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Custom Gages: You’ve made it, but can you inspect it?

Sometimes the only inspection solution is a custom gage.

January 1, 2019

From calipers to micrometers, to indicators and all manner of gages and metrology equipment, there are literally hundreds of standard off the shelf solutions for measuring the vast array of parts that manufacturers make.

Straight Talking: A Closer Look at Language Used in Calibration

Hill Cox

December 8, 2018

I’ve commented on this subject from time to time but thought I’d have another go at it since the questions never seem to go away. I’m referring to the language used in our day-to-day work in measurement and calibration.

Mahr High-Speed Drive Micrometer 40EWRi-L

October 8, 2018

Mahr Inc. announced a new family of Micromar 40EWRi-L digital micrometers with high speed measuring spindle positioning. The digital micrometers, with the latest MarConnect interface, allow measurements that are 10 times faster than a standard micrometer, saving the operator time when numerous different dimensions need to be measured on a single workpiece.

Depth Gaging from Top to Bottom

A wide variety of depth gages are available for any application.

Edward McMenamin

July 8, 2018

A depth gage could be as simple as marks on a piece of tape, a line on a ruler, or tape on a drill. Fortunately, of course, modern gages take the guesswork out of measurement, providing a range of simple or high-tech options depending on the job.

Mahr Micromar Built-In Wireless Technology

October 1, 2017

The Micromar® family of micrometers use the same Mahr wireless data transmission capability as integrated within MarCal™ digital calipers and MarCator digital indicators.

Wireless Data Micromar 40 EWRi Micrometer

September 1, 2017

Mahr wireless data transmission capability is now integrated within its new digital micrometer Micromar 40 EWRi.

Measurement with Micrometers

With many different types of micrometers to choose from, how can you be sure to select the best one for the job?

Michal Grosenbach

October 1, 2016

Hand tools are the workhorse of the industry. Every metrologist has a variety of hand tools in his toolbox. You’re sure to find one, two or several micrometers in that toolbox to accurately measure thickness, outer and inner diameters, as well as depth of slots.

This is part two of a three-part series.

Bore Measurement

A Closer Look at the Instruments Involved.

Hill Cox

April 1, 2016

Any article on dimensional measurement will usually get around to micrometers in one form or another. This series on bore measurement is no exception even though I am only offering a brief look at the application.

Calibration Source Criteria

YOU CANNOT BE TOO DETAILED IF YOU WANT TO AVOID PROBLEMS LATER.

Hill Cox

January 1, 2015

If your company intends on using an outside source for your calibration work, sooner or later a choice has to be made from a short list of candidates.