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A Cheat Sheet for the Unwritten Rules
The things you and your experienced staff take for granted can lead to confusion and costly mistakes by new hires. Make it easier for them by writing them down.
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Seeing Is Believing
Microscopes play an important role in part inspection and measurement.
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Alarms and Messages
Programming custom machine-stopping commands can guide operators through the machining process.
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A Different Differential
Differential gaging offers several advantages over single-head measurements.
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Training CNC Operators
Make sure shop newcomers know these basics before they are trained on the machines.
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Building Your Shop’s Personal Data Network
Wireless technology is ideal for creating individual data collection networks when measuring parts.
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A Waste of Time
Here are five productivity killers to look for the next time you walk through your manufacturing shop.
Read MoreRecruitment Machines
Are you involved in a robotics league? These competitions attract and identify young people who could thrive in a manufacturing career.
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The Rule of Thumb, Part 2
These additional guidelines will help maximize gage performance.
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Refining the Macro
These tips will help you optimize the structure of your part family custom macro.
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Divide and Conquer
For simplicity, break up your part family custom macro into multiple programs.
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Standardizing The Measurement Process To Find The Right Gage
Guidelines used to standardize the measuring process can provide a good basis for making gage decisions.
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