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Sensitive and Strong: Advanced Digital Comparators
Borrowing from cell phone touchscreen technology, user interfaces on industrial gages are increasingly sensitive — and strong.
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How to Choose the Right Cut Off When Measuring Roughness
Measurement results for surface finishing parameters can vary depending on the filter parameter (Lc), also known as the cutoff.
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How To Calibrate Your Calipers
If you’re interested in calibrating your own digital, dial or Vernier calipers, here are some steps to take to make sure it goes off without a hitch.
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When Manufacturers Should Use 3D Measurement for Surface Finishing
Two-dimensional (2D) surface profiling systems are the standard for quality assurance in manufacturing, but some applications demand 3D measurement systems.
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What Manufacturers Need to Know About Metrology
As manufacturing technology advances, measurement processes evolve to stay one step ahead.
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Differential Gaging: 2 Big Benefits for In-Process Part Control
Differential gaging offers benefits like reducing operator influence and enabling quick in-process checks.
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How to Improve Comparator Stand Performance for Gaging
Adding digital display systems and high-precision probes to comparator stands brings new functionality and pitfalls. The right setup can minimize errors.
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How to Choose the Right Dial Indicator
Digital alternatives are replacing dial indicators – but dial indicators can still be useful. Here’s how to select the right one for a given application.
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How to Correctly Measure Surface Finish
When providing surface finish specs, engineers sometimes leave out the actual testing parameters. Here’s how to be sure measurements are as accurate as possible.
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The Right Gage for Measuring Small Bores
Small bore holes present a unique set of challenges for precision measurement, but small mechanical bore gages can be used for tight tolerances in this application.
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