Inspection and Measurement

How to Evaluate Measurement Uncertainty

Manufacturing and measurement are closely coupled. An important consideration for the use of measurement results is the associated measurement uncertainty. This article describes common metrology terms and provides an example uncertainty analysis.

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Mitutoyo Measurement System Increases Throughput

Mitutoyo’s QV Vision Pro series features the StrobeSnap vision measuring function to increase runtime.

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Allied Machine Digital Readout Module Improves Accuracy

The 3ETech+ digital readout module provides improved diameter adjustment accuracy of one micron, making it ideal for users who need to hold precision hole tolerances.

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Measurement

Tips for Anticipating Hole Conditions

When measuring an ID with an indicating plug gage, it is OK to slow down to learn more about the hole being measured and explore for extraneous conditions.

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Measurement

Marposs Celebrates its Past, Eyes Future Opportunities

During its open house in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Marposs presentations focused on future opportunities across growing industries such as EV and semiconductors.

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AIMS Metrology Partners With OGP to Advance Measurement Solutions

The affiliation with OGP will enable AIMS to provide multisensor measurement with its optical gaging products.

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Measurement

Considerations for Adding ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê Capabilities to Your Shop

¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ês may provide simple efficiency gains, but if you look deeper, the machine unlocks more complex work for your shop.

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Measurement

Zeiss ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ês Streamline Measurement

Westec 2023: The Zeiss Prismo ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê family delivers maximum accuracy at the highest measuring speed, while reducing the user’s carbon footprint.

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Five-Axis

6 Machine Shop Essentials to Stay Competitive

If you want to streamline production and be competitive in the industry, you will need far more than a standard three-axis CNC mill or two-axis CNC lathe and a few measuring tools.

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Moving from Contact to Noncontact Surface Analysis

2D measurement systems check specific lines for roughness quality, while a 3D surface analysis provides assurance for a broader area — which can avoid costly process disruptions and bonding failure.

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