Standards

Optimizing grinding and dressing with the dress speed ratio parameter.

STEP-NC: A more advanced, data-rich language designed to overcome the current standard for defining the movement of machine tool axes.

STEP-NC is almost an official ISO standard, but when will it become part of everyday use?

In 1995, the Big Three automakers dropped their individual quality programs and requirements for suppliers and adopted a common program based on ISO 9000. This article discusses how the automakers' standard, called QS-9000, was developed and how they plan to implement and enforce it. Some advice for suppliers planning to earn QS-9000 registration is also given.

Standards governing grinding-wheel safety testing do not cover all superabrasive wheels. This article suggests that these standards should include them. The author explains why as he describes a typical superabrasive wheel and the dynamics of superabrasive wheel failure.

The article looks at concerns being raised over ISO's plans to revise quality standards. An accompanying article discusses a Web site that strongly opposes the announced changes.

Implementing design for manufacturability is not a one-time event.

The effective use of prototypes can lead the way to continuous improvement.

The “continuous” in continuous improvement means just that: It never ends. So unattainable perfection is not the goal, ongoing progress is

Learn the main differences between continuous remote monitoring and wireless route-based monitoring to help you choose the right type for your business.