2016 November

What Is Eddy Current Testing?

Eddy current testing can be used for a wide range of applications, and is often applied for surface crack detection and material sorting.

John Hansen Kate Gardiner

November 1, 2016

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Eddy current testing uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to detect flaws in conductive materials.

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.

part temperature vs. ambient temperature

Temperature Effects on Reported Leak Rate

Variances in temperature wreak havoc with the reliability and repeatability of leak testing.

Robert Ouelette

November 1, 2016

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Both spring and fall are challenging times of year for quality test engineers.

Calibration: What You Need to Know

Calibration, certification and accreditation are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are actually not the same.

Patrick Nugent George Schuetz

November 1, 2016

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Calibration is not just about having stickers on your equipment with dates that say everything is okay.

How to Attract the Next Generation of Quality Engineers

The Be Pro Be Proud campaign in Arkansas and the Center for Manufacturing Innovation in South Carolina are two of the many initiatives across the U.S. aimed at replenishing the manufacturing workforce.

Leah Pickett

November 1, 2016

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In June, three student teams from the Chicago Tech Academy (ChiTech) presented their innovations in front of an audience of manufacturing industry professionals at the 2016 SAP Manufacturing Industries Forum.

Gage Repeatability and Reliability: Ensuring Accurate Test Results for Measurement Systems

When designing a GR&R study it is important to select a range of materials that is representative of what the system will be used for.

Elayne Gordonov Morgan Galaznik

November 1, 2016

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One of the questions our applications team is most commonly asked is “Why aren’t my systems producing the exact same results?”

Gage R&R: The Key to Reducing Measurement Variation

A critical part of the journey toward reducing variation is developing confidence in the system used to measure the process.

Eric Gasper Beth Savage

November 1, 2016

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8 Reasons Controlling Color Quality is Hard

Do you ever get frustrated with the trial and error, rework and wasted materials that result when color doesn’t meet expectations?

Tim Mouw

November 1, 2016

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Inaccurate color keeps discount stores in business and slows down production lines. Two pieces of a car’s dashboard that don’t match.

Language evolves as people adapt to improve its perceived usefulness.

Hill Cox

November 1, 2016

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I mention this term upfront to save irate letters from purists who decry the use of slang terminology due to problems it can create.

Asking the Right Questions

And asking them of the right people.

Darryl Seland

November 1, 2016

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The moral to the story is that the best way to overcome obstacles and/or achieve success is to seek out those who have overcome the same barriers and succeeded. In other words, the key is asking the right questions of the right people.

Certificates vs. Certifications

We hear these words all the time, but what do they really mean?

November 1, 2016

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Imagine this scenario for two potential hires. Looking to build his résumé and gain some credibility in the quality world, Candidate A takes a few courses on quality from an accredited university, and upon completion receives a certificate in quality systems.

6 Rules for Improved Standards

Standards can be a part of continuous improvement efforts.

Jim L. Smith

November 1, 2016

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The recent implementation of the new quality management system requirements has generated concerns about many issues including documents and standards.

Vision-guided robotics (VGR) utilizing both 2D and 3D imaging solutions remains one of the hottest technologies and applications within the industrial automation space. In this webinar, we will look into the recent evolution of VGR as it tackles new and emerging applications.

This exciting new event by ASSEMBLY will connect assembly manufacturing professionals in the U.S. South – where manufacturing is BOOMING – with everything needed to thrive in a growth market! Learn cutting-edge process improvement strategies from leading subject matter experts, network with like-minded peers who could become valuable business partners, and explore interactive displays of working equipment and technology from the industry’s leading suppliers.

Quality Magazine

Cover Story

What Is Eddy Current Testing?

Features

Automatic Inspection of Industrial Gas Turbine Parts

Temperature Effects on Reported Leak Rate

Calibration: What You Need to Know

How to Attract the Next Generation of Quality Engineers

Gage Repeatability and Reliability: Ensuring Accurate Test Results for Measurement Systems

Gage R&R: The Key to Reducing Measurement Variation

8 Reasons Controlling Color Quality is Hard

Columns

Language evolves as people adapt to improve its perceived usefulness.

Asking the Right Questions

Certificates vs. Certifications

6 Rules for Improved Standards

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