Measurement
Starrett's No. 3823 and 3824 Hardness Testers Enable High-Accuracy Measurements
L.S. Starrett’s digital Rockwell/superficial Rockwell benchtop hardness testers No. 3823 and 3824 include fully automated loading and unloading procedures.
Read MoreHitting the Zone with Five-Axis Machining
By investing in five-axis machining technology, Advance CNC Machining has done more than just add new capabilities to its roster. It has found a way to achieve something that most of us strive for: a way to work “in the zone.”
Read More3D Printed Fixtures Speed Setup for Inspection
3D printed fixtures enable this company to quickly set up parts for CMM inspection, whether it's a one-off or recurring job.
Read MoreWhat Questions to Ask About Surface Finish Call-outs
All the details of the measuring process must be uncovered.
Read MoreLK Metrology Celebrates a Profitable Year as an Independent Company
The last time the UK company was independently owned was prior to its takeover by former holding group Metris at the beginning of 2006.
Read MoreFast Part Inspection Enables Quick Turnaround
Renishaw probes, used both on and off the machine tool, helped Tridan Engineering turn a Rally car part in just 17 days. It previously would’ve taken months to complete and inspect.
WatchHexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Building New Canada HQ
Hexagon will consolidate all its Manufacturing Intelligence businesses in eastern Canada into the central location in Toronto.
Read MoreHexagon's RS6 3D Laser Scanner Can Measure at Higher Accuracy While Maintaining Speed
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s RS6 3D laser scanner is designed for use with the Absolute Arm seven-axis portable measuring arm system.
Read MoreMitutoyo ’s MiStar 555 Eliminates Need for Environmentally Controlled CMM Enclosure
Mitutoyo’s MiStar 555 CNC shopfloor coordinate measuring machine (CMM) operates without compressed air and on conventional 120-V, 20-A electrical service with movement speeds of 606 mm/sec. and acceleration of 2,695 mm/sec.² (3D).
Read MoreClosing the Loop for Better Gaging
Gages and measuring instruments come in different shapes and sizes. Whether it be a snap gage, a bench stand, a surface-finish gage or even a form system, keeping the “measuring loop” as small or as short as possible is important for better gage performance.
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