Improve quality by enlisting these gear-shaft measuring techniques

Several types of measurements generally are required in the manufacturing process for gear shafts. Gages may be used for interoperational measurements to control quality at different stages within the manufacturing process, or for final inspection at the end of production. Normally it is desirable to check both the dimensional as well as the functional parameters of gear shaft parts. While it is possible to combine dimensional measurements and functional checks on gear teeth in a single gaging device, these inspections sometimes are conducted using separate gages as the manufacturing operations for the shafts and gears are performed in separate stages at the shop.