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When digital electronic indicators were first introduced in the early 1980s, observers expected them to blow mechanical dial indicators out of the water. But despite the clear superiority of electronic indicators in terms of higher resolutions, better accuracy, and usefulness in statistical process control and data collection systems, mechanical indicators retained other advantages and continued to be specified by many users. Today however, while neither type is “better” than the other, and the choice depends upon the application and the user’s personal preference, digital finally seems to be gaining the upper hand.
The clearest advantage of digital indicators is in their use for data collection in process control. Digital indicators can output measurements directly, usually as an actual value, e.g., 20.00 mm, to printers or SPC programs, with no operator errors in reading or recording. The operator only has to position the workpiece and press a button: he needn’t even read the measurement. And within the past 5 years or so, this process has gone wireless, meaning that the tangle of cables has been eliminated, and gages have become much more portable. To read the remainder of this article, CLICK HERE. MarCator 1087 R Digital Indicator From simple length measurements to more complex geometries, the MarCator 1087 R range includes measuring instruments for all applications. With various interfaces available for data transfer and a high protection rating of up to IP 42, these indicators fulfill all your requirements and more. |
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