George Schuetz Director of Precision Gages
A Pragmatic Approach to Form Measurement
When time is of the essence, exploring for diameter variation instead of exact dimensions offers a good, practical means of measurement on the shop floor.
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What to Know About Automatic Gages
The potential for increased productivity and cost savings could justify a purchase.
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Looseness — An Enemy of Precision
When a gage isn’t coming up with accurate measurements, the culprit could be a connection that simply isn’t tight enough.
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Automating Surface Metrology for the Shop Floor
Machine operators are likely to get improved results when the surface finish gage is smart enough to choose the best measuring parameters.
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What are the Steps of Caliper Calibration?
A gage that meets performance specs will ensure better measurement results.
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The Versatility of a Scribing Height Gage
These devices can do more than just measure height.
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How Automating Gages Can Improve Inspection Processes, Increase Production
Doing so can help speed the measurement process, eliminate operator influence and generate better results.
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GR&R for Gage Building
A study of the entire measuring system should identify the individual components that contribute to a lack of gage repeatability or reproducibility.
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How to Measure Special Diameters
More complicated checks sometimes require more versatile measurement systems with long ranges.
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One Big Reason Your Gage Is Inaccurate
The device itself is often blamed for inaccurate measurement results, but contamination is often the real culprit. Every piece of precision measurement equipment needs to be cleaned properly in order to perform reliably.
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When Can Force Harm Gage Performance?
In some situations, the influence of force on gaging devices can make it an enemy to accurate measurement.
Read MoreSubmicron Measurement at the Point of Manufacture
Universal measuring machines can help qualify parts as they are made.
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