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…
When it comes to precision measurement, CMM machines are some of the most accurate tools available. But what exactly is a CMM machine? And how does it work? What is a CMM? A CMM is a machine that measures the three-dimensional coordinates of points on a surface. It can measure the size and shape of…
The Precimar 130B-24 gage block comparator from Mahr Inc. is the preferred choice of many major calibration laboratories. It is specifically designed for comparative gage block measurements. The 130B-24 model measures the industry’s key dimensional standards with the ultimate in resolution and reproducibility. For more information about the Precimar 130B-24 Gage Block Comparator, CLICK…
You need a master for something you have to measure, so you reach for a set of gage blocks and begin creating the dimension. But how are you going about it? Some machinists, with experience using gage blocks, will begin creating the desired dimension by starting with the largest block first and grabbing blocks as…
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Checking for Centralization and Balance Errors Air gaging is often referred to as a non-contact form of measurement. This is accurate, to the extent that there’s no metal-to-metal contact between a sensitive gage component and the workpiece. Nevertheless, air gage tooling—including air plugs for inside diameter measurements—does generally come in contact with the workpiece, and…
Fowler High Precision is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new digital external micrometer, the Bowers DigiMic. Newly released DigiMic has a large screen and provides immediate confirmation of results, it also offers quick, simple, and highly accurate measurement of both thickness and outside diameters. DigiMic is ergonomically crafted for comfort, efficiency,…
Air Gaging is the inspection tool that allows you to measure many jobs faster, more conveniently and more accurately than other gaging methods. In the measurement of all hole conditions, air gaging is unsurpassed for speed and accuracy. In checking any dimensional characteristic, air offers sufficient magnification and reliability to measure tolerances well beyond the…