Guide

Case Temperature Reference Metrology
92 Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines
11. While still at the microscope, press the wire down about 6mm [0.125”] from the
thermocouple bead using the tweezers or your finger. Place a piece of Kapton*
tape to hold the wire inside the groove (Figure 7-20). Refer to Figure 7-21 for
detailed bead placement.
Figure 7-20. Position Bead on the Groove Step
Figure 7-21. Detailed Thermocouple Bead Placement
TC Wire with Insulation
IHS with Groove
TC Bead
Wire section
into the
groove to
prepare for
final bead
placement
Kapton*
tape