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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.

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 - Rental

Top 10 Reasons to Rent NDT Equipment

To determine if renting makes sense for your NDT program, consider the equipment price, estimated life, and usage.

Paul C. Fitzgerald

November 18, 2013

If you are considering purchasing new nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment, some thought should be given to the advantages of renting versus owning.

Management

Six Sigma Redefined

Applying Six Sigma can be deceptively intimidating.

Genevieve Whittington

November 7, 2013

Knowing the process counts more than data.

Case Study

Process-controlled Hard Turning Cell Pays for Itself in 18 Days

Texas shop’s automation team deploys Equator™ programmable gages for measuring and sorting mud-motor bearings.

November 7, 2013

Conroe Machine is doing what most machine shops only dream of—hard turning a family of parts around the clock in an unmanned cell that operates a “self controlled” process.

Case Study

Implementing a Calibration Management System in 3 Days Flat

Progressive Turnings goes from “problem” to “problem solved” in record time.

November 7, 2013

Wednesday was quickly starting to feel like a Monday. It looked like the company’s aging calibration management software finally turned in its resignation.

Speaking of Quality

Happy World Quality Month!

Celebrate the accomplishments of those in the quality field.

November 6, 2013

This article is about you. World Quality month is for you.

Other Dimensions

Another Look at Gage Block Calibration

The two-part series on gage block calibration continues.

Hill Cox

November 6, 2013

The long awaited moment has arrived. Your blocks are back from the lab complete with a calibration report outlining the measured size of each piece in the set. Now what?

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