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Detection sensor for tungsten wires

bijoythomaschandy over 2 years ago

Hi Guys, Any ideas on what sensor to get to detect the presence/absence of a tungsten wire with a diameter of 0.5mm?

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Workshopshed over 2 years ago +2

You could apply a large voltage and current to it, if there is a tungsten wire then it will glow. But not for long.
dougw over 1 year ago in reply to bijoythomaschandy +2

A non-contact metal detector doesn't induce hazardous voltages. But what about feeding it through a ferrule that optically detects when no wire is in the hole?
shabaz over 2 years ago +1

Hi, As you no doubt know, your question has insufficient information, and zero context. You might need to give that some thought and then come back with the detail if you wish. Placing this here not…

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You could apply a large voltage and current to it, if there is a tungsten wire then it will glow. But not for long.
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