Inspection & Quality

Videos • August 15, 2008

Laser marks the spot

Adam J. Wayne, a sales/engineering representative with Laser Marking Technologies, takes a few minutes to chat with Cutting Tool Engineering during the EASTEC show this spring. Laser Marking Technologies, which has more than 30 years of combined experience in the laser marking arena, offers complete turn-key systems for permanent marking on carbide, HSS, Stainless, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, glass, crystal, man-made rock, wood and laser-friendly plastics.

Videos • April 15, 2008

Now hear this

Acoustic emission (AE) sensors detect ultrasonic sound waves emitted when the grinding wheel contacts a part or the dressing wheel and send that information to a process control unit. Monitoring the sound waves and comparing them with reference values allows operators to control the grinding and dressing processes. Variations in acoustic emissions indicate changes in cutting forces, which can then be modified. Some AE sensors are stationary while others rotate with the wheels.n

Articles • February 1, 2008 • Steve Logee

Three Paths Forward

Software options from basic to advanced for on-machine part measurement.

Articles • September 1, 2007 • Dr. LaRoux K. Gillespie

Cool Quality

Ways to control temperature effects to improve part quality.

Articles • August 1, 2007 • Brooke C. Stoddard

Making a Mark

Improvements to several parts marking systems.

Articles • April 1, 2007 • Alan Richter

The Squeeze Is On

Ensuring accurate measurement of parts with ever tighter tolerances. As part tolerances continue to tighten across the board, accurately and consistently measuring them becomes more of a challenge.

Articles • February 1, 2006 • Daniel Margolis

Super Saver Laser

Laser parts marking systems are becoming more affordable.

Articles • February 1, 2006 • Bill Kennedy

Express Checkout

Upgrades and multifunction technology improve CMM inspections.

Articles • July 1, 2005 • Charles Russell

Controlling Quality

Using on-machine inspection to check part quality can reduce lead times.

Articles • April 1, 2005 • Susan Woods

Rough Going

Low-cost, portable, surface-roughness measurement gages help users perform quick inspections on the shop floor.

Articles • January 1, 2004 • Gary Sheriff

Marking Progress

Carbon dioxide, YAG and fiber lasers all provide a viable method for marking most materials and parts.

Articles • October 1, 2003 • Greg Landgraf

Inspector Gadgets

Multisensor inspection machines can be an effective compromise between the accuracy of touch probes and the speed of video or laser inspection.