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Not All Calibrations are Created Equal

Why ensuring quality calibration of your precision measurement equipment is critical.
Patrick Nugent
December 6, 2021

The art of precision measurement is essentially all about the data that is obtained in the process and the value that it brings to a manufacturing operation. It is about making decisions based on high quality data.


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Test & Inspection

Getting The Most Out Of Torque Testing

First and foremost, it's important to understand what a torque transducer is before implementing a test.
Keith Skidmore
November 1, 2021

A brief overview of the key considerations when planning for a torque test, including the different types of torque testing, the different torque sensor styles, accessories, mounts, and other tips and tricks. 


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October 27, 2021

This white paper explores how the automation of operations such as quality inspection and metrology – previously reserved for larger companies with hefty budgets – has changed dramatically with the advent of collaborative robots.


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NDT | Back 2 Basics

What Can Eddy Current Testing Do for Me?

This versatile tool can be used to solve or prevent material with property issues from leaving a munufacturing facility.
Dean A. Isbell
October 15, 2021
Since the development of eddy current testing in the early to mid-1900s this method has been used to detect defects and properties of many types of metals. The most common applications are testing tubular products for transverse defects, testing bar or wire products for longitudinal surface defects, and testing parts for defects and properties such as hardness.
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NDT | Certification

Nondestructive Testing Certification Programs Today

The need to formalize the qualification of NDT practitioners gradually became apparent.
David J. Vigne
October 15, 2021
One of the first requirements for the performance of nondestructive testing (NDT) arose when visual inspections were mandated following fatalities from a boiler explosion in the late 1800s. The need to formalize the qualification of NDT practitioners gradually became apparent.
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NDT | Ultrasonics

The Critical Role of Ultrasound in Advance Additive Manufacturing for Industrial Applications

Inspection plays a critical role during all phases of product development and implementation, making UT methods an enabling technology for new AM applications.
Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins
October 15, 2021
Although additive manufacturing (AM) already plays a significant role in product design and prototyping, advancing the methodology for industrial applications depends on reliable inspection technology, particularly for safety-critical parts and structures.
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