Sep 14, 2022
Over the years, this column has examined using air gaging and back pressure to measure small bores (under 1 mm/0.040 inch). Air gaging can be an acceptable way of measuring small bores, but it does not provide any form information; it only provides the flow area as... 
Sep 12, 2022
Micrometers and calipers are essential tools in the manufacturing world. They are versatile and cost effective. For many applications, especially those at inspection stations where variety outweighs volume, they are the tool of choice. They also have kept up with... 
Sep 9, 2022
Differential gaging usually refers to the process of using two sensing devices and combining the results into one measurement. The measured dimension is the change in the position of the two sensing components. I’ve noted previously that differential gaging has some... 
Sep 7, 2022
There is a wide range of precision measuring tools and gages that should be considered as basic requirements in a metalworking operation for ensuring good quality control (QC) processes. Most gages are available in analog (mechanical readout) or electronic (digital... 
Aug 10, 2022
What is CNC Machining? CNC 101: The term CNC stands for ‘computer numerical control’, and the CNC machining definition is that it is a subtractive manufacturing process that typically employs computerized controls and machine tools to remove layers of... 
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