George Schuetz Director of Precision Gages
Float Your Air Plugs for Easy Part Alignment
One way to design clearance forgiveness into an air plug is to enable some float.
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How to Check Roundness Between Centers
A centers-based method can be useful for checking for out-of-roundness without the need for a dedicated roundness machine.
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What to Know About Surface Finish Measurement
Texture is viewed differently by different manufacturing professionals, but the parameters for describing it are standard.
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A Checklist for Gaging Devices
Don’t assume your gage is correct just because it has a calibration sticker. If it hasn’t been in frequent use, follow a measurement checklist to make sure.
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How Gaging Flexibility Saves Time and Effort
A gaging system that matches the way parts are made can save you both time and effort.
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How to Choose the Right Bench Comparator Stand
Understanding a comparator gage’s features and characteristics will help you choose the right one for your application.
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What to Know About Adjustable Bore Gages
These comparative instruments must be set to the required nominal size, and there are a number of ways to do this.
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Data Collection for Industry 4.0
Wireless technology is moving onto the shop floor, and its integration in digital gaging is contributing to the next Industrial Revolution.
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What to Know About Roughness Average
Roughness average, the most commonly used parameter for surface finish, is a good starting point for quantifying parts when there is no parameter callout.
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What are the Benefits of Variable Gaging?
Although more expensive, gages are a better solution than measuring instruments for higher-volume production runs and tighter tolerances.
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What is a General-Purpose Electronic Height Stand?
Adaptable for many applications, this type of system offers several advantages over mechanical measurement solutions.
Read MoreWhen Digital Becomes Analog
Today’s digital displays look almost like real analog meters and can provide the same dynamic sensing.
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