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Coating Thickness Measurement

The primary purpose of coating thickness measurement is to control cost while ensuring adequate coverage.

David Beamish

October 3, 2015

A variety of recognized methods can be used to determine the thickness of organic coatings.

Thread Ring Realities

ANY ONE OF THESE ELEMENTS COULD MEAN A GAGE IS OUT OF TOLERANCE.

Hill Cox

October 2, 2015

The previous two columns dealt with a study of thread plug gage calibration, the results of which will be discussed and/or argued over for some time.

How to Add Dynamic Measurement Uncertainties to Any Metrology Software

Changing the approach to measurement uncertainties allows software systems and users to share the same resources.

Michael Schwartz Karl Haynes

October 1, 2015

Over the years we have had numerous conversations related to the lack of standards and flexibility when it comes to calibration software.

Looking at the Third Dimension in Surface Measurement

Sometimes the optical system is the best—or even the only—way to measure your surface.

Patrick Nugent

October 1, 2015

It seems that the subject of 3-D optical surface measurement is all the rage these days.

CASE STUDY

Steering Right

The steering system is a top priority.

October 1, 2015

Reliable measuring results around the clock—this is how TRW Automotive ensures the quality of its steering components down to the sub-micrometer range.

Case Study

3D Laser Scanning with Blue Laser Technology

FARO’s new Laser Line Probe HD disrupts non-contact 3D measurement with industry leading speed, accuracy, and data resolution.

October 1, 2015

ARO’s Laser Line Probe HD is a non-contact 3D Laser Scanning attachment for the FaroArm. When combined with the FARO Edge Arm the system is known as the FARO Edge ScanArm HD.

CASE STUDY

Automated Car Body Measurement

Fixturing provides a solution for a VW automotive application.

Witte

October 1, 2015

In the car body area of their Emden plant Volkswagen AG has taken a pioneering series measuring area into operation. From a loading area with eleven parking places the measuring plates, mounted with car body parts, automatically go into measuring stations.

INDUSTRY HEADLINE

Coordinate Metrology Society Changes Conference Name

September 21, 2015

CMS realigns its brand as it expands membership offerings.

Are Thread Gage Tolerances Practical?

Part 2: The Numbers.

Hill Cox

September 1, 2015

My last column gave the background to an extensive study of results on the calibration of some thread plug gages.

The Quality Show

GE and NASA will be there…Will you?

September 1, 2015

The Quality Show, billed as the only trade show and conference focused exclusively on quality education, technology, equipment, and products, will take place October 27-29, 2015, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.