George Schuetz Director of Precision Gages

Measurement 4 Nov 2019

Getting More with Digital Indicators

Today’s digital indicators are not only replacing dial indicators in some instances, but they are also approaching the performance of bench amplifiers at a fraction of the cost.

Inspection and Measurement 9 Oct 2019

Taking A Reading on Gages

Are we taking advantage of the vast amounts of dimensional information that a gage or hand tool can produce? Certainly not if the information presented on the gage display reads only “over,” “under” or “good.”

Inspection and Measurement 9 Sep 2019

What Questions to Ask About Surface Finish Call-outs

All the details of the measuring process must be uncovered.

Measurement 25 Jul 2019

Closing the Loop for Better Gaging

Gages and measuring instruments come in different shapes and sizes. Whether it be a snap gage, a bench stand, a surface-finish gage or even a form system, keeping the “measuring loop” as small or as short as possible is important for better gage performance.

Measurement 1 Jul 2019

The Versatility of Snap Gages

The many design modifications available in snap gages enables them to measure some of the most difficult dimensions, right at the point of manufacture.

Basics 13 Jun 2019

How to choose a micrometer that fits your needs

Match your micrometer choice to your specific machine shop needs.

Measurement 21 May 2019

Maintaining an Air Gage System’s High Performance

Tight, clean and dry: The requirements of air gaging aren’t very different from mechanical gaging.

Basics 1 Apr 2019

Measuring Tools Basics: Faster and Better

In a high-volume production environment, the cost of inspection is related to the speed with which measurements can be made and interpreted.

Basics 15 Mar 2019

Measurement for True Surface Analysis

Optical metrology is providing more information, faster, about surfaces that were once impossible to measure and understand.

Measurement 25 Feb 2019

Why QC Inspectors Should Consider Gaging Fixture Spring Rates

All fixtures for part gaging will have some amount of deflection or spring rate that can affect measurement accuracy. A better understanding of spring rate can enable quality control inspectors to detect and eliminate this possible error source.