Quality Magazine

5 Important Reasons to Check for Leaks in Battery Manufacturing

For quality, durability and safety, leak testing is critical.

July 1, 2019

Electromobility is currently one of the most significant trends worldwide, and it is destined to change the way people purchase vehicles, travel and enjoy their leisure time.

In-Process Gaging 101

Making the case for electromechanical gaging systems.

Frank Powell

July 8, 2019

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For as long as there’ve been in-process gaging systems, they’ve used hydraulic or pneumatic actuators to drive them.

Getting Started with In-Process Gaging

Take advantage of all the benefits of in-process gaging.

Matthew Roux

July 8, 2019

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Historically, in-process gaging has not been widely used in the machine tool industry, but today that’s changing. Gaging companies have been evolving their products and making them easier to use, while enabling users to do more with gaging routines.

How to Realistically Kick Off a Digital Transformation Project and Ensure Long-Lasting Benefits

Making data more actionable can lead to greater efficiency.

Dave Edwards

July 8, 2019

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Digitizing an organization’s existing systems, processes, tasks and assets can be a daunting undertaking. There are a myriad of different workflow processes to examine, siloed departments to incorporate and even existing connected device (i.e. IoT) data to consolidate.

The Joy of Auditing

Learn how to get the most out of an audit.

Michelle Bangert

July 8, 2019

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Daniella Picciotti still remembers her first auditing experiences. On a supplier audit with more senior colleagues, it was difficult to determine her role.

Fixturing 101: The Sky is the Limit

Fixturing tubular parts in aerospace duct fabrication with traditional vs. modular systems.

Linda Marino

July 1, 2019

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“Since the beginning, humans have searched for superior more practical methods to fulfill holding and clamping needs.” I said this a long time ago about modular tooling and the beat goes on.

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

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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.

Choosing Sensors for your CMM

The goal of part inspection is to get results you can trust.

David Wick

July 1, 2019

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Sensors are an essential part of a metrology system, and there are several key factors that inform a buyer’s choice. These include ease of use, accuracy, speed and cost. Comparing the options can involve both analysis of features and actual demonstration of capabilities, but to get meaningful information for either you have to ask the right questions.

Prisoners of Precision

Precision costs money.

Hill Cox

July 15, 2019

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Readers of this column are a gentle lot and not likely to run afoul of criminal law but can end up in a similarly frustrating situation that limits their working life.

Meta: Data in the Post-postmodern World

Darryl Seland

July 15, 2019

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Meta. It’s a term that means “self-reference” and was born in postmodernism, a description of the ideology, culture, and literature of the late 2oth century. Postmodernism, particularly in regard to literature, is marked by the rise of dark humor, unreliable narrators, and parody as a way to comment on our world in a fresh and interesting way. Think M. Night Shyamalan and plot-twists.

Teams Get Results

John Vandenbemden

July 15, 2019

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Yes, it’s true, teams can be ineffective. But they don’t have to be that way. Well-run teams are creative and innovative. They improve processes, save money, and delight customers (internal and external).

Understanding Teamwork

Teams provide and important ingredient to the quality recipe.

Jim L. Smith

July 15, 2019

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Team is defined in Webster’s New World Dictionary as “joint action by a group of people in which individual interests are subordinated to group unity and efficiency.” When reading this, I am reminded of the comments from a member of one of our early teams about the challenges the team has experienced.

NDT in Aerospace

Automated Eddy Current Testing Solution for Aero-engine Discs

Eddy current testing is a crucial part of quality control.

René Sicard

July 8, 2019

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Aero-engine discs are very critical parts since they are exposed to high stress and temperature during flights. Engine disc components such as bearing rings, fan and compressor discs are subjected to extensive inspections during the different manufacturing stages, including dimensional controls up to the detection of the tiniest surface flaws on rolling surfaces (bearing raceways).

NDT in Aerospace

Compression Testing Basics

What is compression force and why do we measure it?

Tracey Cheesman

July 8, 2019

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Compression is the application of pushing or crushing forces acting upon an object or a material that allows it to become squeezed or squashed. It is the opposite of tension, or the application of pulling forces that allow a material to stretch or elongate.

NDT in Aerospace

Force Gage Technology

New force gage technology offers a faster, easier alternative to conventional computer and software-based force measurement.

James M. Clinton

July 8, 2019

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Computers and software play a major role in force measurement and quality control. Whether in the engineering lab, quality control inspection area, receiving inspection or on the production floor, the use of computers and measurement software are beneficial to product quality and production efficiency.

Direct metal laser sintering. Source: WeaverNDT

NDT in Aerospace

Additive Manufacturing and the Inspection Processes

It is an exciting time to be in additive manufacturing.

Gregory James Weaver

July 8, 2019

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Additive manufacturing (AM) is everywhere and anywhere nowadays. Every day technical websites, and even most social media sites, are posting cool videos and new applications.

Aerospace parts undergoing fluorescent penetrant testing.

NDT in Aerospace

Nadcap Non-Destructive Testing in Aerospace

The role of NDT is now recognized as vital to ensure the reliability of the product.

Mark Aubele

July 8, 2019

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Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is the name given to the processes designed to verify the integrity of a structure in such a way that the performance of that component is not impaired by the test.

Machine vision plays a key role in highly automated production processes.

Self-learning Intelligence for Object Recognition

More and more, advanced artificial intelligence technologies are being incorporated into machine vision systems.

Johannes Hiltner

July 1, 2019

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Machine vision is a key technology for highly automated and seamlessly networked processes in the context of Industry 4.0, a.k.a. the Industrial Internet of Things. The use of new artificial intelligence processes such as deep learning is gaining in importance. A great many benefits make the technology attractive, but it also has limitations.

The Future of Machine Vision Imaging Systems

Beginning with the AIS's camera link standard, the industrial camera portion of the imaging system was standardized.

Steve Kinney

July 1, 2019

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The world of machine vision imaging is largely performance driven. We’re looking for features on a part, finding edges, gaging, etc.

Over molded and angled connectors are shown here.

How Machine Vision Cables Impact Machine Vision Performance

Choosing high quality cables is your best approach for long-term productivity and consistent imaging data.

Rusty Ponce de Leon

July 1, 2019

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Machine vision cables play a central role in the overall performance of machine vision systems. Those in need of robust, reliable vision results are wise to use the highest quality cables. Far too often, machine vision cables are seen as a place of potential cost savings on system design.

Brunson Instrument STASIS Scanning Instrument Positioner

July 1, 2019

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Brunson Instrument Company will launch STASIS, a mobile, agile scanning instrument positioner at Control 2019.

Emuge ZGF-S-Cut Thread Mills

July 8, 2019

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Emuge Corp. has introduced advanced Threads-all™ ZGF-S-Cut Solid Carbide Thread Mills featuring multiple teeth, a helical flute form and multi-layer TiAlN T46 coating.

Hexagon Global S HTA Solution

July 8, 2019

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the availability of the latest version of the Global S HTA (high throughput and accuracy) solution for the aerospace industry, which brings major enhancements to Hexagon’s high-speed, non-contact compressor blade measurement system.

Creaform HandySCAN 3D Scanner

July 1, 2019

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Creaform announced that its HandySCAN 3D™ metrology-grade 3D laser scanner can now be used for recording physical attributes of aircraft dents and blends on all models of Boeing commercial airplanes.

Matthews Marking Systems Line of Laser Coders

July 1, 2019

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Matthews Marking Systems announces a new line of lasers called e-SolarMark+. eSolarMark+ units come in a variety of laser types including CO2, fiber and a range of diode, including UV and Green diodes. The wide range of technologies offered ensures a compatible laser for almost any substrate.

In this webinar, measurement experts share how to identify the ideal data management partner as well as hardware and software for your business and application.

This webinar will discuss multi-image computational analysis, 3D imaging for metrology and guidance, and the unique applications enabled by these cutting edge technologies.