In this video you can see a simple example of automation of a checking fixture controlling characteristics of a part by Go/No Go gauges. This fixture is composed of a manual checking fixture to which we have added air cylinders whose air pressure is controlled by manometers, and a PLC that manages the...

As we announced a few weeks ago in this blog, we are proud to present you our new product, CAPTOR-S, a wireless unit to collect data measured by dial indicator that can be used as much on your next checking fixtures as on your existing ones equipped with dial indicator bushings. The data are sent to...

Living this experience has been worthwhile, although I would not be keen on living it again. We have had to deal with a lot of pressure, the tension was high, but finally we have been able to meet the requirements of our customer. Our CMM machine is fully operational since the beginning of July, and...

Some time ago, we published an article about the importance of writing technical specifications when requesting for a quotation to a checking fixtures manufacturer. We have considered, however, that this was not enough: even if this article has highlighted how important technical specifications are,...

Due to the great success our articles about the “ennemies” of checking fixtures have had, we have decided to edit this manual gathering all the articles in pdf format, so that you can download it and read it when you want, or forward it to your contacts. Some of the aspects presented in...

Here is a video of a checking fixture we made for an armrest, a part we do not always pay attention to once it is mounted in the vehicle, but that present some difficulties to deal with if you want to simulate its mountability, and check it correctly. As I have done a few days ago in the article about...

Our brand is the most important asset of our company. During years, we have been dedicating many efforts to know well the product and the service we offer, we constantly improve our quality and have invested in R&D to launch new products on the market that provide our customers with “more for...