Measurement
Starrett to Display Precision Measuring Tools
Eastec 2021: Starrett will display optical comparators, vision systems, video inspection and force measurement systems.
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New Encoders From Heidenhain Implement Metrology Designs
Heidenhain’s new encoders allow machine manufacturers to obtain multiple measurements simultaneously and facilitate correcting deviations on the fly.
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Zeiss Software Update Streamlines the Measurement Process
The Zeiss Calypso 2021 software update reportedly delivers measurement results 20 times faster than the previous iteration. The company has introduced numerous features to simplify the workflow.
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How to Make a Surface Plate Into a Gage
Surface plates provide a stable reference surface on a large scale, enabling multiple gage setups, but they can also be turned into a gage themselves.
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Probing for Setup and Lights-Out Machining — The One-Person Shop Episode #2
Automatic measurement on the machine tool speeds efficiency by day and safeguards capacity at night for a small machine shop.
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Preparing SQC For Machinists and Future Requirements
The current complexity of machines means machinists are already busy — assigning them new, expanded SQL duties (such as gage identification) will require gages and processes to prioritize accessibility.
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Is Wireless Data Collection a Cultural Choice?
Untethered digital inspection tools are easier to justify for those who are willing to hold themselves accountable and improve for improvement’s sake.
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Allied Machine Expands Wohlhaupter Boring Tools Offered with Digital Readout
Allied now offers Wohlhaupter digital tools that have an external 3ETECH digital display for micro-precision adjustment. The display works with all Wohlhaupter tools.
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Implementing Digital Shop Floor Metrology
In a recent webinar with MMS, Michael Creney, Mitutoyo America’s vice president of product management, outlined the benefits of digital shop floor metrology and delivered tips for adopting it.
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High QA and Verisurf Form Integration Partnership
The companies have partnered to provide an integration solution that is designed to streamline shopfloor quality inspection workflows.
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