Metrology & Measurement

Videos • May 15, 2010

3D optical metrology

Focus Variation, the technique behind Alicona's Infinite Focus 3D optical metrology system, has enabled EDM Department, Bartlett, Ill., to measure and see what it is making down to 1.7µm tolerances. Watch this brief report to see the system in action and learn about how EDM Department implemented the system.

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 • October 1, 2008 • Daniel McCann

Mobile Metrology

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

Articles • February 1, 2008 • Steve Logee

Three Paths Forward

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

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 • Bill Kennedy

Express Checkout

Upgrades and multifunction technology improve CMM inspections.

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 • 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.

Articles • August 1, 2002 • Rich Dzierwa

Upon Closer Inspection

The successful selectio of a parts inspection system depends on thorough research and a willingness to invest.

Articles • January 1, 2001 • Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Hardness at Work

The author gives an overview of the most common hardness testing methods: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers and Knoop.