Inspection & Quality

Products • May 1, 2010

Quadra-Check

Continuing to provide the Quadra-Chek metrology digital readout for 2-D geometries, Heidenhain Corp. introduces it with a new dark gray faceplate. It is now called the Quadra-Chek ND 1200.

Articles • April 1, 2010 • Alan Richter

Breaking the beam

The benefits of performing tool breakage detection with a noncontact, laser-mounted monitoring system.

Products • April 1, 2010

GS-1600

Ono Sokki Technology Inc. introduces the Model GS-1600 linear gage sensor.

Articles • March 1, 2010

Beyond the ROI calculation

A rational approach to machine tool selection.

Products • March 1, 2010

TESASTAR

Hexagon Metrology Inc. announced the immediate availability of new versions of the TESASTAR-m and TESASTAR-sm motorized probe heads for Brown & Sharpe and Sheffield branded coordinate measuring machines shipped from the North Kingstown, R.I., factory.

Articles • December 1, 2009 • Dr. Scott Smith

Correcting thermal errors

Machine Technology column for December 2009 issue.

Articles • October 1, 2009

Probing questions

While some may question its use, on-machine probing can reduce setup time while boosting in-process dimension control and enabling part verification.

Articles • October 1, 2009 • Dr. Scott Smith

Machine tools are not CMMs

Machine Technology column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • March 1, 2009 • Marlow Knabach

Online U.

Today's Web-based training programs can get machine operators ready to cut metal r before they ever lay hands on a real tool.

Articles • February 1, 2009 • Alan Richter

Wind Power Parts

As wind power makes significant inroads into the energy-generation infrastructure, machining wind turbine parts provides opportunities for diversification and growth.

Articles • January 1, 2009 • Michael Deren

How far have we come with quality?

Improvements in inspection equipment and techniques have evolved dramatically over the years.

Articles • October 1, 2008 • Daniel McCann

Mobile Metrology

Portable coordinate measuring machines provide unprecedented flexibility, plus cost savings.