My last column gave the background to an extensive study of results on the calibration of some thread plug gages.

This question is prompted by another round-robin type study involving the calibration of thread plug gages, the results of which were predictable because similar studies over the past twenty years or so have produced similar results.

The Heidenhain 4x12 Inspection Master is now available for use in calibrating optical comparator system axes.

It was the first UKAS laboratory to be accredited for the issue of Calibration Certificates.

If we were to name one of the most common applications for industrial robotics, it would probably be material handling.

Some years ago I wrote about the ‘digital disease’ and how too many people actually believed digital displays with millionths of an inch resolution when the device they were part of could not deliver results worthy of the last few digits.

Why talk about calibration system implementation? Isn’t it enough to focus on comparing equipment and software feature lists?

Let’s look at some ways to get more productivity out of your calibration management software through cloud computing and other technologies.

Aristotle made the observation that people find it easiest to remember three things.

Some folks select the calibration source based on convenience. They reason that the best choice for them is the lab down the street or around the corner because they don’t have to ship their stuff any distance to get it done.