In order to stay afloat in today’s competitive manufacturing environment, many companies have implemented lean manufacturing techniques to create more efficient workflows.
Given the limitations of check fixtures, it is not surprising that some companies have turned to the latest technology to help them eliminate check fixtures from their processes.
A CMM can tell that a part is out of spec, but that’s just a symptom and rarely provides enough information to identify and correct a problem. The standard first question is “Is there a trend; will this be an ongoing problem?” An ideal reporting system can help answer this question. Use this 7-point checklist for guidance.