Archive for the ‘Metrology’ Category
A revolution in Metrology ! The FlexCal
Do you need to measure components rapidly and accurately in production?
Do you need to measure inaccessible areas of your components?
Do you need to measure dimensional and roughness parameters on the same component?
The FlexCal is the answer!
The FlexCal is a rugged and accurate hybrid of a Contour...
1 July 2011 | Metrology | Read More
Example of CAPTOR-R application: control of a welded exhaust pipe
Application to control precisely the position of the different sections of exhaust pipe after their welding process, without extending the process cycle time.
Once the part is mounted on the CMM fixture, CAPTOR-R can take sections of control of position at the beginning and at the end of each section...
20 May 2011 | Machine Vision, Metrology | Read More
CAPTOR-R: Vision Measuring System for Gaps and Flushes
Innovate means creating products that will make our lives easier. In the industrial metrology field, there is still a lot to do on that matter. Tecnomatrix has made an important effort to innovate, and the result of this effort is the CAPTOR line of products.
The measurement of gaps and flushes has always...
16 March 2011 | Metrology | Read More
Metrolog Blade Inspection Module
A new module is now available on Metrolog XG12.003 version. The new Blade Inspection Module is an expert module fully integrated in Metrolog XG for the measurement of this type of parts.
It enables to calculate the main features for controlling blades.
Not only this new advanced module is easier and...
22 July 2010 | Metrology | Read More
Comparison: Faro ScanArm vs. Standard Checking Fixtures
I have found this video in YouTube and I would like to add a few nuances which, I think, are important when estimating the return on investment. There are data that cannot be given so coldly without being sure that they are true. Most of our readers know how things really are in this sector, and their...
9 June 2010 | Metrology | Read More
Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauges
Today we are going to present you the models of ultrasonic precision thickness gauge developped by Olympus.
A thickness gauge is a tool enabling to determine the thickness of a material on a particular point by contact. The gauge is equipped with a sensor sending ultrasounds out. The thickness is calculated...
7 May 2009 | Metrology, Quality Control | Read More
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (MSA)-Based R&R Studies
Sometimes, when holding a new position in a company, we do not have the time to be properly trained due to the daily pressure, and have no other choice than using formulas and tools without knowing very well their origines or meanings. All we know is what we have been briefly told, that is, that if...
20 April 2009 | Metrology | Read More
Basic Metrology Concepts
The aim of this article is to redefine various metrology concepts for those who still have some doubts on that matter.
Any measurement result has an error, called measurement error, that cannot be known due to its nature. Indeed, a measurement is a comparison with a gauge reknown by all. Various factors...
7 April 2007 | Metrology | Read More









