise, Vibration, and Squeaks in Vehicle Instrument
Panels". SAE Paper 950635, Noise & Vibration Conf. Proceedings, 1995.
- Nolan, Sammut, "Automotive Squeak and Rattle
Prevention". SAE Paper 921065, Noise & Vibration Conf. Proceedings,
pp. 355-363, 1992.
- Hurd, "Combining Accelerated
Laboratory Durability with Squeak and Rattle Evaluations". SAE Paper
91051, pp. 107-118, 1991.
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- Soine, Evensen, Van Karsen, "A Design Assessment
Tool for Squeak and Rattle Performance". IMAC-XVII, SEM, pp.
1428-1432, 1999
- Nolan, Rediers, Loftus, Leist, "Vehicle Squeak and
Rattle Benchmarking". IMAC-XIV, SEM, pp. 483-489, 1996.
- Nolan, Yao, Tran, Weber, Heard, "Instrument Panel
Squeak and Rattle Testing and Requirements". IMAC-XIV, SEM, pp.
490-494, 1996.
- Frusti, Fletcher, Grinn, Gu, "Vehicle Seat
Subsystem Squeak and Rattle Testing and Requirements". IMAC-XIV, SEM,
pp. 497-501, 1996.
- Judek, Eiss, Trapp, Loftus, "Material
Friction Pair Testing to Reduce Vehicle Squeaks". IMAC-XIV, SEM, pp.
502-510, 1996.
Others:
- Kavarana, Rediers, Samuelsson, Lagerberg, "A
Disciplined Approach for Instrument Panel Squeak & Rattle Prevention".
IMAC-XVII, SEM, pp. 378-384, 1999.
- Her, Hsieh, "A Review of Squeak and Rattle
Prevention -- A Personal Perspective". NOISECON98, pp. 157-162, 1998
- Grosh, Ma, Fegelman, Tangri, Malinow, "A
Computational Method for Predicting Rattle Noise in Component Assemblies".
NOISECON98, pp. 169-174, 1998
- Her, Shieh, Moore, "Quantitative Identifications of
Vehicle Rattle Sources using CAE and Experimental Tools".
DETC97/VIB3797, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conf., 1997
- Hsieh, Shaw, Borowski, Her, Moss, "Rattle Reduction
of Automotive e Components: The FEM Approach". DETC97/VIB3928, ASME
Design Engineering Technical Conf., 1997
- Brines, May, "Application of Zwicker Loudness
Measurements to Squeak and Rattle". source unknown. 1997
- Genuit, "Objective Evaluation of Acoustic
Quality based on a Relative Approach". Internoise Proceedings,
Liverpool, 1996
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MB authored/published articles
(indicate # when ordering)
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106 |
Accurate...Calibration of Vibration Transducers from 0.25
Hz to 11,500 Hz (1995) |
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147 |
Find & Fix Root Causes of Squeaks & Rattles (1999) |
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57 |
Comparison Shopping for Vibration Test Equipment (1996) |
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Design Optimization of a Vibration Head Expander (1991) |
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Multiple-Input Method Speeds Space Shuttle Testing (1983) |
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56 |
Shaker Selection: What You Need to Know (1996) |
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123 |
Testing Air-Bag Sensors (1992) |
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Vibration Testing Equipment Helps Weed Out Poor Designs
(1997) |
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MODAL Technical Papers
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M1 |
Modal Excitation: Good Data not Bad Data (1993) |
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M2 |
Force Transducer Bending Moment Sensitivity ... Affect
Measured FRF's (1993) |
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M3 |
Practicalities of Acquiring Valid Data During Modal Tests
(1985) |
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M4 |
Effective Measurements for Structural Dynamics Testing:
Part II (1976) |
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M5 |
Measurement & Analysis of the Dynamics of Mechanical
Structures |
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M6 |
Using & Understanding Electrodynamics Shakers in Modal
Applications (1986) |
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M7 |
Modal Excitation: A Comparison of Three Different Methods
(1988) |
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M8 |
Modal Survey Techniques and Theory (1975) |
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M9 |
Modal Test Methods & Applications (1978) |
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M10 |
Survey of Excitation Techniques ... Testing of Automatic
Structures (1977) |
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M11 |
Excitation, Measurement & Analysis Methods for Modal
Testing (1987) |
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M12 |
Modal Excitation: Force Drop-Off at Resonances (1990) |
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M13 |
Identification of Structural Modal Parameters ... at a
Single Point (1976) |
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M14 |
Multiple-Input Experimental Modal Analysis - A Survey
(1986) |
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M15 |
Multiple-Input Estimation of FRF's: Excitation
Considerations (1983) |
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M16 |
Comparison of Sine & Random Test Results from a Satellite
Modal Test (1985) |
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M17 |
A Comparison of Aircraft Ground Vibration Testing (1985) |
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M18 |
Obtaining Good Results from an Experimental Modal Survey
(1977) |
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M19 |
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Modal Excitation
Energy Source (1989) |
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M20 |
Application of Dual Input Excitation ... Modal Testing ...
Aircraft (1982) |
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M21 |
Comparison of Multiple Input ... Methods for Aerospace
Structures (1986) |
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M22 |
Experimental Modal Analysis with Stepped Sine Excitation
(1986) |
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M23 |
Spacecraft Modal Testing ... Multiple-Shakers Sine-Dwell
Testing ... (1981) |
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M24 |
Numerical ... Multi-Input Modal on Algorithm for
Mini-Computers (1982) |
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M25 |
Multiple Sine Excitation Approach to Ground Vibration
Testing (1982) |
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M26 |
Multiple-Input Method Speeds Space Shuttle Testing (1983) |
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M27 |
Compare Modal Test Results ... Non-Contacting ...
Measurements (1986) |
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M28 |
Detect, Identify & Quantify Non-Linearity in Modal
Analysis - A Review (1986) |
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M29 |
On Sine Dwell or Broadband Methods for Modal Testing |
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M30 |
A Method for Designing Stingers for Use in Mobility
Testing (1984) |
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M31 |
Optimal Selection of Excitation Methods for Enhanced Modal
Testing (1984) |
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M32 |
...Force Transducer Bending Moment Sensitivity and
Response during Cal. (1993) |
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M33 |
Free-Free Modal Testing without Suspension Modes (1996) |
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CALIBRATION Technical Papers
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C1 |
Accurate, Affordable Calibration ...Transducers ... 0.25
Hz - 11,500 Hz (1995) |
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C2 |
Calibration of Transducers |
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C3 |
Absolute Comparison Calibration of Accelerometers (1984) |
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C4 |
Calibration (1989) |
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C5 |
Back-to-Back Accelerometer Calibration (1990) |
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C6 |
Verification ... Low Frequency Performance of
Piezoelectric Accelerometers |
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C7 |
Computer-Aided Calibration (1987) |
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C8 |
Calibration of Vibration Measuring Systems (1984) |
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C9 |
Calibration of Shock & Vibration Measuring Transducers |
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C10 |
Real-World Mounting of Accelerometers for Machinery
Monitoring (1991) |
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C11 |
The Trouble with Cables ... (1990) |
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C12 |
Accelerometer Mounting Considerations (1990) |
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C13 |
Practical Limits on Vibration Data Acquisition (1987) |
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C14 |
Calibration of Pickups (1988) |
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C15 |
Six-Axis Dynamic Calibration of Accelerometers |
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C16 |
Calibration of Structural Impulse Exciters and Transducers
(1992) |
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C17 |
Error Reduction in Transfer Function Measurements ...
Calibration (1984) |
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C18 |
Traceability: An Evolving Concept |
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C19 |
Thoughts on Traceability (1990) |
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C20 |
SPC and the 4:1 Accuracy Ratio |
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C21 |
Guide to the Mechanical Mounting of Accelerometers (1989) |
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