Measurement
Ensuring Zero Defects in Internally Threaded Fasteners
New high-speed sorting technologies, including vision-based hole and thread detection, are making traditional methods obsolete.
Read MoreMaximizing Metrology’s Flexibility
Simplified and more direct measuring and inspection functions speed time to market while handling a wider range of parts and surfaces.
Read MoreHave Condition Monitoring Kit, Will Travel
Scheduled monitoring of the condition of your machine tools can help ward off avoidable downtime and expensive repair costs.
Read MoreInspection and Measurement Zone on PM’s Website
Check out Production Machining’s new Inspection and Measurement zone, which includes articles, new products, videos, and blog posts related to this important shopfloor equipment.
Read MoreQuality Gaging System Cuts Production Costs
With its latest addition of a Renishaw Equator gaging system, High-Tech Enginnering is reaching 100-percent part inspection and zero scrap, which has halved the operator requirements and has reduced part production costs by 27 percent.
Read MoreIndustry 4.0 Through Metrology's Eyes
High precision 3D laser and CT scanning bring all the “big data” directly from shop floor to top floor.
Read MoreGetting to the Point of Stylus for Measurement
Probe applications for machine tools and measurement systems come in many varieties.
Read MoreProject Puts Metrology Company on the 3D Map
High precision 3D mapping supports installation of a new beam transport line for scientific research.
Read MoreMachines Simplify Inspection of Multiple Parts
When multi-tool creator Leatherman Tool Group Inc. (Portland, Oregon) was looking for new technology to improve its measurement capabilities, company management was hoping to find a measurement system that offered easy programming and operation, efficiency, and the ability to hold tight tolerances.
Read MoreHow to Choose and Use Styli
The variety of probe applications on machine tools, CMMs, comparative gages and portable arms makes correct selection of styli usage essential for efficient, reliable and accurate measurement. Here are some key points that can be helpful in choosing the best measurement solution.
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