Test & Inspection - Articles - Page 79

Case Study: Mitutoyo Helps Ramcel Clear Hurdle of Complex Fixturing

Vision system facilitates measurement when heavy fixturing constrains access to a workpiece

December 6, 2013

Ramcel Engineering Company is located in Northbrook, IL, northeast of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The company was founded in 1950 with the mission of providing precision, custom metal stamping and contract mechanical assembly services, as well as robotic MIG & TIG welding services.

Quality 101: XRF 101

Avoid costly process failures by utilizing XRF analysis

Matt Kreiner

December 6, 2013

When processes fail unexpectedly, companies face irrecoverable loss of revenue and profit, not to mention the potential for irreparable damage to their brand. Failures are multivariate: they can be found in individual parts, entire machines, or within a process.

Other Dimensions

Too Much or Not Enough?

December 4, 2013

There are a number of documents dealing with the calibration of thread gages purporting to be “standards” that are really more like training manuals. There is a need out there for this information but invariably, instead of sticking to the metrology involved, they delve into quality decisions and things start to come off the rails.

Test & Inspection

Digital Radiography for Aviation and Aerospace

The conversion from X-ray film technology to digital inspection systems eliminates cost-intensive film procurement and storage.

Peter Kramm

November 22, 2013

Digital radiographic inspection systems have long since become common in many industrial fields.

NDT - Equipment

Computed Radiography Offers a Range of Benefits

As more inspectors have turned to CR, the inspection equipment has been steadily improving, offering manufacturers faster and more precise and cost-effective NDT results than ever before.

Mike McDaniels

November 20, 2013

In the NDT world, radiographic examinations are a technician’s staple.

NDT - Case Study

Accurate Aircraft Testing

Peter Nachtwey

November 19, 2013

To ensure that the readings on a scale designed to weigh aircraft are accurate, the test system used to calibrate the scale needs to be even more accurate in applying test loads.

NDT - Back 2 Basics

Leak Testing Techniques and Trends

Leak testing can ensure product performance and safety.

Joe Pustka

November 15, 2013

Leak testing and leak detection is a broad field and includes various methods for detecting environmentally damaging or hazardous leaks.

NDT - Lab Services

Selecting an NDE Service Provider

Consider these four basic components in reviewing a potential NDE service provider.

Kurt Bedar

November 11, 2013

When looking for a NDE service provider the task can be daunting, but with thought and planning put in place you can build a consistent process in selecting a high quality provider.

Software & Analysis

How to Use Risk Evaluation to Develop a PT Participation Plan

Pao-Chu Kao, Jia-Fen Cheng, Shu-Fen Chang, Ju-Lin Wei, and Jia-Chi Chen

November 7, 2013

In the past, proficiency testing (PT) items and participation frequency were formulated by accreditation bodies, regardless of the scale, customer type, and economic conditions of a laboratory.

Quality 101