Selecting gages and other types of measuring tools can be challenging. It does not matter if you are an experienced or novice gage user, tool crib manager, lab manager or buyer. In some cases, these decisions can have detrimental effects on the finished product. In others, the gage cost and calibration frequency adversely influence the final cost or delivery of the product. These concerns and others must be considered prior to selecting, quoting or ordering any type of measuring device.
There are guides and rules that may be applied to make these decisions easier, more accurate, quicker and less expensive. The goal is to ensure we have the correct inspection tools to ensure the quality of the product produced. The decisions should be the same regardless if this is a new part or one that has been manufactured for years.