Inspection & Quality

Articles • February 1, 2012

The right option

END USER: Southwest Greene International Inc., (760) 639-4960, www.greenegroup.com. CHALLENGE: Effectively measure small, complex medical parts.SOLUTION: A measurement system that combines vision and touch-probe inspection. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Hexagon Metrology Inc., (800) 274-9433, www.hexagonmetrology.us.

Articles • February 1, 2012

Exact Replica

From simple bushings to critical engine components, producing replacement aircraft parts requires unwavering commitment.

Products • January 12, 2012

LaserTop Laser Marker

Technifor's LaserTop bench top enclosure, with attached hand-held controller, makes incorporating laser marking technology into any manufacturing operation a simple process.

Articles • January 1, 2012 • Alan Richter

Speedy Comparison

Alan Richter takes a Look Ahead at an automated part-to-CAD verification system for a digital optical comparator.

Products • December 12, 2011

Video Borescopes

Titan Tool Supply Inc. offers two new videoscope units designed for portable, on-site inspections.

Products • December 12, 2011

HR Series Hardness Testers

HR-200/300/400/500 series Rockwell hardness testing machines from Mitutoyo America Corp. reportedly offer enhanced performance with improved frames, better ergonomics and other productivity boosting features.

Products • December 12, 2011

KiTorq

Kistler has introduced the Type 4550A KiTorq rotor torque flange measuring unit.

Products • December 12, 2011

VisionGauge 300 Series Digital Optical Comparator

Methods Machine Tools distributes VISIONx Inc.'s 300 Series VisionGauge Digital Optical Comparator (Patents Pending).

Products • November 1, 2011

Kestrel Elite Measurement Microscope

Vision Engineering's Kestrel Elite, 2-Axis Optical Measurement Microscope is designed for engineers to withstand the challenging conditions on the shop floor.

Articles • October 1, 2011

XXL measurement

END USER: Milwaukee Machine Works Inc., (414) 476-3285, www.milwaukeemachineworks.com. CHALLENGE: More accurately measure and document extremely large parts. SOLUTION: An ultraprecise coordinate measuring machine with a capacity for large parts. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Hexagon Metrology Inc., (401) 886-2000, www.hexagonmetrology.com

Articles • October 1, 2011

Vision Quest

How microscopes and vision systems are used in machine shops for noncontact inspection and measurement.

Articles • October 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Enter the Matrix

Tools and techniques for engraving 2-D data matrix bar codes on machined metal parts.