In my last column I beat up on the calibration of adjustable thread ring gages. Since I’m a nice guy, I thought it only fair that non-adjustable or solid thread ring gage calibration get similar treatment.

Companies are increasingly using optical brightening agents (OBAs) to achieve a “whiter-than-white” effect on a range of materials, including plastics, paints and coatings and paper.

Like every other function in modern manufacturing operations, inspection is subject to management’s efforts at cost control or cost containment.

Visual measurement technology improves precision, enables repeatability and reduces costs.

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology acquired Coordinate Measurement Specialists in Novi, Mich. 

 Zeiss recently acquired Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH.

 The workshops will provide an opportunity for those interested in increasing design and manufacturing efficiency across several industries. 

A variety of recognized methods can be used to determine the thickness of organic coatings.

The previous two columns dealt with a study of thread plug gage calibration, the results of which will be discussed and/or argued over for some time.

Over the years we have had numerous conversations related to the lack of standards and flexibility when it comes to calibration software.