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Home » Authors » Henry Zumbrun

Henry Zumbrun

Henry Zumbrun is with Morehouse Instrument Company in York, PA. www.mhforce.com. Special thank you to Greg Cenker, Senior Metrologist @ IndySoft, for his collaboration and team-presentation of Decision Rules courses in Akron Ohio at the ASQ in October 2023.

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Measurement

From Confusion to Clarity: Two Decision Rules to Rule Them All

Choosing a decision rule is a business choice based on risk and consequences
Henry Zumbrun
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Patrick Jester , JD., CQA
Greg Cenker
September 19, 2025

This paper presents Method 5, which controls the Probability of False Acceptance using Specific Risk, and Method 6, the Managed Guard-Band Strategy by Michael Dobbert, using Global Risk. Choosing the right rule is essential for managing risk and improving measurement accuracy, with examples illustrating how these rules can reduce costs.




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Measurement

The Morehouse Proving Ring: A Century of Precision in Force Measurement

The ring had far-reaching consequences across multiple industries.
Henry Zumbrun
April 21, 2025

As we celebrate 100 years of the Morehouse Proving Ring, it's important to recognize the historical context of its creation and its impact on industry and safety. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid industrialization, leading to significant technological advancements and safety challenges.


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Measurement

Taming the Tension: The Ultimate Guide to Cable Tensiometer Calibration

We aim to initiate a conversation and encourage best practices for better alignment between calibration practices and real-world requirements.
Henry Zumbrun
August 19, 2024

Cable tension must be maintained precisely across various industries, and cable tensiometers are crucial for this. However, calibration of these instruments often faces issues due to communication between calibration labs and end users, leading to doubts about equipment functionality.



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Measurement

The Definition of a Fool is a Drowning Man Who Tries to Keep It a Secret

A Story on Purchasing the Wrong Equipment and Keeping It.
Greg Cenker Henry Zumbrun
April 8, 2024

If drowning and in need of help, most people would yell for assistance. Similarly, choosing the wrong calibration equipment can have disastrous consequences.


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Measurement

Unraveling the Tom Brady Deflategate

A comprehensive analysis of measurements, traceability, and uncertainty in the Tom Brady controversy.
Greg Cenker Henry Zumbrun
January 15, 2024

The Deflategate scandal erupted following the 2014 AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts when accusations emerged that the Patriots had intentionally deflated footballs to gain an unfair advantage.


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Measurement

The Force of Decision Rules: Applying Specific and Global Risk to Star Wars

Henry Zumbrun
December 26, 2023

Using examples from the first Star Wars movie, Episode IV: A New Hope, to demystify decision rules and make them more understandable for everyone.


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Recommended Compression and Tension Adapters for Force Calibration

Henry Zumbrun
July 3, 2019

Not using the proper adapters to calibrate load cells, truck and aircraft scales, tension links, dynamometers, and other force measuring devices can produce significant measurement errors and pose serious safety concerns.


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