Measuring vs. Gaging: The Value of Conserving Measuring Range Many people confuse the act of measuring a part with that of gaging a part. And although they are quite similar, understanding their subtle differences can improve the accuracy and efficiency of both processes. Measuring is the process of determining the dimension of a part by…
All gaging equipment must be calibrated periodically to ensure that it’s capable of performing the job for which it’s intended: i.e., measuring parts accurately. This has always been necessary for the purpose of maintaining quality, but there are now additional, external reasons to establish and maintain a regular program of gage calibration: customers’ requirements. More…
Manufacturing medical implants: from powder to full part certification, discover Renishaw’s end-to-end AM process chain Medical device requirements Complex conformal design involving a lattice structure for osseointegration and faster patient recovery time Opportunity to manufacture using materials such as titanium alloys, which are difficult to produce using traditional investment casting techniques Traceable process information from…
Over the years we have looked at using air gaging and back pressure to measure small bores, generally under 1 mm/0.040”. Air gaging can be an acceptable way of doing this, but it does not provide any form information; it only provides the flow area as related to the diameter. However, because these holes are…
Postle Industries developed Ultraband®NM (U.S. Pat. No. US 9,724,786 B2) to protect non-magnetic drill collars and related components. Ultraband is a hard 40 Rc (which will work harden in service to 50 Rc), wear resistant, 100% crack free hardbanding alloy. Ultraband also meets magnetic resistance compared to permeability specifications and offers substantially improved wear resistance…
Postle Industries has developed a patented (U.S. Pat. No. US 10,751,824 B2) procedure using today’s latest welding technology and exclusively designed premium buildup wire for the rebuilding of workstring tubing upset connections. Postle Industries developed and patented this procedure in 2017 to help customers recover downgraded assets due to wall loss of the upset connections…
We have developed several processes that can improve welding and wear performance utilizing CMT Technology The above photo shows the CMT process utilizing Postle’s Tubeweld NCMT to rebuild the O.D. of tubing upsets. The above photo is of the CMT process utilizing Postle’s Ultraband NM to protect non-mag tools. The above photos are of slip…
Losing Accuracy, One Micron At A Time Most gages on the shop floor provide a specified level of accuracy in conditions for which they were designed. But in the production environment, where tight tolerances are a way of life, it’s critical to think about gaging requirements before putting instruments out there and possibly having…
As a business enterprise, what measures are in place to pursue quality control at any stage of the manufacturing process? Do you know the benefits of metrology for quality control in manufacturing? During manufacturing processes, machinery is not always perfect. Materials have tolerances and a margin of error that can compromise quality. A direct and solid link…
Hardbanding Solutions by Postle Industries is proud to go to an extensive level to qualify and approve hardbanding applicators so they may purchase and apply Duraband®NC or Tuffband®NC. In order to pursue continuous improvement, we have reevaluated our program to insure it offers the “best in class” certification program within our industry. We require individual…