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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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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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