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More than Laser Gages - Available Today

The added twist in recent years has been the use of a chromatic or "color" focus effect where different colors of light focus at different distances.
Kevin Harding
August 2, 2023

How new optical sensors work and how they might be used to address critical needs for part qualification and process control in precision manufacturing applications.


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Food for Thought Regarding Depth Gages

Attempting to create a precision machine or product without taking accurate measurements is like trying to cook a great meal without measuring as you go along.
Christine Spisto
July 1, 2019

I love to cook and for the most part, it is a precise science…at least when you are first learning how to do it.


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Depth Gaging from Top to Bottom

A wide variety of depth gages are available for any application.
Edward McMenamin
July 8, 2018

A depth gage could be as simple as marks on a piece of tape, a line on a ruler, or tape on a drill. Fortunately, of course, modern gages take the guesswork out of measurement, providing a range of simple or high-tech options depending on the job.


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Depth Measurement Challenges

Let’s look at some of the part and gage features that may impede accurate depth measurement.
Mike Oddy
October 3, 2017

The measurement of the depth of a hole sounds straightforward and simple. In many cases it is. In others, there are design features of both the part and the gage that must be considered to insure an accurate measurement and a properly assembled or functioning part. 


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Depth Measurement

Is the hole too deep, not deep enough or just right?
Mike Oddy
January 1, 2016

The measurement of a drilled, reamed or formed hole depth may be inspected in a wide variety of methods. 


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Depth Gage Basics

Learn more about depth gaging.
Dave Wood
May 1, 2015

How deep does the rabbit hole go? Don’t ask Alice—consult a depth gage! Whether a hole is three microns deep or three meters, there are a variety of simple measuring options readily available.


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Deep Thinking About Depth Gages

Like other hand tools, depth gages have undergone a gradual change from mechanical scales to digital wonders.
George Schuetz
George Schuetz
November 3, 2014

Depth gages are among the simplest of gages, typically consisting of an indicating device mounted through a reference bar or plate.


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Market Analysis

Cost-Effective Gages: Continue to Woo End Users

Research indicates average growth for the global gages market.
Aravind Govindan
July 8, 2013

While most metrology markets are extremely challenged by the sluggish economy, the global gages market remains relatively well-positioned primarily due to its cost-effectiveness.


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