Inspection and Measurement

What Should Machinists Know About In-Machine Probing?

In-machine probing doesn’t reach the power of CMMs but can still be useful for pre- and mid-process control, as well as for “rough screening” of parts.

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Determining Out-of-Roundness at the Point of Manufacture

George Schuetz, Mahr Inc.’s Director of Precision Gages, offers these techniques for measuring roundness on the shop floor.

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Non-Contact Blue-Laser Measurement System

Laser Contour Check provides high-precision measurement of various tool parameters on cylindrical tools with diameters from 1 to 52 mm.

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Measurement

Handheld Device Provides Surface Roughness Measurements

Using Flexbar’s new LiteSurf system, it is possible to measure surface roughness details in multiple positions horizontally, vertically, below and above.

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IMTS

Modernizing Metrology Interfaces

Wireless transmission and capacitive touch interfaces mark the next generation of traditional metrology devices. 

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IMTS

Two-axis Ultra Precision Inclinometer Levels and Logs Data

IMTS22: DWL9000XY is an ultra-precision two-axis inclinometer with built-in surface flatness profiler and vibrometer that performs real-time data acquisition and storage.

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Basics

A Case for Combining Workholding with Optical Scanning

Automotive dies and die inserts are often complex, one-off parts with little room for error. Integrity Tool's investments in modular workholding tools and 3D optical scanning have allowed the company to create niche capabilities for its CNC machined parts.

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Quality Control System Monitors, Controls Batch Production

IMTS22: ANCA showcases a range of new technologies designed to grow capacity, improve profit margins and gain efficiencies.

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Measurement

Process-Driven Measurement, Inspection Solutions

IMTS22: Verisurf’s measurement and inspection solutions include automated creation of AS9102 first article inspection reports, CMM programming and more.

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Measurement

MobileCollect Wireless for Data Integrity, Accuracy

IMTS 2022: MobileCollect system is designed to give users the greatest range of options and flexibility for configuring their wireless measurement collection.

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