Vision Quest
How microscopes and vision systems are used in machine shops for noncontact inspection and measurement.
Operation / Process
Quality Control Processes
Fast and Furious
Manufacturers large and small develop strategies to quickly redesign and machine new parts for military customers.
Medical exam
Inspection is a crucial process in the making of safety-critical medical components. One shop offers a glimpse into its process.
QC, PDQ
Bringing inspection technology to the shop floor for quality control can pay big dividends.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Reid Supply Co. offers a free online Carbon Footprint Calculator and other calculators to help industry and education take proactive steps to lower their energy use.
Absolute Gaging Package
HEIDENHAIN Corporation has coupled the new ACANTO Absolute Length Gage with the established and versatile ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK metrology readouts.
Power Surge
Manufacturing parts for the nuclear energy industry, which is growing globally, is expected to expand in the U.S. as well. Three shops explain their strategies to capitalize on the growing market.
Advancements in Vibration Analysis Using iPad Technology
Thomas Hoenig, president of GTI Spindle Technology Inc., Manchester, N.H., discusses how Apple's new iPad technology is changing the face of vibration analysis in manufacturing. Presented as part of Cutting Tool Engineering's Fast Track Seminar series hosted at our booth during IMTS 2010, Hoenig's seminar includes a brief demonstration of the iPad at work.
Inspection To Go
A look at portable measurement technologies and their applications.
Immediate verification
END USER: Flint Tool & Die, General Motors Co., (313) 556-5000, www.gm.com. CHALLENGE: Verify machine tool accuracy when producing large automotive dies. SOLUTION: A PC-based verification system. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Inora Technologies Inc., (734) 302-7488, www.inora.com
Concentrated precision
END USER: Delta TechOps, (866) 676-3358, www.deltatechops.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize accuracy and efficiency in inspecting complex turbine engine blades and vanes. SOLUTION: Measurement system utilizing concentrated light. SOLUTION PROVIDER: NVision Inc., (972) 393-8000, www.nvision3d.com
Meta-Las 2000
Bonal Technologies Inc. offers its new Meta-Lax 2000 Semi-Automatic Touch-Screen System.