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Air gages work well due to three main reasons: they are body-piloting type, use dual-opposing sensor method, and have a noncontact sensing component. These features are present in most air gage designs, including ID/OD air probe, air ring, and air length gages.

Reliability analysis helps manufacturers predict and prevent product failures, improving overall quality and performance through systematic assessment and data-driven improvements.

This article explores how Inspection Arsenal has transformed the inspection process at Van Buren Tech, an Advanced Manufacturing class that uses Titans of CNC Academy. It has become a game-changer in delivering streamlined and personalized curriculums.

Experts advise that calibration schedules should be both flexible and systematic. Alongside calibration and inspection, simple practices such as regular cleaning and proper storage are crucial for maintaining the accuracy and longevity of measurement tools, ensuring consistently high standards of precision and quality in manufacturing processes.

This article explores the transformative impact of incorporating rotary stages into coordinate measuring systems, enhancing their capabilities and the efficiency of the measurement process.

Quality sat down with Stefan Friedrich of New Scale Robotics to explain why quality is often one of the later steps to automate. Adopting a robot or cobot can be intimidating but it doesn’t need to be. Here he describes what quality professionals need to know. Hint: it’s not programming.

The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation in the era of Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of digital technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Quality 4.0 is at the heart of this evolution.

Measuring thickness is critical in manufacturing many products to ensure quality, precision, and compliance with design specifications.

The Deflategate scandal erupted following the 2014 AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts when accusations emerged that the Patriots had intentionally deflated footballs to gain an unfair advantage.

What is multi-sensor metrology? Multi-sensor metrology systems have become a critical tool for quality control.