The first step to process improvement is machine performance measurement and diagnosis. However, it’s a step that many OEMs and service providers—even quality professionals—fail to approach with as much rigor as other steps, like process setting and in-process control.
The point of calibration hardware and software is to establish a known and repeatable level of process capability. Therefore, employing the right calibration system from the start could save considerable time and money down the line, says Michael Wilm, business manager of calibration products at Renishaw.