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Items Tagged with 'gages'

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3056-b Crpd
Measurement

Mastering with Deviations for Increased Gaging Performance

The time has come to adopt master deviations as a necessary practice in modern manufacturing processes.
George Schuetz
George Schuetz
February 24, 2025

The gaging setting standard is essential for accurate measurements in high-performance manufacturing, despite often being overlooked. While digital calipers are versatile, they lack the precision of comparative gages that rely on a master-setting standard for sub-micron accuracy. Proper use of this standard can enhance performance and lower calibration costs.


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Vermont Gage Higbee Cut
Measurement

What is a “Higbee cut”? And Other Related Thread Terms

We are lucky in the metrology and gage manufacturing world to have access to standards maintained by ANSI, ASME, Mil, NIST, DIN, ISO, IEC and many more.
Mike Oddy
February 22, 2025

Understanding industry terminology is vital for success, especially for newcomers and seasoned professionals in new roles. This article explores how standards from organizations like ASME clarify key definitions in metrology and gage manufacturing, helping to prevent costly misunderstandings.


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Measurement

Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency with Integrated Wireless Gages and Quality 4.0 Principles

Three key factors ultimately ensure confidence in the overall system.
George Schuetz
George Schuetz
Gene VanPatten
January 17, 2025

Quality 4.0 transforms manufacturing by integrating digital technologies with quality management, enhancing visibility and traceability throughout the production process. By leveraging data from interconnected machines, it helps manufacturers proactively manage risks and reduce waste, leading to a safer and more efficient future.


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Red Light HAL 9000
Test & Inspection

AI Technical and Gage Data Searches: "Open the pod bay door, Hal."

What do Generative AI Searches have to do with inspection and gages? A great deal.
Mike Oddy
November 17, 2024

Generative AI Searches are transforming how professionals access technical data in fields like inspection and gages. While these tools deliver quick results, reliance on their outputs can lead to inaccuracies, as shown by discrepancies in thread specifications. Understanding the strengths and limitations of Generative AI is essential for ensuring the accuracy and relevance of information used in gage calibration and metrology.


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Horizontal Dual Lens Comparator
Measurement

Hybrid Metrology Systems Combine Conventional Capabilities with New Technology for Higher Productivity

Manufacturing is not slowing down. Lead times are tightening, complexity is increasing, and quality control departments need to be able to keep pace with it.
C W Moran
July 23, 2024

Metrology is the science of inspection. It includes various measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and vision systems, which are often used for quality control in nondestructive testing (NDT).


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imc ARGUSfit B-4 gages data collection
New Product

imc Test & Measurement ARGUSfit B-4 Measurement Module

July 8, 2024

imc Test & Measurement, a brand of Axiometrix Solutions, introduces the new and universally applicable imc ARGUSfit B-4 measurement module.


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Several plugs and rings with a screw
Test & Inspection

Screw Thread Inspection: Options, Dimensions and Decisions

Gaging systems can fundamentally be categorized into three groups.
Eric H Johnson
June 24, 2024

The standardization of screw threads has been a historical endeavor involving several organizations. However, the ASME B1 Screw Thread Committee has emerged as the primary organization responsible for holding, updating, and curating these standards.


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PSL metrology head measuring a chamfer on a machined chamfer and radius standard.
NDT | Automation

Enhancing Metrology through Automation: Elevating Quality and Cycle Time in Precision Manufacturing

The aerospace industry is one example of where the marrying of automation and metrology is being adopted to elevate product quality and operational excellence.
Erik Novak Patricia Browne
June 14, 2024

The aerospace industry uses automation and metrology to improve product quality and safety. Components require precise measurements for high quality and efficient production.


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Figure 1: Truncated Set Plug
Gaging

Setting Thread Rings for Accurate Quality Checks: A Step-by-Step Guide

Following these steps meticulously will guarantee the ongoing reliability and effectiveness of your thread ring gages.
Emily Hoshor
Emily Hoshor
Sharla Rouwhorst
Sharla Rouwhorst
April 16, 2024

Accurate thread ring gauges are crucial for quality and consistency of threaded parts. This article outlines the procedure for setting a thread ring to a master setting plug, as per ANSI B1.2 standards.


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Figure 2: The MarSurf M410, a portable, skidless unit
Measurement

Ensuring Precision: A Guide to Calibration in Surface Finish Measurement

The calibration process for surface finish units is simple but essential to the manufacturing process.
Nick Russo
April 12, 2024

Surface finish is crucial for workpiece functionality. Calibration of the probing system is necessary for accurate pass or fail of workpieces.


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