Measurement

Measurement

The Complete CMM

Have CMMs with multiple sensors—contact and noncontact—finally matured enough to become a complete measuring tool?
February 1, 2013

Most, if not all, quality professionals are aware that multisensor measurement systems have been around for a long time—since the 1980s, as some of us may remember—and they realize the obvious benefits when combining optical and tactile measuring into one system.


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Case Study

Laser Scanning Accelerates Inspections at Rochester Metal Products

In-depth analysis of castings brings the big picture into view.
February 1, 2013

For 75 years, Rochester Metal Products has been manufacturing castings in Rochester, Indiana.


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Other Dimensions

Sorting Out Thread Gaging

Check exactly what you are measuring.
February 1, 2013

Recent discussions with a customer over problems with threaded parts reminded me just how complicated some measurements can become. 


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Face of Quality

The Journey to Better Quality

Quality has to be embraced by everyone across the enterprise.
February 1, 2013

Quality giants Joseph M. Juran, W. Edwards Deming and Armand Feigenbaum ushered in the era of total quality management (TQM) 60 years ago.


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Readers Respond: Datum Feature Selection and Use

January 15, 2013

LinkedIn Groupmembers had their own commentary to share about the article.


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Hexagon Acquires Portable Metrology Software Provider New River Kinematics

January 11, 2013

 NRK, based in Williamsburg, VA, will be fully consolidated as of 1 January 2013. 


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Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology Announces New President

January 8, 2013

Kirchner succeeds Greg Lee, who retired after more than 30 years. 


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Hexagon Metrology Enhances PC-DMIS Inspection Software

January 7, 2013

 Both software programs offer new tools and improved features for inspection and measurement applications.  


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Test & Inspection

Manage Materials Testing Costs

How to calculate ROI and justify an investment in a materials testing system
January 3, 2013

When talking with prospects and customers, testing machine manufacturers often come across symptoms that imply the current situation could be improved dramatically with a new investment in technology, specifically a well-engineered materials testing system.


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Multimedia

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Podcasts

Bill Arbogast explains his perspective on quality, ISO 9001, and how to manage inevitable business changes.


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Check out the June 2013 edition of Quality Magazine for features about Measurement, Software and Test & Inspection.
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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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