Items Tagged with 'requirements'

ARTICLES

QM0521-FT-Measurement-p1FT-digital_metrology-1170x878.jpg

GD&T’s New Rule and What it means for Measurement

Here we will explore the implications of rule "S" and the limits/requirements of today's metrology as it is applied to these GD&T requirements.
Mark Malburg Mike Zecchino AJ Mennuti
May 6, 2021

In Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) there has been a long-standing conflict between the worlds of specification and measurement. The goal of specification is to ensure that components will function; the goal of measurement is to ensure that manufactured components meet those functional requirements. 


Read More

What Kind of Calibration Do You Want?

You want a functional calibration.
Hill Cox
June 1, 2020

Typical answers include: cheaper, faster, most accurate, none of which would pass a technical smell test. On reflection, many might say they want calibration to tell them if the item to be calibrated is any good or not while not defining what ‘good’ means from a technical point of view.


Read More
Equipment with interchangeable probes

Calibration Considerations

Consider these factors before using the internal calibration feature on your device.
Amanda Weiner
April 9, 2018

A number of measurement devices come equipped with internal or user calibration functions. Allowing the user to calibrate their measurement equipment on a more frequent basis gives greater control over the quality process; however, with great control comes great responsibility. 


Read More

Stay in the know with Quality’s comprehensive coverage of
the manufacturing and metrology industries.

Newsletters | Website | eMagazine

JOIN TODAY!