This column continues the discussion on delivering the best effort to break through roadblocks as we journey through life. If you haven’t had the chance to read my previous column, I would encourage you to do so.

While the caliper is a versatile tool, it is not one of the most precise. Skill is required for positioning and interpreting measurement results.

Automation and robotics significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and CMM software.

The ISO10012: 2003 Measurement Management Standard was written originally as a support document for ISO 9001: 2000. A review was conducted when ISO 9001: 2015 was released and revealed a significant need to revise the document.

CMM touch probing surely has its place, however it is not always an optimal solution for certain part geometries and applications. Roush Yates Engines (RYE) and its manufacturing division, Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions (RYMS), recognized there were better options.

The unique ways surface measurement is utilized throughout various industries. Here are just a few reasons why surface finish is critical.

Styli and probe extensions can provide certainty for most measurements. Find the right tools made from the right materials for your quality needs.

We discuss the basics of calibration, its importance, the different methods used for calibration, and the latest developments.

How new optical sensors work and how they might be used to address critical needs for part qualification and process control in precision manufacturing applications.

When air gaging was introduced, it provided the first high-performance 50u”/1um or better gaging on the shop floor. In fact, air gaging provided two breakthroughs for dimensional measurement.