Measurement

Inspection and Measurement 7 Mar 2022

GOM Suite 2021 Features Faster Scans, Specialized Workflows

Capture 3D has released GOM Suite 2021, a consolidated ecosystem of GOM GmbH’s 3D metrology models that includes efficiency and capability upgrades.

Measurement 28 Feb 2022

X-Ray Part Scanning as a Dimensional Measurement Process

Data-driven manufacturing gets a boost with a new class of x-ray inspection equipment that outputs a digital twin of a machined part, including complete 3D representations of internal and external dimensions.

Inspection and Measurement 8 Feb 2022

Heidenhain Touch Probe Offers High Speeds and 3D Accuracy

Heidenhain’s TS 760 touch probe offers 1 µm accuracy while keeping compatibility with the TS 740 and providing the same additional data as the TS 460.

Inspection and Measurement 2 Feb 2022

New Exair Model Measures, Identifies Sources of Static

Model 7905 Digital Static Meter measures surface voltage and polarity on objects up to ±20 kV from one inch (25 mm) away.

Measurement 26 Jan 2022

How to Choose the Right Dial Indicator

Digital alternatives are replacing dial indicators – but dial indicators can still be useful. Here’s how to select the right one for a given application.

Measurement 20 Jan 2022

Verisurf, Open X Develop New Metrology Training Course

Open X, Verisurf add CMM Programing and Inspection to the list of available training courses.

Inspection and Measurement 6 Jan 2022

Vision Engineering Launches Compact Digital Microscope

Vision Engineering’s VE Cam is a complete standalone inspection microscope for circuit board examination, printed circuit board debug activities or for discovering imperfections, and to trace problems in a wide range of industrial applications.

Measurement 31 Dec 2021

Hexagon's New Laser Sensor Provides Rapid, Accurate Measurements

The HP-L-10.10 sensor can reportedly measure 600,000 individual points per second with a probing form error of just 8 μm, rapidly capturing a complete high-resolution digital representation of a part that is valid for both surface and detailed feature inspection.

Basics 21 Dec 2021

How to Correctly Measure Surface Finish

When providing surface finish specs, engineers sometimes leave out the actual testing parameters. Here’s how to be sure measurements are as accurate as possible.