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Now You See It

May 8, 2003

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The modulation transfer function describes the contrast and resolution of an optical component, and is one key to determining image quality.

Point Clouds Speed Reverse Engineering

May 8, 2003

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At Jerry Fain Models (Bedford, TX), the problem was time.

Six Sigma Software Generates Improvements

May 8, 2003

By Gillian Campbell

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With a variety of software packages to choose from, companies embarking on the Six Sigma journey should have less trouble reaching their destination.

Gaging Improves Automatic Grinder Control

May 8, 2003

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Automatic gaging lets manufacturers produce short runs quickly and take measurements on the fly.

Starved Assembly Lines? Not With This CMM

May 8, 2003

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When General Motors Corp.'s Allison Transmission Div. (Indianapolis) began pilot production at a new plant in Baltimore early last year, the company encountered big problems with a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) used in its main housing and fabrication cell.

2-D vs. 3-D: X-Ray Systems Go Under the Microscope

May 8, 2003

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Here's a look at the theory, features, advantages and disadvantages of both 2-D and 3-D X-ray inspection systems.

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A Practical Field Guide for ISO 9001:2008

The purpose of this field guide is to assist organizations, step by step, in implementing a quality management system (QMS) in conformance with ISO 9001:2008, whether from scratch or by transitioning from ISO 9001:2000. It examines each sub-clause of Sections 4–8 of ISO 9001:2008, which contain the requirements, and gives a list of the documentation/documents required, internal audit questions, a summary of management’s responsibilities, and a flowchart of the steps that need to be undertaken to satisfy the requirements.

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