Quality Control Processes

Videos • February 25, 2019

Rapid, robust and flexible tool setting with the Renishaw NC4

Non-contact laser tool setting systems use a beam of laser light passing between a transmitter and a receiver. Positioned correctly these systems can also be used to measure geometry and detect broken tools.

Articles • January 31, 2019 • Robert Weinstein

Putting a damper on vibration

Look Ahead: The Self-Tuning Mass Damper from MAQ and its adaptable polymers help curb machine inefficiencies

Articles • December 28, 2018 • Robert Weinstein

QC just got easier

Look-Ahead: Robotic system finds and records defects in finished parts.

News • December 3, 2018

WB Industries adds Ricky Goble

ST. LOUIS (November 7, 2018)- WB industries, a custom metal and structural fabrication, welding, and precision machining company, announces the addition of Ricky Goble as its Machining Supervisor.

News • November 28, 2018

Full throttle towards a common language for machine tools

umati (universal machine tool interface) moves one step ahead towards becoming a generally accepted standard. VDW, the German Machine Tool Builders' Association and the OPC Foundation establish a so-called joint working group. Interested parties are cordially invited to participate with immediate effect.

Products • November 15, 2018

VibePro 24/7 Predictive Monitoring System

GTI Predictive Technology announces the immediate availability of VibePro 24/7 for vibration route and data continuous online vibration and temperature monitoring for rotating equipment and bearing health. VibePro 24/7 is the technology that takes the company's predictive monitoring offerings to the next level by combining route data collection and analysis with wireless online vibration and temperature sensors.

News • October 22, 2018

Joe Gibbs Racing extends partnership with Mahr Inc.

PROVIDENCE, RI – September 6, 2018 – Mahr Inc., a provider of dimensional metrology solutions, announced today a three-year extension of the company's long-standing technology partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to ensure the ultimate quality of designs for its racing teams through the use of metrology.

Articles • October 22, 2018 • Christopher Tate

DFM for the Long Run

Implementing design for manufacturability is not a one-time event.

Articles • October 18, 2018 • Keith Jennings

Observant eyes and ears can keep problems in check

Keith Jennings knows that even the hardest working shop manager can miss things.

Products • October 17, 2018

AirWatch Air Monitoring System setting new standards

Detailed evidence of workshop air quality down into the nano range: AirWatch is setting new standards for the networking of air purification technology equipment in production workshops. KEMPER's advanced air monitoring system can be integrated into environments where there is an inadequate digital infrastructure, without interfering with corporate networks. It analyzes the actual amount of ultrafine dust particles. By connecting to an internet-based cloud, different users can monitor the systems via fleet management.

Products • October 11, 2018

Smart Workstation

Bosch Rexroth and Tulip announce the launch of a Smart Workstation, a joint customer-focused product that combines Bosch's manual production system with Tulip's Manufacturing App Platform to create a powerful Industry 4.0 workstation. n

Products • September 17, 2018

Brankamp X5 In-Process Monitoring Systems

Marposs has announced its Brankamp X5 in-process, real-time monitoring systems for cold and hot forming, thread rolling and stamping operations. Building upon the capabilities of its X1 and X3 models, the X5 units feature a large 12-inch touch screen, as well as Tool Memory that stores data that can be used to quickly achieve precise machine setup for repeated production runs.