In manufacturing, operators, inspectors, engineers, and systems measure characteristics to ensure product quality. This data helps monitor real-time processes, tracking performance indicators like cycle time, throughput, and efficiency.
Traditional measurement methods struggle with complex geometries and modern plastic parts. Advanced vision measuring systems offer advantages for automotive manufacturers, but traditional tools are still preferable in some areas.
Machining too many parts that don’t meet specifications means lost time, lost material and lost business. But you can actually increase throughput and reduce error, all without sacrificing speed or accuracy.
IoT integration connects sensors and objects with each other and with applications and databases. CMMs benefit from this integration with multiple sensors integrated with metrology software and measurement databases.
Manufacturers are integrating metrology, using data analytics, automating maintenance, and embedding measurement processes in production for greater efficiency and predictability.
Most people have heard the phrase, “What gets measured gets done”; however, more than that, organizational excellence comes from having clear world-class performance measures that are consistently achieved.
The electronic height gage is a flexible tool that can be used for a wide range of evaluation options, such as first-part qualification, inspecting incoming parts, or measuring a series of parts.
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.
If drowning and in need of help, most people would yell for assistance. Similarly, choosing the wrong calibration equipment can have disastrous consequences.