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complex structures

The Current State of Thickness Measurement

Optical measurement tools are picking jp steam, experts say.
Genevieve Diesing
June 29, 2020
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Thickness measurement is the gauging of coatings or films on surfaces—such as paint on metal parts. Manufacturers are increasingly using thinner and higher-performance coatings these days, with tighter applied thickness tolerances and an increasing need for more accurate and precise tools.


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GLOBAL S HTA

At the Corner of Digital Twin and Perfect Part

Consider driving production with the shortest possible cycle time.
Scott Everling
February 1, 2020
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The perfect part. The Holy Grail of manufacturing today is to produce parts with absolutely no quality defects, zero scrap rate, and no time required for changeover to new product builds when required.


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Measurement of a shaft

Shaft Measurement: What is the Best Tool for the Job?

Shaft measurement can be performed with a variety of metrology tools, from handheld devices to high-end coordinate measuring machines.
Patrick Nugent
November 1, 2019
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The simple shaft is one of the ubiquitous items in every mechanical system. Shafts contain a number of key functional elements, such as splines, tapers, grooves, threads, cams and gears, which all have associated critical dimensions to allow these mechanical systems to perform the function for which they were designed.


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QVI TurnCheck Automatic Optical Measurement Systems

QVI TurnCheck Automatic Optical Measurement Systems

September 1, 2018
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QVI® TurnCheck™ automatic optical measurement systems use advanced optics to measure shafts and cylinders in seconds. Rugged, easy-to-use TurnCheck offers instant measurement of diameters, lengths, angles, radii, cylindricity, runout and more. 


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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

Mahr Signs Cooperation Agreement with NanoFocus

April 17, 2018
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Mahr will offer confocal measuring microscopes as the new product family MarSurf CM.


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Zeiss Comet

Blue Light Optical Scanning for High Resolution 3D Measurement

When an entire shape needs to be scanned, optical measurement is more effective.
K.R. Srinivas
September 1, 2017
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There are a variety of ways to perform automated, high precision measurement, each with its own strengths. Contact measurement is more effective for measuring specific features—holes for example—to ensure that they are where they belong and of the correct shape and size. 


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Digital Advancements for Shop Floor Inspection of Medical Devices

Digital Advancements for Shop Floor Inspection of Medical Devices

A wide range of inspections and verifications are needed for these parts.
Patrick Beauchemin
August 1, 2017
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Inspecting medical parts such as orthopedic implants and medical instruments pose a number of arduous challenges to manufacturers. 


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Optical Metrology

Optical Metrology Sees More

No other measuring method is capable of evaluating so many data points as quickly and as precisely as optical systems can.
Chris Vroman
May 1, 2017
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The current trends in manufacturing can be summed up pretty much as they always have been: more for less. In other words, manufacturers always want to be able to do more with less.


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automatic inspection of industrial gas turbine parts

Automatic Inspection of Industrial Gas Turbine Parts

How do you inspect such large, heavy and complex parts—with the required accuracy?
Patrick Beauchemin
November 1, 2016
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Many of the most critical parts that make up industrial gas turbines (IGTs) have complex 5-axis geometries and very tight tolerances. 


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The Versatility of Vision Metrology

The Versatility of Vision Metrology

In the manufacturing world, speed and accuracy are high priorities. Vision technology provides both.
Mark Thomas
September 1, 2016
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Up until the late 1970s, the contour projector or optical comparator was the mainstay of automated two-dimensional inspection systems. 


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