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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

NISSAN MOTOR IBERICA CASE STUDY: Process re-Engineering, Technology, Quality and Productivity Improvement Opportunities

The readers of this blog working in the automotive sector – and there is quite a lot – must have realised, like me, how complicated the correct introduction of a design modification can be when our product is already in mass production and with a daily fabrication volume of hundreds of thousands...

3 May 2009 | Interviews | Read More

Merlin Mobile

Marposs surprises us with this portable version of the Merlin Mobile, offering nearly the same options as the Merlin, but working with sensors equipped with the Marposs Wave Bluetooth. This is a versatile device, and even more so for works on large parts, that require mobility. Particularly suitable...

30 April 2009 | Quality Control, Software & blogging | 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

Checking Jig for Sunvisors

The checking jig that you can see in this video provides a full check of a sunvisor, with: Check of the part geometry: The length of the sunvisor is checked by a dial indicator, and its exterior shape by gap and flush. Check of the part forces: the checking jig has an area to adapt a dynamometer...

13 April 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More

What Will AUDI Q3 Give to Spanish Suppliers?

This is a question I have been wondering about over the past few months, when I heard for the first time about the possibility to have a car from AUDI produced by SEAT manufacturing plant in Martorell (Barcelona, Spain). This is still a mystery, since the SEAT Board of Managers has not received yet...

9 April 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More

Preparing Drawing Previews Before Making the Final Drawing is Essential

Today I will use a new video of the Tec Ease team to tell you about a problem we have to deal with very often when designing and manufacturing checking fixtures: part drawings with design problems. In many cases, we receive from our customers drawings detailing, apparently, the main features of the...

7 February 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More

OEM 2009: A Family Tree

At the end of 2007, Xavier published an article presenting the organisation of OEMs worldwide. . While looking for some information on Internet, I found this “family tree” : Share:

30 January 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More

An Example of Data Processing Software: Guardus ™Mes

Over the past few weeks, we have discussed about the 6 Sigma process and the key elements to carry out this type of process in the best efficient way. One of these key elements is the processing of SPC and other sample data, that can be made with more precision and effectiveness through the use of a...

25 January 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More

Contactless Detection and Measurement (Part I)

The Simpler it is, the Better it is The necessity to measure precisely, together with the development of complex surfaces, or of surfaces that cannot be touched during the process, trigger the development that the use of contactless technologies for detection and measurement is currently living through....

20 January 2009 | Uncategorized | Read More