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This is a retrofit Instron 5500 Series floor model.

Retrofits: Ensuring the Reliability and Capability of Your Universal Testing System

When considering legacy equipment in your lab it is important to recognize what makes a good candidate for a retrofit.
Rich Barbera
October 1, 2019
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Whether you work in a quality control laboratory at a major automotive manufacturer or are performing research at a university, it is common to encounter a universal testing machine that was manufactured before the 21st century.


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Thread gaging

Thread Classes and Setting Plug Gages

Product tolerances and dimensions always dictate the gage tolerances and dimensions.
Mike Oddy
October 1, 2019
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Thread classes for product threads, and by extension the gages used to inspect them, can become a bit of alphabet soup. Some find the requirements confusing.


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Louisville Welcomes the ASQ Inspection Division Conference

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Michelle Bangert
September 25, 2019

The ASQ Inspection Division Conference brought quality professionals to Louisville this week to learn more about measurement in the digital age. Keynotes by Mahr and Google provided a closer look at today’s quality challenges.


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Other Dimensions

Dealing With Measurement Uncertainty

The application of uncertainty often brings up questions.
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Hill Cox
September 15, 2019
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Readers of this column will be familiar with the subject of measurement uncertainty since I comment on it from time to time, as I did last month. Those readers that have not been that interested in it will certainly run across it on reports from their calibration sources.


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Built-in robot integration

What Every Machine-Builder Should Know About Component-Based 3D Vision Systems

Terry Arden
September 1, 2019
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When it comes to building cost-effective 3D vision systems, is it better to use a component-based (i.e., camera, laser, lens, brackets, calibration targets) or all-in-one (i.e., smart) approach? 


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directional illumination

Illumination: The Third Pillar of Imaging System Design

Illumination is an often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of vision.
Kyle Firestone Jeremy Govier
September 1, 2019
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Whether an imaging system measures dimensions, verifies colors, or determines shape, the purpose of machine vision is to distinguish an object from its background. 


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Bar lights enable reliable inspection of electronic components.

How to Choose a Vision Lighting Technique

5 common vision lighting techniques and 5 critical questions to ask.
Amanda Nelson
September 1, 2019
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The demand for machine vision has grown exponentially as manufacturing facilities turn to automated quality control solutions to remain competitive in fast-paced markets with decreasing tolerance for error. In fact, the rise of machine vision is directly correlated with the increase in automation and robotic use in factories.


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Jenoptik Automotive North America

How to automate optical part flaw detection

September 1, 2019
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As part quality has gone up, it has become essential to provide not only the most complete dimensional data on a given part, but also other detectable data like simple contamination, porosities, scratches, discolorations, cracks, and other types of potential surface defects… especially in automotive powertrains.


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3D Stereo Camera Repeatability Measurement

Understand the process to determine measurement repeatability of a stereo 3D camera.
Timo Eckhard
September 1, 2019
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In this article we outline the procedure for quantifying device repeatability of a 3D 15μm stereo imaging camera.


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Phillips Precision M5 Edge Finder

September 1, 2019
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Phillips Precision, Inc. continues to improve manufacturing processes worldwide with its latest M5 Edge Finder™. Like the Pitbull® Clamp, Inspection Arsenal®, and Laser Arsenal® work holding solutions, inventor and owner Steve Phillips has the gift of designing simple, effective, low-cost and industry changing products.


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