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Simplifying Tricky Sizing Adjustments
When simple arithmetic will not suffice, use custom macro B to calculate more complicated workpiece measurements.
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Gaging Commutators
Measuring and adjusting critical parameters of these motor devices will help make them function most effectively.
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Lots of Reasons
Why are companies choosing to manufacture in the United States? There are various reasons, not all of which are under manufacturers’ control. But the list of factors that led one company to open an American plant paints a largely positive picture of the merits of U.S. production.
Read MoreThe Secret Robot
A manufacturer struggles over its employees’ potential reaction to automation. The struggle itself says something important.
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Sleepless in the Gage Business
Sometimes you have to review all parts of the measuring process to find the source of a problem.
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A Cheat Sheet for the Unwritten Rules
The things you and your experienced staff take for granted can lead to confusion and costly mistakes by new hires. Make it easier for them by writing them down.
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Seeing Is Believing
Microscopes play an important role in part inspection and measurement.
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Alarms and Messages
Programming custom machine-stopping commands can guide operators through the machining process.
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A Different Differential
Differential gaging offers several advantages over single-head measurements.
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Training CNC Operators
Make sure shop newcomers know these basics before they are trained on the machines.
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Building Your Shop’s Personal Data Network
Wireless technology is ideal for creating individual data collection networks when measuring parts.
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