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Off-Topic: Why Map Your Process?

September 2, 2009

By Jit Gupta

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Efficiently managing processes is key to the success of a business. That is all the more true in this tiring economy. An early step in process management is identifying and documenting the main processes. A powerful visual tool, process mapping has been in use for many years.

Measure Surface Texture Correctly

July 31, 2009

By Donald K. Cohen Ph.D.

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When measuring surface roughness, typically the average roughness, Ra, is specified. Ra is a measure of the average of the absolute value of the variation of the surface texture profile about a best-fit mean line. A typical specification for Ra may be 16 microinches, or 0.4 micrometers.

Case Studies: Faster Rubber Analysis

July 31, 2009

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The Japan Rubber Manufactures Association (JRMA) discovers a quick, labor-efficient way to establish moisture determination in rubber.

Case Studies: Customize on the Fly

July 31, 2009

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A computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) program allows a manufacturer of workholding tools to quickly accommodate its customers’ needs.

Off-Topic: Borescope Rental Saves a Marriage

July 31, 2009

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Recently, Advanced Inspection Technologies received a call from a distraught groom-to-be who had dropped his future bride’s wedding ring down a drain. He needed a borescope rental to find and retrieve the ring the day before the wedding.

Beyond Headcount Reduction

July 1, 2009

By BNP Media Staff

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Just about every day the business news is filled with stories of companies eliminating staff, cutting hours, reducing overtime, freezing salaries and benefits, and cutting back on services. While these near-term actions may seem appropriate given the economic downturn, they create ramifications over the long-term.

Case Studies: A New Way to Manufacture

July 1, 2009

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A manufacturer uses laser scanning to expedite the production of jet fighter ejection seats for use in flight simulation and training.

Case Studies: High-Speed Damage Detection

July 1, 2009

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To improve aircraft damage identification practices, a metrology service provider deployed a noncontact, large-scale metrology solution that acquires locations and characteristics of aircraft damage.

Off-Topic: Test and Inspect During Development

July 1, 2009

By Kim H. Pries and Jon Quigley

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Companies can use test and inspection to gain a competitive advantage.

A New Look At Vision Measurement

May 28, 2009

By Marc Stalker

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Multisensor measurement systems are capable of collecting geometric data from 3-D parts using various combinations of measurement technologies. For the most part, such systems are based on vision systems made more versatile by the addition of tactile probes as well as lasers, white light and other devices.

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