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Sigma Labs Applies for Patent on Quality Analysis in Additive Manufacturing
Their patent relates to real-time quality analysis during AM processes and the characterization of material properties using acoustic signals emitted during AM.
ASME Expands GD&T Certification Program
Their GDTP personnel certification program now aligns with the Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard to reinforce exact engineering drawing and documentation interpretation throughout a supply chain.
Hoffmann Group Receives Bosch Award
They receive the Bosch Global Supplier Award that recognizes their outstanding performance in the indirect material category.
Updated Aluminum Standards & Data
The Aluminum Standards and Data 2017: U.S. Customary Edition has been issued by the Aluminum Association.
CT-Based Coordinate Measuring Machines
The METROTOM CT-based coordinate measuring machine from Zeiss is ideal for flexibly measuring and inspecting a wide range of applications involving dimensional size and material density in one X-ray scan, including hybrid parts made from different materials such as plastic, ceramics or composite materials, as well as magnesium, aluminum and steel.
Cost Effective Quality Inspection Software
The Quality Inspection Suite from Verisurf Software combines application modules that are configured into an efficient quality inspection and reporting system.
Wireless Precision Depth Gages for Industry 4.0
The Digital Depth Gage MarCal 30 EWR, MarCal Specialty Caliper 16 EWR and Universal Caliper 16 EWR from Mahr Federal provide wireless data transmission of measuring distance between bores and grooves and stepped workpieces.
Portable Precision Laser Thickness Gauge for Steel Service Centers
The compact AGT600 optical-based thickness measuring system from Advanced Gauging Technologies can be easily moved to measure any coil, sheet or strip form material to reduce the production of scrap and provide detailed material thickness reports.
How to Make Large Precision Measurements Simple and Affordable
With greater air bearing separation for increased stiffness and accuracy, the new Zenith-3 CNC coordinate measuring machine from Aberlink USA can be supplied with any Renishaw touch trigger probe and probe head.
Inspecting Large Shapes
Here are some of the latest systems in metrology that can help shops increase their measurement accuracy and productivity of large-scale parts and reduce their inspection costs.
Presetting Made Easy
With absolute ease of use, uncomplicated software and stable cast iron base construction, Microset tool presetting equipment from Haimer streamlines tool setting processes, reducing set up times by as much as 70 percent to minimize idle time and increase machine utilization.
CNC Measurement of Large-Scale, Heavy, Cylindrical Parts
The custom-built RA-6000CNC roundness/cylindricity measuring system from Mitutoyo provides best-in-class accuracy for measuring large parts generally associated with automotive, energy, marine and aviation applications.
