Articles Tagged with ''GR&R''

Reliable measurements are the linchpin to any Six Sigma process. 

Statistical Process Control is a critical tool used in many industries to monitor complex processes that could pose a serious financial or safety risk. Decades ago, the automotive industry was looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce waste.

The medical device industry needs strict testing that meets evolving standards. Collaboration between manufacturers and standards committees ensures accurate and reliable testing solutions. Automation can standardize processes, tackle the shortage of qualified lab personnel, and enhance quality and efficiency.

Strong gage management and tracking influences a manufacturer’s ability to grow.

One of the questions our applications team is most commonly asked is “Why aren’t my systems producing the exact same results?”

Work holding fixtures for inspection devices have evolved over time and now have become, in some cases, as complex as the parts they are designed to hold. There was a day when some 1-2-3 blocks, knee blocks, double-sided tape and hot glue were all you needed to fixture parts for measurement on a coordinate measuring machine (CMM).