Articles Tagged with ''coordinate measurement machine (CMM)''

Work holding fixtures for inspection devices have evolved over time and now have become, in some cases, as complex as the parts they are designed to hold. There was a day when some 1-2-3 blocks, knee blocks, double-sided tape and hot glue were all you needed to fixture parts for measurement on a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). 

Murfreesboro, TN—The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) announced its online attendee registration is open for the Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC). 

Computed Tomography (CT) has its roots in medical diagnostics during the late ‘70s and since the ‘90s it has been used in industry as a method for nondestructive testing (NDT). 

Since the advent of industry 4.0, the control of first parts is more of a crucial step in the manufacturing process than ever before.

Choosing the right stylus for a coordinate measuring machine probe is a balancing act of size, weight, rigidity and hardness.

"A lovely nook of forest scenery, or a grand rock, like a beautiful woman, depends for much of its attractiveness upon the attendance sense of freedom from whatever is low.” —P.T. Barnum

ZEISS Industrial Metrology announced the introduction of the new DuraMax LTE coordinate measuring machine (CMM), providing uncompromising access to ZEISS scanning technology at an affordable price.

Thousands of Quality industry professional gathered to launch The Quality Show back in late October in Rosemont, IL.

Reliable measuring results around the clock—this is how TRW Automotive ensures the quality of its steering components down to the sub-micrometer range.

In the car body area of their Emden plant Volkswagen AG has taken a pioneering series measuring area into operation. From a loading area with eleven parking places the measuring plates, mounted with car body parts, automatically go into measuring stations.