Test & Inspection - Articles - Page 59

The Pitch Mike Problem

It all starts with their name.

June 1, 2017

Anyone in the fastener or screw machine business producing screw threads is familiar with ‘pitch’ micrometers. These relatively simple devices are often used to set up production equipment and monitor their output, but there are many misconceptions about them which can call their usefulness into question.

Figure 1. Full-scale clutch tests are conducted on test systems, such as the SAE #2 Friction Test Rig.

Clutch Friction Material Screening: Saving Time and Money

Benchtop-based mechanical testing offers an excellent method of assessing a large number of materials rapidly.

Steve Papanicolaou

June 1, 2017

The frictional behavior of wet clutches for applications such as automatic transmissions have a controlling influence over the function of the entire system during operation.

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Exact Metrology Holds Open Houses At Both Locations

May 31, 2017

Exact Metrology highlights 3D/CT scanners and a new 3D printer line at open houses at both its Cincinnati and Brookfield, WI locations.

Better Machine Vision: The Benefits of Combining 2D and 3D

Terry Arden

May 25, 2017

In the world of automated industrial quality control and inline inspection, both 2D and 3D technology have important roles to play. In this three part blog series we will look at the strengths and limitations of each, and how combining the two creates a more complete inspection system.

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Eddyfi Confirms Acquisition of TSC Inspection Systems

May 18, 2017

This new acquisition by Eddyfi Technologies further broadens the company’s product portfolio and addressable markets.

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North American Robotics Market Surges 32 Percent

May 5, 2017

It was the strongest first quarter on record with $516 million in orders.

Making vs. Measuring

This was a judgment call based on experience and studies.

Hill Cox

May 1, 2017

Gage manufacturers and calibration laboratories often find themselves in this minefield. New gages or instruments are supplied or calibrated and immediately returned by the customer because they aren’t correct.

Analysis of a Novel Green Polymer

Collaboration can enable innovation in polymer and plastic development.

Scott D. Hanton Menas S. Vratsanos

May 1, 2017

Polymers and plastics are used in nearly everything we touch every day. These materials deliver a huge diversity of performance properties that are required for many different market areas.

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Hexagon Completes Acquisition of MSC Software

April 26, 2017

MSC Software is a U.S.-based provider of computer-aided engineering solutions, including simulation software for virtual product and manufacturing process development.

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