Quality 101

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The Resonance Acoustic Method (RAM) is a long-standing nondestructive test (NDT) that measures the structural responses of a part. These responses are a set of unique and measurable natural frequency (resonance) data.

What is air gaging? The what, who, why, and where of air gaging.

Even with accessible technology developed to support their growth, the sad truth is that only a few manufacturers have fully explored the power of automation. The majority are still figuring out the best way to get started.

Calculating the true cost of quality becomes faster and simpler with an ERP system that does it for you. This requires a system that includes four essential capabilities.

Force testing systems have a variety of applications in the medical field, where products often require testing in multiple facets of their design.

Flaws can be found in every type of material and component, no matter the method of manufacturing, processing, or finishing used. Selecting the proper detection method is crucial, because, even if a flaw is not actually a defect, you still want to be able to detect and evaluate them.

Statistical Process Control’s impact on industry has been enormous. It has branched out beyond the manufacturing realm and can be applied to any process with quantifiable outputs.

Proper fixturing addresses several key parts of quality: It ensures that inspected parts remain in a repeatable and reproducible orientation on a measuring device.

Quality equals reliability. The best way to attain it is through a centralized quality hub. Manufacturers can get into trouble when their quality efforts are de-centralized. 

How do you select the right shop-floor CMM for your production line? Making an informed decision means understanding application needs, what solutions can meet your needs and how to “future proof” your selection.