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Striking the right chord for partial diameters: measuring the diameter of a hole is one of the most common inspection tasks in a production environment. Given the number and types of tolerances for diameters, many different gaging techniques are available
What if the hole you need to measure is not a complete circle? What if it's a partial circle with less than 180 degrees of the arc available, or a...
Modern Machine Shop, 11/01/09 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
Caliper tips and tricks: we are all familiar with the versatility of calipers—vernier, dial or digital. On the shop floor, in the inspection room or even for the home hobbyist, the caliper is a fast and easy-to-use tool for basic length measurements
While the caliper is a versatile tool, it is not one of the most precise. Skill is required for positioning and for interpreting measurement...
Modern Machine Shop, 10/01/09 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
Measuring surface finish on large ODs
Measuring surface finish on large ODs.(Columnist: QUALITY GAGING TIPS) The irregularity of a machined surface is the result of the machining...
Modern Machine Shop, 08/01/09 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
Measuring squareness with air: the right angle is one of those things that man has created in his mind. In nature it happens only by chance. However, the importance of this concept—which results from the perpendicular intersection of lines or surface
Measuring squareness with air: the right angle is one of those things that man has created in his mind. There are a number of different terms...
Modern Machine Shop, 07/01/09 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
When less is more: how a class X master can outperform a class XXX: this may sound like the wrong title for a gaging column. You'd think I'd be saying something like, "when more is better," and talking about how gage performance is improved when
When less is more: how a class X master can outperform a class XXX: this may sound like the wrong title for a gaging column. Let's use bench...
Modern Machine Shop, 06/01/09 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
The point of error-free measurements: test indicators are distinct from dial indicators in that they excel at "consistency" in making comparative measurements. They are used most often to explore relatively broad part surfaces in either one or t
The point of error-free measurements: test indicators are distinct from dial indicators in that they excel at "consistency" in making comparative...
Modern Machine Shop, 05/01/09 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
Pushing air gaging limits: air gaging allows you to measure many jobs faster, more conveniently and more accurately than other gaging methods. For measurement of all hole conditions, air gaging is unsurpassed for speed and accuracy, while in checking any
Pushing air gaging limits: air gaging allows you to measure many jobs faster, more conveniently and more accurately than other gaging methods....
Modern Machine Shop, 04/01/09 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
Everything you need to know before you ask about custom gaging: custom gaging may be one way--or the only way--to meet a manufacturer's needs.(QUALITY MEASUREMENT)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These days many people assume only rich men have their suits custom tailored. But as any tailor knows, this is far...
Quality, 11/01/08 by Schuetz, George · More from publication -
Data collection goes wireless
About 25 years ago, the concept of data collection for process control took a major leap forward. This was about the time that a combination of...
Modern Machine Shop, 08/01/08 by George Schuetz · More from publication -
Getting the most from your classics
Getting the most from your classics.(Quality Gaging Tips) If you are thinking of ways to economize these days, you may want to consider coaxing...
Modern Machine Shop, 07/01/08 by George Schuetz · More from publication
