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What is The Best Way To Use Metrology Inspection Equipment?

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Buying metrology inspection equipment is a big decision as it involves many things – finance, maintenance, training and certification. The good thing is that there are many places where you can find these tools but the challenge is to find the right equipment. How to locate the right device for your needs? Let’s understand it with the help of an example. You are looking for a  CNC Video Measuring System  and you find many websites selling the device you are looking for. But the problem is that availability of a wide range of choice could be overwhelming. You need a technical partner to help in finding and using the right device. What help do you need to choose the right equipment? Buying a measuring system is a big investment because it is a scientific device and it requires training for the users. But the most important thing is to keep the device useful for years. It is like increasing durability of the device. Today it is possible to keep a device fit to a

What Maintenance Does an Automatic Measuring Machine Need?

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Measurement is a metric of quality and it has serious implications in machines, devices and tools. Everything has a strict measurement calculated with scientific devices. Today, an automatic measuring machine can do the job. If you are looking for a measuring tool, you can go for the latest but at the same time, you should also find a technical partner that can help in taking care of the device. For example, you invest in a FOV measurement system but find it unsuitable after some time. It is where you need a technical partner that can retrofit the device and keep it useful. It is possible to retrofit a device and improve its functionality. For example, you can add new features to a machine so that it can accommodate your needs and needs keep changing. It is for your technical partner to understand your needs and retrofit your machines to keep them working. Whether you have a coordinate measuring system or any other machine, you have the opportunity to keep your machine fit t

Factors To Consider When Buying Metrology Measuring Instruments

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Buying a video coordinate measuring machine is a big decision because it involves a big financial investment. Another challenge in choosing the right machine is availability of an overwhelming choice of machines in different sizes and technology. So, how would you choose the right machine for your needs? Size The most important factor in a video coordinate measuring machine is its size. The thing to remember is that you should keep your future needs in mind so that you don’t need buying a new weighing scale in future. For example, a machine working in X-Y-Z direction would be 20% bigger than the size of parts to be measured. Accuracy Related to functionality of a machine, it determines its quality. There is a set formula for measuring accuracy and the latest technology machines are designed using that formula. You should check the accuracy reading of a machine before making an opinion on it. Portable or fix Metrology measuring instruments can be divided into portabl

What is The Role of Visual Measurement System in Quality Control?

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Measurement is an important part of quality control and assurance. The system started in ancient Egypt that developed standards of measurement. Today there is visual measurement system that works on the same standards established centuries ago. Advantage of the latest technology-based coordinate measuring system is that it provides error free data. The data obtained by technology is always accurate hence reliable. Another advantage of the latest measuring system is its ease of use. For example, the users have the option of using fixtures or rotating system according to their convenience. Gauges and single-used measuring devices are helpful only when the product to be measured is single. But when there is a global supply then you need a different system that can take correct measurement of every part and record data. Technical advancements have made it possible to make machines that can easily measure individual parts of a given device with amazing accuracy. Your quality contr