Inspection & Quality

Products • February 22, 2022

Model 7905 Digital Static Meter

The Digital Static Meter is a sensitive and responsive product that indicates surface voltage and polarity on objects up to ±20 kV from one inch (25mm) away. After zeroing the meter, move it to within one inch of your problem surface(s) for a LED illuminated reading of the static voltage. It includes a National Institute of Standards and Technology certification for accuracy, and will help discern the most troublesome static areas in any process.

News • February 18, 2022

Gear maker uses optical measuring machine on incoming materials

​​​​​​​"Before purchasing a Vicivision, we had to use a variety of different machines," explained a representative for Didimo Zanetti, a leader in the production of gears, as he opens the doors of the workshop and details how quality control worked before investing in an optical measuring machine.

Products • February 16, 2022

Makrolite 4K

Makrolite 4K is flexible, easy to use, and provides high definition video images with a wide dynamic range and up to 330x magnification. It delivers both versatility and high performance in applications such as production, lab research, R&D, micro assembly, quality control, inbound/outbound product checking, dissection and re-work.

Products • January 25, 2022

VE Cam Digital Microscope

Packed with new and established features that are available on Vision Engineering's EVO Cam ll, the VE Cam enables users to do more within a smaller footprint making it ideal for many routine inspection tasks. The VE Cam is stand alone and does not require a PC, keyboard or mouse.

Articles • January 11, 2022 • Brandt Taylor

Measuring with spring calipers

Machinist's Corner columnist Brand Taylor provides a primer on what these measurement tools can do.

Products • November 24, 2021

Marameter 844 K

The Marameter 844 K probes form a comprehensive modular system that includes measuring heads, driving needles, measuring holders for indicators or probes, depth extensions, right-angle attachments and setting rings. Made of hardened steel, the new Marameter probes are ideal for bore measurement at the point of manufacture, offering extremely long life. The Marameter 844 K probes are available in three versions as determined by the application needs.

Products • November 19, 2021

AEROS Gantry-Type CMMs

Unlike traditional bridge CMMs, the AEROS main structure of support pillars and longitudinal guideways remains static, with only the gantry beam assembly moving during measurement. The open design is extremely adaptable, providing full access to the work area during loading and unloading of parts. It is particularly well suited to SMART factories with autonomous guided carts and manually operated wheeled or rail-type material handling systems.

Videos • November 13, 2021

EASTEC 2021 Booth Visit with ANCA CNC Machines

In addition to showing off the company's new AutoMarkX automated laser etching machine, ANCA CNC Machines President Russell Riddiford highlights new features of its FX7 Linear machine for medium to light manufacturing.

Videos • November 13, 2021

EASTEC 2021 Booth Visit with BIG DAISHOWA Inc.

Cutting Tool Engineering's video booth visit with BIG DAISHOWA Inc. at EASTEC 2021 covers an array of the company's latest products.

News • November 12, 2021

Best ways to choose a touch probe

For manufacturers looking to reduce setup times, increase machine usage time and improve the dimensional accuracy of the finished workpieces, touch probes can offer great advantages.

News • November 5, 2021

Transmission manufacturer cuts inspection times in half

At the U.S. transmission plant of a global automotive manufacturing group, component inspection times have been reduced by half or more by upgrading the company's coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to incorporate 5-axis scanning technology in addition to touch probing.

Products • November 5, 2021

MU-VZ and SU-VZ Dial Indicator Stands

The SU Type has a length of 235mm and rubber bellows. The larger MU Type is 360mm in length and has a reinforced ball joint with a large collar. Both use serrated washers instead of flat washers to reduce slippage and increase stability of the center joint.