George Schuetz Director of Precision Gages
Artificial Intelligence from an Intelligent Amplifier
With intelligent amplifiers providing measuring capabilities and easier setups, it’s easier than ever to understand what is going on in the manufacturing process in real time.
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Cord Cutting and Code Reading Make Gaging Smarter
Many companies have “cut the cord” to streamline metrology operations and data management. Barcode scanning is an additional option.
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What’s the Correct Reading?
A ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê, a bore mic and an air gage measure parts differently and may provide different values, yet all of them may be correct. Here’s how.
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Know the Performance Levels of Your Gages
By understanding the characteristics of three types of gages, you can choose the correct one for your application.
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There is More Than One Way to Find a Match
Three ways to control the clearance between critical-fit parts.
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Getting More with Digital Indicators
Today’s digital indicators are not only replacing dial indicators in some instances, but they are also approaching the performance of bench amplifiers at a fraction of the cost.
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Taking A Reading on Gages
Are we taking advantage of the vast amounts of dimensional information that a gage or hand tool can produce? Certainly not if the information presented on the gage display reads only “over,” “under” or “good.”
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What Questions to Ask About Surface Finish Call-outs
All the details of the measuring process must be uncovered.
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Closing 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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The Versatility of Snap Gages
The many design modifications available in snap gages enables them to measure some of the most difficult dimensions, right at the point of manufacture.
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How to choose a micrometer that fits your needs
Match your micrometer choice to your specific machine shop needs.
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