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Airbus Delivers 7,000th Aircraft The Snake Returns to Chrysler Manufacturing Technology Demand Strong 16 FACE OF QUALITY

Focus on the Vital Few, Part II 18 OTHER DIMENSIONS

Does New Stuff Have to be Calibrated? 20 LEGAL INSIGHT Source: Faro

Choosing Between a Corporation and LLC 22 GD&T WORKSHOP

The Perfect Imaginary World of GD&T 24 QUALITY 101

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21st Century Optical Comparators

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28 THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF MEASUREMENT Smaller and more affordable 3-D measurement technology is changing the job descriptions of level 1 operators.

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32 SENSING THE THREAD Inductive displacement sensor technology is used for thread detection.

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34 GOOD DATA = GOOD DECISIONS Measurement system analysis helps to judge whether an attribute gage is trustworthy.

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QI Macros Focus on “Vital Few” Tools 44 CASE STUDIES

Software Brings New Business Greater Gains Through Digital Inspection 61 CLASSIFIEDS 62 QUALITY PRODUCTS 64 ADVERTISING INDEX

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36 QUALITY LEADERSHIP 100 Commitment to quality lands companies in the annual Quality Leadership 100 list.

Quality Plant of the Year Laser Trackers Shaft Measurement SPC

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ABOUT THE COVER More than 400 manufacturers participating in the Quality Leadership 100 were surveyed on criteria such as scrap and rework as a percentage of sales, warranty costs as a percentage of sales, rejected parts per million shipped and contribution of quality to profitability and shareholder value. Source: TRW Automotive

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Available On-Demand Cognitive Biases and Project Planning Cognitive biases are more common than we imagine, even among folks who are technically well-trained and competent. These can lead to misreading data and faults in project planning. Deming’s Seven Deadly Diseases of Management W. Edwards Deming’s “14 Points” express his philosophy of management. Specifically, they break down the need for a working understanding of basic quality management system statistical principles. In addition to the 14 points, Deming outlined seven deadly diseases that describe the most serious barriers that management potentially faces within an organization. Increasing Process Profitability through Insight from Visual Management Kaizen, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, total quality management, continuous improvement—all of these terms refer, in some form or another, to the efforts of companies as they strive to become more competitive in a global economy.

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If this were TV or radio, this is when you would hear the theme song from “Jeopardy,” but since this is print, I’ll just ask, “Do you have it?” It’s the number 194. This is just one example of “numerous” number riddles. They are designed to test logic and, in many cases, trick the mind. To a lesser extent, these riddles remind me of those middle school word problems. You remember them. They usually start out with a train leaving Chicago traveling to Philadelphia at 60 mph, another leaving Philadelphia bound for Chicago at the same time traveling 80 mph and a question asking which of the trains will arrive at its destination first. The problem also will tell the reader how far these cities are from one another, but invariably the problem also will contain information that is of no concern to the question. The folks who design these questions are not necessarily trying to trick the reader, but focus attention on context—what matters to the question.

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Context and focus. They are a major tenant of logic. A pile of numbers is just that, a pile. Without context and analysis, they mean nothing. The information that doesn’t matter to the task at hand is just noise. But we take this pile and give it context and analyze what it means and we gain knowledge. And knowledge is power. So, I invite you to feel powerful about the subject of leadership with the analysis of Quality’s Leadership 100 Survey and how good data means good decisions with this month’s Quality feature article, "Good Data = Good Decisions." In addition, this month’s Quality Innovation discusses software that easily compiles data and automatically transforms the data into well-known chart formats for easy analysis. As always, enjoy and thanks for reading!

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PEOPLE NEWS Tecumseh Products Co. (Ann Arbor, MI) appointed former company executive BILL MERRITT as president of its new business group. Merritt will lead Tecumseh’s United States, Canada and Mexico initiatives which collectively form the new region. He will to report to Jim Connor, president and CEO. MATT GARBARINO, a 20-year veteran of the metal fabrication industry, has been appointed marketing manager of Cincinnati Inc. (Harrison, OH), a builder of laser cutting systems, press brakes and shears. Garbarino has seven years experience in sales with Cincinnati and 13 years in various e-marketing, b2b Web businesses, and software companies serving the metal fabrication industry. Prior to re-joining Cincinnati in 2010, he founded TheFABZone.com and was president and COO of Machinetools.com. Carestream Tollcoating (Medford, OR), a provider of contract coating services, appointed RICK DANIELS to the executive advisory board for the Nanomanufacturing Center at UMass Lowell. Daniels leads Carestream’s Advanced Materials and Contract Manufacture business and is responsible for both contract manufacture and joint venture activity.

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AIRBUS DELIVERS 7,000TH AIRCRAFT TOULOUSE, FRANCE—Airbus’ delivery of its 7,000th aircraft in December 2011 marked a new achievement as the company continues to accelerate the production output of its single-aisle and widebody jetliners in meeting demand from a widening global customer base. This delivery was a member of the A320 Family, which is one of the world’s best-selling commercial aircraft product lines—with more than 4,900 provided from the more than 8,250 ordered by 340-plus customers around the globe. The other Airbus aircraft contributing to this delivery milestone were its cornerstone medium-haul A300 and A310, of which 816 were supplied during its successful production run; the long-range A330 and A340, with 1,200-plus provided through the end of November 2011, along with the more than 60 very large A380 jetliners received by airlines through early December 2011. Overall, Airbus’ production output has been increasing since the company handed over its first aircraft in May 1974: an A300B2. In March 1993, the 1,000th delivery landmark occurred with an A340-300, followed by the 2,000th handover in May 1999, which also was an A340-300. Underscoring its rapid growth with an expanded aircraft family, the 3,000th Airbus aircraft delivery was an A320 provided in July 2002, while only three years later—in September 2005— an A330-300 became the 4,000th aircraft supplied to a customer. Just two years afterward, the 5,000th milestone was achieved in December 2007 with an A330-200. The 6,000th

delivery in January 2010—involving an A380—further confirmed the company’s continued leading role as a provider of highly efficient aircraft to airline operators and customers around the world. For the 7,000th jetliner handover in December 2011, the aircraft was an A321 provided to United States-based US Airways, which is one of Airbus’ biggest single airline clients, and also has the distinction of flying the largest A320 family inventory of any carrier.

THE SNAKE RETURNS TO CHRYSLER GROUP’S CONNER AVENUE ASSEMBLY PLANT AUBURN HILLS, MI—Chrysler Group LLC will reopen its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit for the production of the next generation SRT Viper. With the plant’s reopening, nearly 150 jobs, both hourly and salaried, will return to the city of Detroit. The Conner facility was idled when production of the Dodge Viper ended in July 2010. “The next generation Viper will make its return to the product lineup in late 2012 as a 2013 model,” says Ralph Gilles, president and CEO, SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. “We’re extremely excited that our ultimate American sports car will continue to live on and be produced exclusively here in the Motor City.” Current Chrysler Group hourly employees who previously worked at Conner were first offered the opportunity to return to their home plant. The balance of the positions will be filled by hourly employees volunteering to transfer to the Conner Avenue plant. Conner Avenue will begin building the new Viper in late 2012, but employ-

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ees began reporting for training and orientation in the fall of 2011. In preparation for the reopening, the Conner facility will begin its transformation by implementing worldclass manufacturing, a system that is focused on reducing waste and making continuous improvements throughout the assembly process to improve quality and productivity. The Conner Avenue Assembly Plant was built in 1966 and purchased by Chrysler in 1995. Viper production began in May 1992 at the New Mack Assembly Plant and was moved to Conner Avenue in October 1995. Prowler production began in May 1997 and ended in February 2002. Viper V-10 engine production was transferred from Mound Road Engine to Conner

Assembly in May 2001. In 2003, the newly engineered SRT10 Roadster hit the market and the SRT10 Coupe followed in 2005. With a production run of 28,056, Viper production ended on July 2, 2010. As a result, the facility was idled.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY DEMAND STRONG AMID OTHER ECONOMIC WEAKNESS MCLEAN, VA—September U.S. manufacturing technology orders put the year-to-date total at approximately $4 billion, which is up 91.9% compared with 2010 and are the second highest dollar amount in the past 15 years. “It’s long been recognized that analysis of manufacturing technology orders provides a reliable leading economic indicator, as it is an indicator

that manufacturing firms are investing in capital equipment to increase their capacity and improve productivity,” says Patrick McGibbon, vice president, strategic information, research and membership for The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). “Manufacturing technology provides a foundation for all other manufacturing. These machines and devices are the equipment that turn raw materials such as steel, iron, plastic, ceramics, composites and alloys from their original state as stock materials into what will become durable goods such as airplanes, cars and appliances, as well as consumer and other goods that are used every day.” The Midwest and central regions of the United States have seen the great-

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NEWS est surge in manufacturing technology orders. The Midwest’s manufacturing technology orders in 2011 are 120% more than the comparable figure for 2010. This large increase is the result of the region’s large traditional customer base. It also is where the oldest equipment resides and the industries impacted most by the weak dollar and on-shoring trend are located. The central region pick up—92% higher compared to

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2010—was powered by the growth in the energy business and secondly by the automotive industry. “The factors that are fueling this tremendous surge are the traditional reasons that drive growth in investment, but what is unusual about the current rebound is that all factors have come together at one time. This is something that’s never been seen before,” McGibbon notes. “American manufacturers are still rushing to beat the end-of-year bonus depreciation deadline,” he continues. “Inventories were low—something we’ve never experienced going into a recession—and that accounts for the quick rebound. Exports are rising as American manufacturers meet overseas demand. Manufacturing technology from the United States is less expensive than foreign equipment, and U.S.-made goods are more price competitive than many imports due to the weak dollar.” The average age of machinery currently in use at U.S. manufacturing facilities crept up from nine years in 2007 to 13.5 years, and as demand started to increase the need for investment to replace the aging equipment became apparent. Those investments are being made in completely new technology. Multi-operation machines are profoundly impacting productivity. Water jet cutting and hydroforming are experiencing massive growth because they offer all the benefits of traditional processes but eliminate distortion and deformation. Additive manufacturing is growing, nano machining has become commercially affordable, and the availability of new materials, such as compact powdered metals, is having a tremendous impact. Plus, the emergence of cloud manufacturing, which promotes collaborative efforts across organizations, is opening new doors to manufacturers. Expanding markets worldwide are playing an important role as manufacturing grows. China seems insatiable and accounts for almost one half of the world’s total consumption of manufacturing technology. India’s economy is growing at double the Western economy’s rate, with expectations for more China-like development soon. As it prepares for major world events including the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup competition, South America faces the challenge

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NEWS of building infrastructure that can support the events. Russia, South Africa, the Middle East and South Asia are on the fringe, but nevertheless contribute to growth in the global manufacturing economy. Another factor boosting U.S. manufacturing is onshoring. More work is coming back to the United States from foreign shores, and there is greater foreign direct investment in U.S. facili-

ties. Why? The quality of work in the United States is proving to be more valuable than originally thought in the off-shoring investment calculation. Companies face increasing costs in logistics issues with the delivery of components and the exporting of completed products to North America. Add to that the rapidly increasing labor costs in traditionally “low-cost” labor markets, and the continued decline

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NANTERRE, FRANCE and AUBURN HILLS, MI—Faurecia, the world’s sixth-largest automotive supplier, was awarded top honors from the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for Faurecia Interior Systems’ work with Ford Motor Co. on the 2012 Ford Escape compact SUV & Kuga compact CUV. The companies earned SPE’s Grand Awards for Process/Assembly/Enabling Technologies and the overall Most Innovative Use of Automotive Plastics in 2011. The awards were presented during SPE’s 41st Annual Innovation

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Awards Competition and Gala in November 2011. “This MuCell instrument panel is the largest automotive component molded in the patented MuCell injection-molded process, as well as the first instrument panel to be molded in this process, a tremendous achievement for Faurecia and Ford,” says Jean-Michel Renaudie, president of Faurecia Interior Systems, North America. “In an industry that is highly impacted by volatile gas prices and stricter regulations, every ounce saved on a vehicle makes a difference. This process has enabled us to remove more than one pound of weight from the vehicle and save time on production.” MuCell involves the addition of a gas into the molded part during the injection process, which reduces the overall weight of the part because less plastic is used, while still maintaining the performance of the finished part. This helps Ford meet vehicle weightreduction targets, which in turn helps improve overall gas mileage. Faurecia also received the Safety Innovation Award for its Reinforced Airbag Lid in Foam (RALF) featured on the global 2011 Ford Focus compact car. RALF enables vehicle designers and stylists more design freedom around the instrument panel (IP) without compromising consumer comfort and safety. Faurecia’s innovative RALF technology eliminates the need to provide room for a hard-cover airbag lid to open without damaging the windshield, providing the flexibility to help designers better apply their creativity to the IP’s design, function and space. The SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition started in 1970 to recognize the positive changes that polymeric materials were bringing to the automotive industry, such as weight reduction, parts consolidation and enhanced aesthetics and design freedom. SPE’s Automotive Innovation Awards program is the oldest and largest competition of its kind in the automotive and plastics industries.

DETROIT THREE AUTOMAKERS TO HIRE THOUSANDS IN COMING YEARS

ing years of declining employment in the ranks of Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and the Chrysler Group LLC, according to Kristin Dziczek, director of the labor group for the Michigan-based Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Data from CAR indicate total employment of the Detroit Three automakers will increase from today’s 171,000 to 201,000 by 2015 and that

auto-industry suppliers will need to add from 100,000 to 150,000 new workers over the same period. But the research group’s projected 2015 total employment figure for the Detroit automakers still pales in comparison to the industry’s heyday. In the late 1970s, the Detroit Three employed more than 1 million workers in the United States. The industry-wide rehiring also will pressure the automak-

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NEWS ers to address the existing two-tier wage structure with the United Auto Workers union, which is expected to be a point of increasing tension in coming years, particularly if the automakers continue to maintain their profitability trends. Currently, newly hired UAW workers start at an average of about $14 per hour, about half of what tenured union workers earn. The recently ratified labor contracts between the UAW and the Detroit

automakers do provide for gradually raising the figure to about $19 per hour by the end of the contract in 2015.

NISSAN AND DAIMLER TO PRODUCE ENGINES TOGETHER IN NORTH AMERICA DETROIT—In the latest step forward in the collaboration of the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler, Nissan’s Decherd, TN, plant will build

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Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz starting in 2014. Nissan and Daimler will produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines together at Nissan’s powertrain assembly plant in Decherd, TN. Production will begin in 2014, with installed capacity of 250,000 units per year once full ramp-up is achieved. The Decherd facility will produce engines for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti models. “This is the newest milestone in our pragmatic collaboration and our most significant project outside of Europe so far,” says Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. “Localized capacity reduces exposure to foreign exchange rates while rapidly enabling a good business development in North America, a winwin for the Alliance and Daimler.” The collaboration marks the first production of Mercedes-Benz engines in the North America Free Trade region. The Tennessee plant’s strategic location and logistics links ensure a direct supply of engines starting in 2014 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, built at Daimler’s vehicle plant in Tuscaloosa, AL. “In the context of our MercedesBenz 2020 growth strategy, we have decided that we will expand the production capacities required for this close to the customers,” says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the Daimler Board of Management and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “Through the strategic extension of our cooperation with Renault-Nissan, we can realize near-market engine production in the NAFTA region on attractive economic terms and make optimum use of synergies arising from the cooperation.” Nissan began powertrain assembly in Decherd in 1997. Today it manufactures 4-, 6- and 8-cylinder engines for the complete lineup of U.S.-produced Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. The plant also houses crankshaft forging and cylinder block casting operations. In 2011, Decherd produced more than 580,000 engines on a covered area of more than 1.2 million square feet.

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FACE OF QUALITY

THE VITAL FEW, PART II IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVE QUALITY.

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n last month’s column five tips were given for organizations and their quality professionals to consider focusing on to bring about positive results. Together, with these additional five tips, organizations will be well positioned to improve performance and improve quality.

JIM L. SMITH

6. Cost of poor quality (COPQ) must be known and managed. Most organizations have no idea of their total cost of poor quality. The cost of poor quality is defined as the costs that would disappear if systems, processes and products were perfect. There are few things that are perfect so every organization has a COPQ but precious few spend little time in trying to identify their COPQ. Dr. Juran and Philip Crosby said that the total COPQ can be as much as 25% to 30% of the cost of sales. Staggering! So why aren’t managers challenging their organizations to identify their COPQ and develop plans to improve? I don’t know the answer but most aren’t. This is hard to understand when every dollar of their COPQ saved goes straight to the bottom line. A couple years ago I spent time with a company that focused their entire continuous improvement efforts at the work team level. Their primary tool was a COPQ analysis worksheet to identify areas of waste. Everyone was trained, involved and worked toward reducing their COPQ. The result was sustained, and real improvement was pulled through to the bottom line. Quality improved, costs were reduced and jobs added in a competitive market. Everyone won. 7. Real improvement doesn’t center on hard assets. Organizations should determine where to focus their improvement efforts to get the greatest return. Typically, the tendency is to focus on hard assets. However, rather than just focusing on equipment and other hard assets, organizations would do well to put their continuous improvement initiatives toward people and processes. Organizations should implement disciplined dayto-day areas of review. In today’s lean manufacturing environment that effort would be part of the visual factory. Organizations should implement daily performance reviews to not miss opportunities for basic skills coaching, reinforcement and providing real-time feedback to and from the worker floor. 8. Enhance employee worth. Real, sustainable change can only happen in an environment where workers, supervisors and managers have real-time visibility into production performance, reduced

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administrative burden, and a structure that allows people to contribute their own ideas and turn them into actions. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they openly embrace their tasks with maturity and ownership. The key is to create an atmosphere of openness in a trusting climate that shows employees they have worth and value. To support this environment, organizations should implement an appropriate reward and recognition process that will translate into an empowered workforce. These actions will be responsible for releasing an explosion of creative solutions which will produce exponential results. 9. Focus on action. Don’t procrastinate. Decide the path that will achieve real improvement and focus on the implementation plan. With any performance improvement initiative momentum is key, and quick wins provide the fuel needed to gain momentum early on. Early successes ensure that the organization’s focus remains fixed on the true goals: higher quality with lower operating cost is the target, but don’t confuse the two as they are not always complementary. The proper resources need to be dedicated to making it happen. Too often organizations have great plans to create change but too few resources are actually committed and the result is less than satisfactory. 10. Expedite improvements. Many organizations take too long to implement major improvements and the efforts stall. Don’t assume that transformational improvements will take months or years to implement. Results can occur in a relatively short time if organizations enlist the help of their entire workforce, properly deploy effective resources, create meaningful metrics and focus on technology that will support the improvement effort. Don’t be unreasonable but challenge the current thinking and spend time “out of the box” for a new perspective. Think days or weeks, not years. Quality professionals are positioned to help their organizations focus on the vital few initiatives. The roadmap to success has been laid by Deming and Juran. Let’s be an integral part of the transformation and be the beacon to light the way. Jim L. Smith has more than 45 years of industry experience in operations, engineering, research & development and quality management. You can reach Jim at [email protected].

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oes new stuff have to be calibrated? The short answer to the question is “yes,” so you don’t have to read further unless you want to know why. The technical term “new stuff ” refers to new, unused gages and instruments. The main question leads to another thought. If the stuff is new, it has to be good or suppliers wouldn’t ship it—would HILL COX they? This comment suggests that the supplier actually checked your stuff before shipping, which is not always the case. It also assumes that the reliability of this inspection is good, which is not always the case either. Many makers of gages and measuring instruments include a piece of paper with each item which claims the items have been inspected. But the value collapses when the same piece of paper says that if the buyer finds the instruments to be incorrect, the supplier’s liability is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item. If the stuff is new, Being linguistically it has to be good or suppliers challenged, I assume that if the items have wouldn’t ship it—would they? been calibrated by their “highly skilled technicians,’’ there won’t be anything wrong with them. But, alas, my assumption is incorrect. Too many people accept these bits of paper as if they were as good as a calibration report. The fact that they don’t cost the buyer anything indicates what they are worth. So the answer to our primary question is followed by another question: What is going on here anyway? The answer to that question is: Not what you’d think. In a perfect world, finished gages must pass final calibration by someone other than the person who made them. This provides independent confirmation that the gages meet specifications. In our world, this is becoming an exception rather than the rule it used to be. Cost cutting is the reason this important final check is being omitted by many gage makers. And, this is done to try and meet the never-ending demands for lower prices by those gage users who consider a gage as little more than another lump of steel. If the gage maker, or their sales agent, doesn’t provide this check, the gage user is left to discover mistakes or errors the hard way. When this occurs, price is no longer the overriding preoccupation of the buyer.

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Smart gage buyers get new gages checked by their own laboratory or a competent outside facility to avoid these problems, or they pay for a proper calibration report from the gage maker. Accounting 101 will explain that savings on the purchase price will be offset by the cost of “final” calibration, if accuracy is to be ensured. New measuring instruments are frequently used out of the box, usually with few problems, but when problems arise, they can be just as expensive as fixed limit gages. Setting masters supplied with the instrument often are found not to be as advertised, which can create mayhem for all. Since many instruments are made off-shore by unknown companies, you can never be certain what you’re getting, irrespective of what brand name they carry in this market. While some makers shouldn’t be in business, most problems arise because the maker is producing instruments to the standards of a different country, and the American importer either doesn’t know this or does but simply neglects to pass this information along. Often the foreign standard allows errors that are much higher than what the equivalent U.S. standard permits. There is nothing wrong with this, providing the buyer is aware of the situation. Usually they are not. Interchangeable anvils, rods and other devices may have settings that are incorrect and will never be found until the instruments are calibrated. Distributors may have mixed up these items from one set with those of another without realizing the implications of doing so. Similar problems arise with lever-type test indicators when contact points from one model are mixed up with those belonging to another model. While the electronics on popular instruments are of a high standard today, not all of them are. Occasionally intermittent defects occur and may cause a lot of rejects until they are found. The only way to avoid having these troublesome situations is to know that every gage or instrument entering your operations is good on the way in. And the only way to know that is to confirm it through calibration. Hill Cox president of Frank J. Cox Sales Ltd. (Brampton, Ontario, Canada). He may be reached at [email protected].

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CHOOSING BETWEEN A

CORPORATION AND LLC MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE.

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uppose you operate a company with two lines of business—a service business such as Six Sigma consulting, and a manufacturing business such as precision instruments. They have different customers, growth prospects, reinvestment needs, returns on capital and cash flow characteristics. They face different types of risks. BRYAN L. In the 9th of his 14 points, W.E. Deming taught BERSON ESQ. managers to break down barriers among staff areas. In the example above, the units are distinct divisions in a conglomerate. For organizational and practical purposes, good management would separate them. In the event of a lawsuit, formal separation would prevent liability from spilling over into the other division. Management can determine which unit earns a higher rate of return on invested capital and which is the better choice for reinvestment. Perhaps, management will decide In the 9th of his 14 points, that one division should W.E. Deming taught managers be spun off. How can management to break down barriers achieve this artificial among staff areas. separation? Good legal structuring techniques and corporate governance can handle this. Most businesses choose between forming a corporation and a limited liability company (LLC). To make an informed choice, professionals require a basic understanding of the differences between the two types of entities. Corporations have been part of American business for centuries. They are chartered under state law and owned by shareholders. LLCs have been around only since 1977. They tend to be more flexible and have fewer formalities than corporations do. The owners of LLCs are called members. • Limited liability. Entrepreneurs form entities primarily to have limited liability. When people operate a business without an entity, they are sole proprietors. By forming a corporation or LLC and obeying the proper legal formalities, owners are relieved from personal responsibility for company debts and obligations. • Control. Corporations and LLCs differ with respect to how owners exercise control over their ownership interests. Corporate shareholders elect a board of directors that hires management. In large corporations, shareholders tend to be uninvolved in managerial decisions. In small closely held corporations, the same

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individuals tend to be shareholders, directors and managers. In LLCs, one or more members can manage the company, or they can hire an outside manager. • Transferability of interests. Very large companies tend to be structured as corporations. The structure enables them to more easily raise capital and transfer ownership interests. Unless the shareholders voluntarily contract to not sell or transfer their shares, they can do so, albeit securities laws may apply. With respect to LLCs, members can freely transfer the financial rights attributable to their shares. On the other hand, their rights to transfer managerial and voting rights are usually restricted. State law and operating agreements often require remaining members to consent for an assignee or purchaser to become a full member. • Continuity. Corporations and LLCs exist in perpetuity. They survive the bankruptcy, retirement and deaths of their owners. Sole proprietorships die with the owner. • Taxation. Most entity choice decisions are driven largely by tax considerations. Thus, before choosing an entity, an entrepreneur or manager should consult with an accountant or tax professional who has experience with small businesses. Regular corporations (C corporations) are separate legal entities. They file tax returns and pay taxes. Dividends paid to shareholders are taxed as well. This “double taxation” can be avoided if the corporation is eligible and elects to be taxed as an S corporation. An S corporation is a “pass-through entity.” It files informational returns with tax authorities but does not pay taxes. Rather, its shareholders report the profit or loss on their personal tax returns. Some corporations are ineligible to be S corporations. Sometimes, it does not make practical sense to become one and deal with the legal restrictions. LLCs, like S corporations and partnerships, also are pass-through entities. Where the member is an individual, he is taxed like a sole proprietor. Where the member is a corporate owner, the LLC is treated like a division of the parent company. Disclaimer: This column is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.  Bryan L. Berson, Esq. is an attorney, mediator and the president of The Berson Firm, P.C., a commercial and civil law firm specializing in business law, real estate, mediation and litigation. He may be reached at bberson@bersonfirm.com.

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THE PERFECT

IMAGINARY WORLD OF GD&T Discover the important components of the perfect imaginary world of GD&T. BY BILL TANDLER

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et’s start with a definition. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a symbolic language with which to manage imperfect geometry perfectly, that is, with which to impose fault tolerant, permissible limits of imperfection, which guarantee the assembly and operation of manufactured parts and keep costs down. In order to manage imperfect geometry perfectly, we need a set of perfect tools and a perfect language beholden to perfect rules with which to implement them. The most important components of the perfect imaginary world of GD&T are tolerance zones, tolerance values, datums, datum reference frames, basic dimensions and a symbolic language.

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Tolerance zones. Tolerance zones are perfect, imaginary bounded regions of space within which a particular feature component is required to lie. As shown in Figure 1, tolerance zones come in many shapes, of which

Tolerance Zone Shape: tube-like

the most important are cylindrical, tube-like, slab-like and skin-like. Cylindrical zones, for example, as defined by the position tool, normally serve to constrain the orientation and location of a perfectly straight axis, but also can constrain the straightness of a potentially bent median line. Tube-like zones can set upper and lower limits on the size as well as the form of a bore using the diameter or the surface profile tool. If we impose a constant wall thickness but allow a tube-like zone to expand and contract in order to accommodate changes in the size of a bore, it serves only to constrain its form, namely its cylindricity. Slab-like zones, on the other hand, can be used to limit the flatness and the orientation and the location of a planar surface using the surface profile tool, or can serve to orient and locate the midplane of a slot using the position tool. Finally, compound curved skin-like zones defined by the surface profile tool, can control the size, form, orientation and

Tolerance Zone Shape: cylindrical

Tolerance Value: wall thickness

Tolerance Value: diameter

Tolerance Zone Shape: skin-like

Tolerance Zone Shape: slab-like

Tolerance Value: width

Figure 1: Tolerance Zones and Tolerance Values

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Tolerance Value skin thickness

location of compound curved surfaces, such as an automobile fender. Tolerance zones are form-perfect by definition.

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Tolerance values. The next most important component of the perfect imaginary world of GD&T is the tolerance value, which specifies the size of a tolerance zone. As shown in Figure 1, in the case of the cylindrical zone, the tolerance value defines its diameter. In the case of the tube-like zone, the tolerance value defines the wall thickness; in the case of the slab-like zone, the thickness of the slab; and in the case of the skin-like zone, the thickness of the skin. Just like tolerance zones, tolerance values are also perfect.

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Datums. By merely defining the size and form of a skin-like tolerance zone, we can control the size and form of a feature. But if we could also orient and locate the zone, we could control the feature’s orientation and location as well. We always control the orientations and location of geometric entities using a coordinate system, but the question then arises, what coordinate system? Thus, coordinate systems have to be established, and the tools for doing so are called datums, namely the perfect, imaginary reference points, lines and planes we extract from the datum features of a machine part. Figure 2 illustrates the six alternative datums we will need, namely a stand-alone point, line or plane, a point-on-a-line, a line-in-a-plane and a point-on-a-linein-a-plane, each of which constrains a different set of degrees of freedom.

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Coordinate systems. Coordinate systems consist of three perfectly straight, mutually perpendicular axes [x], [y] and [z], which intersect to create an origin [xyz], and which act in pairs to form three perfectly flat, mutually perpendicular base-planes [xy], [yz] and [zx]. With a set of datums in hand, we can constrain the six degrees of freedom of a coordinate system—namely pitch, yaw, roll and translation in x, y and z. By outfitting the axes with linear scales, we can provide a complete frame of reference with which to orient and locate tolerance zones. Because they are established using datums, said coordinate systems are referred to as datum reference frames. (See Figure 3.)

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Basic dimensions. After we have established a datum reference frame, we need a way to orient and locate tolerance zones relative to them. In order to clearly differentiate between the toleranced nominal dimensions we use for size control, and the fixed dimensions we reserve for orienting and locating tolerance zones, we place the latter inside rectangular frames and refer to them as “basic.” In Figure 4, we see a cylindrical tolerance zone which has been oriented by the implied basic angle of 90 degrees relative to the XY base plane, and located by the explicit basic linear dimensions of 50 and 70 millimeters relative to the X and Y axes of the datum reference frame established using datums A, B and C.

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Figure 4: Basic Dimensions

Diameter Tool Position Tool Cylindricity Tool

Feature Control Frames

Figure 5: The Symbolic Language of GD&T

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In the end, GD&T is very simply a set of symbolic tools with which to define coordinate systems in real objects and with which to specify the shape, size, orientation and location of tolerance zones. Figure 6 illustrates a partially GD&T encoded drawing and the tolerance zone forest defined by the indicated feature control frames. Editor’s Note: Visit www.qualitymag. com (keyword: GD&T Workshop) to view the explanation for the first of the three drawings in the January GD&T Workshop. Comments on the remaining two drawings will follow once we have an adequate GD&T foundation.

An oriented and located Tolerance Zone

A Datum Reference Frame

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Symbolic language. Finally, in order to impose the perfect imaginary world of GD&T on imperfect real parts, we need a way to express and communicate our requirements. This is done with the symbolic language consisting of rectangular feature control frames which we stuff with geometry control tool icons like those for position and cylindricity, followed by tolerance zone shape modifiers such as the Ø symbol, followed by tolerance values, followed by tolerance zone size modifiers, namely the symbols (S), (M) and (L) associated with said tolerance values, followed by datum feature labels, namely A, B and C, finally followed by tolerance zone mobility modifiers, namely the symbols (S), (M) and (L) associated with said labels, all shown in Figure 5.

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QUALITY 101  While large floor-standing machines with very large screens and manual axis control provided the best accuracy 25 years ago, improved optics, readout devices, backlighting, software/ computation systems and precisely controlled motorized work-stage travel combine to provide sophisticated, compact platforms. Source: Starrett

compact platforms. Projectors are available as benchtop machines or floorstanding models in either horizontal or vertical orientation with screen sizes ranging from 12 inches to 40 inches. 

21ST CENTURY

OPTICAL COMPARATORS New technologies adapted to optical comparators have given this time-tested measuring method new life, making it a versatile, cost-effective alternative for many noncontact measurement applications. BY MARK G. ARENAL

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ptical comparators have steadily evolved from the simple comparative shadowgraph devices of 60 years ago to the more complex, precision optical measuring systems of today. Some had predicted they would be replaced by other technologies such as camera-based (video) measuring systems. However, they continue to play an important role in noncontact measurement of profile dimensions. They also are practical alternative to video

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technology for many applications. In addition, there is a large installed base of optical systems so many people are already trained in their use. While large floor-standing machines with very large screens and manual axis control provided the best accuracy 25 years ago, improved optics, readout devices, backlighting, software/ computation systems and precisely controlled motorized work-stage travel combine to provide sophisticated,

ADVANCED SOFTWARE AND READOUTS Today’s machines are markedly different from the first shadowgraphs that could only compare projected images of the work piece to overlays for simple pass/ fail inspections. While today’s projectors can still be used for overlay or comparative purposes, an ever-increasing demand ffor quantitative data has given rise to advanced optical comparators with a wide a rrange of software and readout systems.  Readouts today vary in sophistication ffrom traditional micrometer heads or iindicators to digital readouts, microproccessor displays with geometric measurement capabilities and PC-based systems. m IIn addition, an edge-detection capabiliity, which allows the system to automatically detect and measure transition m points of a profile image, has become p a common industry feature. The combined effect of these capabilities has b eessentially transformed optical projectors from comparative tools to two-axis coordinate measuring machines. Other automated features further enhance the capabilities of comparators. An operator may select a machine with manual, motorized or fully automatic operation. Fully automatic or computer numerical control (CNC) machines fitted with motors and edge-detection, allow part inspection to be completed under CNC control. Readout systems of today also are flexible because they allow for software expansion, as programs continue to add enhancements.  Super fast geometric processors make it possible for some projector software to interface to computer-aided design (CAD) to simplify part programming. This capability, combined with CNC control, allows features to be measured

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and constructed automatically with the results displayed on-screen or documented through various reporting options.  QUANTITATIVE DATA To get an idea of how much data today’s comparator can extract, consider the results that can be determined by measuring the diameter of a circle: • the maximum or minimum diameter.  • the average diameter based on all measurement points taken, or the mean diameter based on the high and low values (ISO).  • form (out-of-roundness) shown simply on a graphical display.  • tolerances also can be applied to features, be they Cartesian, true position, maximum material condition (MMC) or least material condition (LMC).  UNIQUE ENHANCEMENTS Incremental improvements based on new and emerging technologies continue to extend the utility of 21st century comparators. Here are two examples: • Optical-video adapter. This technology allows optical comparators to be converted into a basic two-axis manual video measuring systems by simply interchanging the comparator lens with a camera-based, video zoom package. The optical-to-video adapter utilizes the same quick-change bayonet mount that an operator would use to change from a 10X lens to a 50X lens, with no tools required. It allows operators to obtain excellent surface illumination at substantially higher magnifications than would normally be possible with comparators. • Touch-screen control. A new readout technology, analogous in function to tablet computers, provides a broad range of powerful, easy-to-use comparator functions via a compact, icon-based touchscreen interface. They provide instant information on feature form, tolerances and measurement data; coordinate display for X and Y axes and Q radius values for screen rotation and allow for easy part alignment and datum functions at the touch of a finger.

While today’s projectors can still be used for overlay or comparative purposes, an everincreasing demand for quantitative data has given rise to advanced optical comparators with a wide range of software and readout systems. Source: Starrett

lighting and high-resolution optics. When selecting a system, it pays to focus on these critical basics, being careful to evaluate each element of the system. That being said, modern optical projectors continue to be noncontact measurement workhorses because of

their exceptional practicality, durability versatility, and ease of use. Mark G. Arenal is general manager of the Starrett Metrology Division (Laguna Hills, CA). For more information, call (949) 348-1213, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.starrett.com.

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE Regardless of how advanced a readout system is or how powerful the software, optical equipment will not perform to desirable standards without a high quality, stable machine platform, superb

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INNOVATIONS  QI Macros is software designed for manufacturing companies to control chart templates and provide real-time charting from gages on the production line. Source: KnowWare International Inc.

QI MACROS FOCUS ON

“VITAL FEW” TOOLS Software boasts tools designed to solve 99% of typical business problems. BY DARRYL SELAND, EDITOR IN CHIEF

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are four wizards to simplify analysis: nowWare International Inc.’s Statistics, PivotTable, Control Chart (Denver) QI Macros is software and Chart.” designed for manufacturing compaAccording to Arthur, QI Macros nies to control chart templates and focuses on tools that will solve 99% of provide real-time charting from gages typical business problems. on the production line. Hypothesis “There is a ‘long tail’ of statistical testing tools such as ANOVA, t Test, tools that are rarely used,” Levene’s test and others says Arthur. “A statistiare part of the package. SPECIFICATIONS cian might occasionThe software works in » Available in both PC and ally require more exotic Microsoft Excel 2000Macintosh formats tools like Attribute 2011 in both PC and » Runs in Windows XP, Agreement AnalyMacintosh formats and, Vista or Windows 7 sis. The QI Macros focus according to the com» Requires Excel or Office on the ‘vital few’ tools, pany, is the only product 2000, XP, 2003, 2007 or not the ‘trivial many,’ as that supports Macintosh. 2010 (Macintosh Excel Juran would say.” “It’s so easy to use that 2001, 2004 or 2011) QI Macros has a Pivotpeople don’t need much » Works in all international Table Wizard to analyze training to get started,” versions of Excel rows of text data and consays Jay Arthur, creator » Uses 8 MB storage vert it into measurements of QI Macros. “There

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that can be charted. There are many control chart macros and fill-in-theblank templates. “Some people try to create their own control chart templates, but use incorrect formulas and wonder why the QI Macros deliver different, more challenging results,” says Arthur.  What makes QI Macros innovative, says Arthur, is that, unlike most statistical process control (SPC) packages that ask users to first select a chart and then select the data, QI Macros asks users to first select the data and then choose a chart. The advantage is that QI Macros can look at the data (integer or decimal, single- or multi-column) and decide what chart or statistic to use. “The Chart, Control Chart and Statistics Wizards make it easy for a user to get the right answer,” says Arthur. “Where [other software] asks users to navigate a decision tree in the Quality Advisor to choose a chart or statistic, the decision tree is built in to the QI Macros and does the work for you.” The software also contains fill-inthe-blank control chart dashboards that can handle hundreds of metrics. THE IDEA OF QI MACROS According to Arthur, when he left the phone company in 1996 after five years in total quality management, he knew he needed easy-to-use tools. As a quality professional and computer programmer, he noticed that Windows 95 and Excel 5.0 had a macro programming capability, so he started developing the tools for his own use. “When I discovered how easy it could be to draw a pareto chart, histogram or control chart using Excel and macros, I put together a prototype and started offering it through direct mail to members of the American Society for Quality [ASQ],” he says. Arthur called the software QI Macros because it was for quality improvement [QI] and used Excel’s macro language [Macros]. “Through endless feedback and improvement over the last 15 years, the QI Macros have evolved into a rich

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environment for performance improvement and sustaining improvements,” Arthur says. Today, there are more than 100,000 users in 80 countries in industries as diverse as healthcare, hotels, manufacturing (especially auto), transportation, power and aerospace. In

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The software also contains fill-in-the-blank control chart dashboards that can handle hundreds of metrics. Source: KnowWare International Inc.

particular, the software is used to improve quality processes and procedures at Boeing, Florida Power & Light and Kaiser Permanente. The Veterans Administration uses the software to improve quality and cost of care for veterans in hospitals and medical centers.

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Smaller and more affordable 3-D measurement technology is changing the job descriptions of level 1 operators. BY GREG RICHARDS

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Times change, though, and with ompared with the modern wizardry them, entire strata of operators and that goes on every users have been elimiday in homes and offices TECH TIPS nated from operations across America, indus» Quality assurance is now throughout the United trial technology can seem in the hands of employees States. For many, the pretty mundane. When who may have never operjob of quality assurwas the last time you were ated a CMM before. ance and inspection has excited—really excited— » New measurement arms been passed down to about a new lathe? allow for 3-D contact and the level one operator Generally, time on noncontact measurement of who typically was not the shop or factory floor parts and machines, often charged with matters means abandoning the without so much as a lapof advanced metrology. creature comforts such top connection. Manufacturers of coordias the Internet, Wi-Fi, » To facilitate these meanate measuring machines touch screens and so on. surements, portable CMM (CMMs) are recognizing The really cool stuff, manufacturers now incorpothis shift and designing we’re told, was for the rate familiar features into their arm. products that are simguys upstairs.

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pler and faster to use, and work more like the smart phones that sit in your pocket rather than the multi-ton, fixed bridge CMMs of the past. THE GREAT METROLOGY MIGRATION To understand this shift, one must first understand the driving force behind it. It is no secret that the manufacturing industry has seen nearly three million jobs eliminated the past five years or so, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While many of these jobs were lost on the shop floor, many others were entire tiers of jobs charged with advanced operations such as metrology. Many auto manufacturers, for example, no longer hire experienced metrologists to perform their daily quality assurance and part measurement operations. Instead, they employ only a few to resolve high-level threats to quality.

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Simple measurement functions do not cease simply because the hiring does. Circularity, perpendicularity, parallelism, diameter, width—these do not stop going out-of-whack because a manufacturer no longer employs dozens of trained measurement experts. Simply, quality remains a concern regardless of economic conditions. The duties of quality assurance have now been pushed down the ladder to the shop floor. On-machine and on-party inspections are commonplace in metal fabrication, automotive facilities and factories throughout the United States. WHY THE MOVE TO 3-D? Quality assurance is now in the hands of employees who perhaps have never operated a CMM before. Device manufacturers know this. So, to accommodate the shift from scientists to assemblers, portable CMM manufacturers are making their devices more user-friendly than ever. New measurement arms allow for 3-D contact and noncontact measurement of parts and machines, often without

Times change and with them entire strata of operators and users have been eliminated from operations throughout the United States. For many, the job of quality assurance and inspection has been passed down to the level one operator who typically was not charged with matters of advanced metrology. Source: Faro

so much as a laptop connection. In fact, the move to 3-D data capture has allowed for simplified measurements of very complicated dimensions—such

as circularity—by workers who might not have had previous experience with such things. To facilitate these measurements, portable CMM manufacturers now incorporate familiar features into their arm. Features include a touch screen, much like one would find on any of today’s smart phones, which provides a simple interface to routine measurement functions (think depth, distance, diameter, etc.) without a laptop connection. Sphere, square and line icons distinguish between the functions to clarify their purpose and remove any doubt over the feature being measured. Newer arms offer Wi-Fi, BlueTooth and other connectivity options to enable measurements at the part, rather than bringing the part to the CMM. Measurement reporting is another area that has seen rapid change. As software evolves to conform to the new needs of manufacturers, so too does the results reporting that is generated by their efforts. In the past, measurement routines were included in complicated reports that showed part dimensions as

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complex numbers and measurements. Now, software packages that work with arms are equipped with advanced part-to-CAD report generation. These documents provide the operator with easy-to-understand deviations from computer-aided design (CAD), allowing for quick adjustment to manufacturing processes. Newer measurement arms offer better weight balancing, sometimes as much as 25% less strain on the operator, to reduce fatigue for the line worker who now may be required to make dozens of point measurements at a time. The incorporation of consumer technologies—touch screens, Wi-Fi and quick reporting—with industrial equipment makes measurement less daunting for the level one operator, and for some, makes the need to employ advanced metrologists a thing of the past. By simplifying the technology of measurement though, the impact is not as great as one would expect. Today, data is simpler and quicker to understand and presents inspection results in a user-friendly format. The

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The migration of measurement functions from the few to the many means that more parts can be measured off the line and closer to the point of manufacture than ever before. The elimination of high-level manufacturing technicians has reduced payroll and increased margins for employers, particularly as the cost for their quality assurance technologies has dropped. Source: Faro

migration of measurement functions from the few to the many means that more parts can be measured off the line and closer to the point of manufacture than ever before. The elimination of high-level manufacturing technicians has reduced payroll and increased margins for employers, particularly as the cost for their quality assurance technologies has dropped. As the size, complexity and cost of consumer electronics are reduced, we can expect to see similar reductions in the industrial sector. As this migration occurs, expect to see functions, such as metrology, that had been reserved for very experienced operators pushed further to lower tiers of the operation. It is this sort of democratization that has led manufacturers to compete variable costs for years. Quality assurance, it seems, is the next battleground. Q Greg Richards works at Faro Technologies Inc. (Lake Mary, FL). For more information, call (800) 736-0234, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.faro.com.

QUALITY ONLINE For more information on 3-D measurement, visit www.qualitymag.com to read the following: • “3-D Measurement Hits the Road” • “Back to Basics with 3-D Optical Measurement” • “Portable CMMs Go to Source of Inspection”

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Sensing the Thread Inductive displacement sensor technology is used for thread detection. BY DAN SPOHN

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have current induced at its surface. here are numerous methods to check This eddy current, in turn, produces its thread quality, but in many instances own oscillating electromagnetic field. it is not thread quality that is the paraThe interaction between the coil field mount concern. What keeps quality and eddy current field varies with the engineers and manufacturing engineers distance between the coil (probe) and responsible for high-volume producthe sensed material surface (target). The tion lines up at night is the probe electronics senses the potential disaster of shipTECH TIPS varying interaction and ping parts that have not » Inductive technology will produces an analog voltbeen threaded at all. see through oil, grease age proportional to the and grime, so a go/no-go probe-target gap. BACKGROUND check for threads presence The portion of the field Inductive eddy current can occur in the producradiating axially from the technology has been used tion line, close to the probe is what is used in for linear displacement threading operation. displacement sensing. sensing for more than 50 » Probe diameter will affect the For thread detection, years. With inductive dissensing range, so one probe the radial portion of the placement sensors a wiredoes not sense all threads. field is used. When a wound coil housed in a » In addition to presence, probe is inserted into a probe is excited with high inductive sensors also can be drilled hole, the analog frequency AC, typically used to detect thread depth. output voltage will indi500 KHz or 1 MHz. The cate the gap between the coil produces an oscillatoutside diameter of the ing electromagnetic field probe and the inside diameter of the around the probe tip. Any electrically drilled hole. Because the eddy current conductive material that engages the induced in the surface only penetrates oscillating electromagnetic field will

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The eddy current produces its own oscillating electromagnetic field. The interaction between the coil field and eddy current field varies with the distance between the coil (probe) and the sensed material surface (target). The probe electronics senses the varying interaction and produces an analog voltage proportional to the probe-target gap. Source: Kaman Precision Products

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a few thousands of an inch, when the probe is inserted into a tapped hole, the eddy current follows the contour of the threads. In tapped holes, the analog output indicates the gap between the probe outside diameter and what is essentially the pitch diameter of the threads. TECHNOLOGIES Optical and laser based displacement sensing technologies can and have been used for thread detection. Optical sensors rely on the presence of a thread to reflect the sent beam back to a receiver, similar to how they are used in displacement sensing. If the hole is not threaded, then there is no reflectance of the sent beam. It looks to the sensor like the target is out of range. Inductive sensing technology offers some advantages over optical and laser sensing. • Inductive technology will see through oil, grease and grime, so a go/no-go check for threads presence can occur in the production line, close to the threading operation. This eliminates a bad part from incurring further costs from downstream operations. • Because it in unaffected by cutting fluids, oil mist and vapor, performance will not degrade over time from condensation collection on optical lenses. • With the probe connected to the electronics via the small coax cable, the electronics can be remotely located in a suitable environment on the production floor. This also allows for very small probes to be used. Inductive thread detection does have some application requirements. • Probe diameter will affect the sensing range, so one probe does not sense all threads. As the thread diameter increases so must the probe diameter. • The probe must be inserted into the threaded hole—or in the case of external threads, over the stud. The depth

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When a probe is inserted into a drilled hole, the analog output voltage will indicate the gap between the outside diameter of the probe, and the inside diameter of the drilled hole. Because the eddy current induced in the surface only penetrates a few thousands of an inch, when the probe is inserted into a tapped hole, the eddy current follows the contour of the threads. In tapped holes, the analog output indicates the gap between the probe outside diameter, and what is essentially the pitch diameter of the threads. Source: Kaman Precision Products

In addition to presence, inductive sensors can also be used to detect thread depth. Adding a long range displacement sensor such as an LVDT to the insertion mechanism provides insertion depth feedback. By monitoring the analog output of the inductive sensor as it is being inserted, it is possible to detect the analog voltage decrease when the probe coil passes from the last of the threads to the start of the tap drill diameter. Source: Kaman Precision Products

is not critical per se, but the repeatability of insertion depth is. This is particularly a concern when detecting thread presence in thin plate material. The insertion depth repeatability can be controlled with the design of the insertion mechanism. • The radial location of the probe in the threaded hole is similar to axial location in that it is not necessarily critical where it is, but it is critical that the probe be in the same radial location for each part being checked. As with axial insertion, radial insertion repeatability tolerance is easily controlled with the design of the insertion mechanism. • Damage to a probe is certainly a possibility with automated checking, from a broken tap to a misaligned part. Incorporating a spring-loaded probe mount in the design of the insertion mechanism will greatly reduce probe damage potential.

displacement transducer (LVDT) to the insertion mechanism provides insertion depth feedback. By monitoring the analog output of the inductive sensor as it is being inserted, it is possible to detect the analog voltage decrease when the probe coil passes from the last of the threads to the start of the tap drill diameter.

In addition to presence, inductive sensors also can be used to detect thread depth. Adding a long range displacement sensor such as an linear variable

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AVOID CONFUSION Not to be confused with inductive proximity sensors, inductive displacement sensors are very sensitive to small changes in gap between the probe and the target. Sensitivities of 100 millivolts/mil are commercially available as standard catalog items. It is this high sensitivity that allows reliable thread presence detection in both coarse and fine pitch threads, and roll formed threads, in both ferrous and nonferrous metals. Q Dan Spohn is an applications engineer at Kaman Precision Products/Measuring, a Division of Kaman Aerospace Corp. (Colorado Springs, CO). For more information, call (719) 635-6957, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.kamansensors.com.

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Good Data =

Good Decisions Measurement system analysis helps to judge whether an attribute gage is trustworthy. BY WILLIAM D. KAPPELE AND JOHN D. RAFFALDI

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variability due to different operators ood data are necessary for good using the gage differently. Repeatability decisions. Good data come from and reproducibility together are called measurements that are gage repeatability and as free from variation as TECH TIPS reproducibility (GR&R). possible, also known as » Measurement system analyWhen you have a gage noise, and are accurate, sis helps to judge whether an that simply determines representing the true attribute gage is trustworthy whether a part is in value. Measurement sysmeeting inspection needs. specification (pass) or out tem analysis helps deter» Good data come from meaof specification (fail), the mine if a measurement surements that are as free sources of measurement system is free enough from variation as possible error are broken down from noise to make good, and are accurate. differently. There are still accurate measurements— » By performing GR&R studthree categories to look an essential step in proies before introducing at: percent effectiveness, ducing good data. any gage to production percent miss rate and For a typical measureor inspection, we can be percent false alarm rate. ment system analysis, the assured that our decisions The first, percent sources of measurement are based on good data. effectiveness, measures variability are broken into how well a measurement three categories: partsystem can identify parts to-part, repeatability and correctly as in or out of specification. reproducibility. The remaining two, percent miss rate Repeatability is the variability due and percent false alarm rate, identify to the gage itself. Reproducibility is the

how often specific errors are likely to be made. Percent miss rate measures how often an operator can “miss” an out of specification part, sending it out to customers. Percent false alarm rate measures how often an operator can raise a false alarm, or misidentify good product as out of specification. A pass-fail gage is called an attribute gage. As in a typical GR&R study, attribute gage studies use multiple operators who repeat measurements on the same part several times. Unlike a typical study, however, the measurements are either “pass” or “fail.” All of the precautions of a typical study such as randomization and blinding should be observed. EXAMPLE Let’s take a look at an example to understand an attributes GR&R study. The background to understand the data is as follows: Acme Gasket produces gaskets for the chemical industry. These gaskets must be at least 0.450 millimeter thick, but cannot be thicker than 0.545 millimeter. Thus, any gasket with a thickness between 0.450 millimeter

Partial Data for Gasket Attribute Study

Effectiveness Report for the Gasket Data

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Effectiveness Report After Correcting the Gage

Source: JMP, a Division of SAS

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and 0.545 millimeter will pass, while gaskets with thicknesses outside this range will fail. The test is performed by first passing the 25-millimeter wide gasket through a slit 0.545 millimeter high and 200 millimeter wide in an aluminum plate. If the part passes through, it is not too thick. Next the operator attempts to pass the gasket through a slit 0.450-millimeter high and 200-millimeter wide in another aluminum plate. If the gasket passes through this slit, the part is too thin. So, in order to pass, a part must pass through the first slit and fail to pass through the second. A portion of the data table is shown in the table, “Partial Data for Gasket Attribute Study.” Here is how to read the data table: • Part. Part identifier for the actual gasket being measured. • Standard. Whether the part passes (1) or fails (0) based on an independent measurement system of higher quality. (See RefValue below.) • Code. A “+” indicates all measurement of this part correctly identified it as in specification. A “-” indicates that all measurements correctly identified this part as out of specification. An x indicates that some measurements of this part were incorrect. • A, B and C. Pass (1) and fail (0) measurements for each of the operators. • RefValue. The thickness of the gasket as measured by a higher quality gage. The complete data table includes measurements for 50 gaskets measured three times each by each of the three operators. A partial report for the analysis of the gasket data is shown in

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the table, “Effectiveness Report for the Gasket Data.” Notice that the overall percent effectiveness is about 94%. The percent miss rate (misses) is 6.25% for operators A and B, and 12.5% for operator C. The percent false alarm rate (false alarms) is 4.9% for operator A, 1.96% for operator

taper using the previous inspection method. A new attribute gage study was performed and the results are shown in the table, “Effectiveness Report After Correcting the Gage.” Notice that the now overall percent effectiveness is about 97.6%. The percent miss rate (misses) is 0% for operator A,

Guidelines for Evaluation

CHARACTERISTIC Percent effectiveness Percent miss rate Percent false alarm

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B and 8.82% for operator C. Based on these results, the measurement system looks good for percent effectiveness, fair for percent false alarm rate (based on the worst operator result) and poor for percent miss rate (for all operators). Improving this technique will start with determining why all of the operators are passing out of specification parts—they all have a high percent miss rate. The table, “Partial Data: Misses,” includes the pertinent data. Notice that most of the miss errors are made by passing gaskets that are too thick. Examining the gage shows that it has a taper, starting at 0.5429 millimeter at one end and progressing to 0.5650 millimeter at the other end. Thus, depending on where in the 200-millimeter wide gage the 25-millimeter wide gasket is inserted, it may or may not pass through. A similar taper was discovered on the narrower gage as well. New gages were produced by the company machine shop with no measurable

and 2.08% for operators B and C. The percent false alarm rate (false alarms) is 2.94% for operator A, 0.98% for operator B and 4.90% for operator C. Based on these results, the measurement system looks good overall after correcting the taper problems with the gage. Measurement system analysis helps to judge whether an attribute gage is trustworthy meeting inspection needs. After the gage is evaluated and found to be satisfactory, the gage helps increase profitability by reducing false alarms, and increase customer satisfaction by reducing the number of misses. By performing GR&R studies before introducing any gage to production or inspection we can be assured that our decisions are based on good data. Q William D. Kappele is president of ObDOE (Objective Design of Experiments, Bellingham, WA). John D. Raffaldi is a consultant in measurement system analysis and design of experiments for ODOE. For more information, call (866) 683-6173 or visit www.ObDOE.com.

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f the annual Quality Leadership 100 is any indication, the automotive industry is making a comeback. Many of the company’s represented on this year’s list have ties to the automotive market, as a manufacturer or supplier. Four of the top five companies fall into this category. As is the case every year with the Quality Leadership 100, it is the employees who make a difference. Windings Inc., (New Ulm, MN) this year’s number 5 company, is a 100% employee-owned company. The employees take pride in their work and the company’s core values reflect their dedication beginning with rewarding

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commitment and results and treating all people with respect and valuing them as individuals. When employees are rewarded for their efforts, it makes them want to do even better and help make a company more successful. Successful companies invest in their employees. All of the companies in the Quality Leadership 100 provide monthly quality training for their employees, anywhere between 1 to 9 hours, on average. One company provides 10 to 14 hours of quality training per month. It is this type of commitment that lands companies in the Quality Leadership 100.

GM POWERTRAIN Pontiac, MI

GM Powertrain designs, engineers and manufactures engines, transmissions, castings and components for GM vehicles and other automotive, marine and industrial original equipment manufacturers. It has operating and coordinating responsibility for GM’s powertrain manufacturing plants and engineering centers in North and South America, Europe and the AsiaPacific region, with global headquarters in Pontiac, MI. The GM Powertrain team includes 86 facilities, 17 countries and approximately 48,700 members. Powertrain ranks among one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. GM Powertrain traces its history to the myriad of automotive companies that combined to form GM in 1908. These companies included: Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile and Cadillac. For many decades, each division produced its own engines and transmissions. In time, it became evident that

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SU S SURVEY U CRITERIA More than 400 manufacturers participating in the Quality Leadership 100 were surveyed on criteria such as scrap and rework as a percentage of sales, warranty costs as a percentage of sales, rejected parts per million shipped, and contribution of quality to profitability and shareholder value. Companies also were evaluated based on the number of quality programs in place; registration to various standards; percentage of employees dedicated to quality responsibilities; average number of hours monthly that employees receive quality training; and the role quality professionals play in the acquisition of test, measurement and inspection tools, software and services.

efficiency improvements could be made with increased administrative and manufacturing cooperation between all divisions. The consolidation began in 1983, with the assignment of the Toledo, OH, Chevrolet and the Windsor, Ontario GM of Canada transmission plants to the Hydra-Matic division. The marriage of the Hydra-Matic and GM Engine divisions in 1990 resulted in GM Powertrain. The subsequent addition of Central Foundry Division and Advance Engineering Staff in 1991 elevated Powertrain to corporate group status. In 1997, the formation of a GM global powertrain organization was announced, encompassing all of GM’s powertrain engineering and manufacturing activities outside of North America. In 2010 Powertrain and the vehicle organization were joined, creating Global Product Operations. All GM Powertrain engine plants are compliant with the ISO/TS 16949 standards. For more information, visit www.gmpowertrain.com.

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TRW AUTOMOTIVE Livonia, MI

• Lowest cost. Relentlessly drive down costs to offer customers superior value. Utilize manufacturing programs (Six Sigma and operational excellence) to manage costs to optimal levels. Bryce Currie, global vice president for quality at TRW, says, “As a provider of safety critical components and systems, quality is at the heart of what we do. We

have developed global manufacturing processes and systems to ensure a consistent approach: One Company, One Process, One Standard. We have rigorous programs in place across all areas of our business to ensure that we drive continuous improvement in everything we do. We are proud to be recognized for our achievements in this area.” For more information, visit www.trw.com.

With 2010 sales of $14.4 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world’s leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, MI, the company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs more than 60,000 people worldwide. TRW supplies more than 40 vehicle manufacturers around the world with a wide range of automotive systems, with a particular focus on advanced safety technologies. Automotive products include driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems, and aftermarket replacement parts and services. The company is guided by four strategic priorities: best quality, innovative technology, global reach and lowest cost. • Best quality. Drive quality in everything we do—products, launches, engineering. Ensure we make the product right the first time and deliver only quality products on time to our customers. • Innovative technology. Offer leading-edge systems and products that add value for our customers. Leverage leadership in active and passive safety systems to develop integrated product solutions. • Global reach. Position businesses globally to service key customers and grow with new markets. Pursue opportunities to diversify customer base.

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PHILIPS HADCO Littlestown, PA

Philips Hadco has been a leader in manufacturing highperformance, exceptional quality, decorative outdoor lighting products since 1953. Serving the municipal, utility, commercial and residential lighting markets, the company’s lean, made-toorder philosophy and commitment to providing short lead times allows it to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. Philips Hadco specializes in custom and modified products and utilizes the latest technologies available. All Philips Hadco products are manufactured to ISO 9001: 2000 standards. Core values include treating their employees with dignity and respect as each person is considered a valuable asset to the team. They also are focused on new product development, creating quality systems and developing lean initiatives, which eliminate non-valueadded waste. Finally, a customer-

centric, service mentality is at the core of their belief system and they strive daily to ensure that customer experiences with the company are always positive. One major component to Hadco’s success today is their custom and modification capabilities. This process started early on in Hadco’s history, when Howard Daum, Hadco’s founder, met with Walt Disney in the 1960s and together they designed the decorative lighting for Disney’s new family fun park, Disneyland. Not only did Hadco provide all of the

original decorative lighting for Disney’s first park, but also many of the decorative luminaires used in Disney World, the country pavilions at the Epcot Center and Euro-Disney as well. This strong heritage still fuels the “yes, we can” attitude and approach to its business today. Cutting-edge technology has always been a major ingredient in Hadco’s formula for success. In 2000, light emitting diodes (LEDs) became available as a new source for white light and Hadco led the way in the outdoor market by offering some of the first commercially available landscape luminaires with this new technology. Today, Hadco offers a multitude of LED luminaires ranging from one watt, step and garden lighting to decorative, commercial luminaires which offer the equivalent performance of a 300 watt or greater HID luminaire at a fraction of the energy use. For more information, visit www.hadco.com.

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plant to be designated as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SIA’s more than 800 acres serves as a home for various wildlife including white-tail deer, rabbits, Canadian Geese, Mallard Ducks, squirrels, beavers, coyote, snapping turtles, frogs, red-tail hawks, blue heron and the Bald Eagle. For more information, visit www.subaru-sia.com.

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Windings Inc. specializes in the production of stators, rotors, insulated lamination stacks, precision wound coils, other custom wound products and higher level assemblies, including full motors and generators. With more than 45 years of experience in building components for electromagnetic/motion conversion applications, Windings has produced and supplied critical components to manufacturers in the motion control, medicine, avionics, aerospace, defense, power generation and automotive fields. That experience is a valuable resource companies utilize to overcome production issues, reduce development time and minimize cost. Windings Inc. enjoys dual certifications to the ISO 9001: 2008 and AS 9100 (Rev B) quality management systems. It also is compliant with the EU’s Directive 2002/95/EC, restriction on hazardous substances.

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Philips Hadco

Littlestown, PA

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Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.

Lafayette, IN

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Windings Inc.

New Ulm, MN

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Inficon EDC Inc.

Overland Park, KS

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Cummins Inc.

Mineral Point, WI

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Suncoast Digital Technology Inc.

Largo, FL

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Hoosier Tank

South Bend, IN

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Jerome Industries

Elizabeth, NJ

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Dart Controls Inc.

Zionsville, IN

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KeyTronic EMS

Spokane Valley, WA

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Southeastern Metal Products LLC

Charlotte, NC

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TruCut Inc.

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Concote Corp.

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ITT

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Winchester Electronics

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MidWest Acoust-A-Fiber

Delaware, OH

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Caterpillar Inc.

Peoria, IL

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Aero-K Inc.

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Labcon N.A.

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ACT Test Panels LLC

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Olympic Steel

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Motek-Team Industries

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Chart Industries Inc.

Canton, GA

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Florida MicroElectronics

West Palm Beach, FL

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Krause Corp.

Hutchinson, KS

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Micro Facture

Mountville, PA

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Thule Group

Seymour, CT

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TE Connectivity

Middletown, PA

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Aero Dynamic Machining Inc.

Garden Grove, CA

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BO/GAR Enterprises Inc.

Wyoming, IL

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TurboCombustor Technology

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J.D. Lincoln Inc.

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Osram Sylvania Inc.

Danvers, MA

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Littlestown Foundry Inc.

Littlestown, PA

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Zapp

Summerville, SC

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Zest Anchors

Escondido, CA

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Shiroki NA

Dalton, GA

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Card-Monore Corp.

Chattanooga, TN

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Apex Tool Group

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Advance Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Westfield, MA

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Yeomans Chicago Corp.

Aurora, IL

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Alpha High Theft Solutions

Canton, OH

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Drytech Inc.

Cookstown, NJ

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D&W Diesel Inc.

Auburn, NY

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Hydac

Bethlehem, PA

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A.J. Rose Manufacturing

Avon, OH

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3M

St. Paul, MN

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OMNI Flow Computers

Sugar Land, TX

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BorgWarner

Auburn Hills, MI

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MTE

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Prima Tech USA

Kenansville, NC

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Parker Hannifin Corp., Industrial Cylinder Div.

Des Plaines, IL

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Char-Broil LLC

Columbus, GA

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Belt Technologies Inc.

Agawam, MA

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Supreme Machined Products

Spring Lake, MI

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Elkay Manufacturing

Savanna, IL

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Teledyne

Lewisburg, TN

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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Woodcraft Industries Inc.

St. Cloud, MN

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San Marcos, CA

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Burlington, WA

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Orlando, FL

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JMS North America

Hayward, CA

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Winona, MN

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Johnson Truck Bodies

Rice Lake, WI

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Manitou Americas

Madison, SD

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Fireye Inc.

Derry, NH

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Medical Tactile

Los Angeles, CA

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Honeywell Aerospace

Phoenix, AZ

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Buffalo Filter

Lancaster, NY

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Flex-n-Gate Corp.

Urbana, IL

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Dyna Empire Inc.

Garden City, NY

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Southfield, MI

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Glenwood, MN

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Quality Bolt and Screw Co.

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Hamilton Sundstrand Electromagnetics

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Veris Industries

Portland, OR

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Utica Metal Products Inc.

Utica, NY

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Flint & Walling

Kendallville, IN

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Cardington, OH

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Polar Tank

Opole, MN

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Racine, WI

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Wayne

Austin, TX

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Redding, CA

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Terumo

Elkton, MD

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Panasonic Avionics Corp.

Lake Forest, CA

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Warren Pumps LLC

Warren, MA

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Vapor Bus International

Buffalo Grove, IL

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Manitowoc Pattern and Mfg. Co.

Manitowoc, WI

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Jeron Electronics

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CASE STUDY  OVT selected a system configuration that includes 10X/20X/50X multimag optics capable of an accuracy of better than ±0.0001 inch and an extended 24-inch travel stage able to accommodate long parts. With this configuration, OVT can quickly and accurately inspect and measure the entire array of parts that they produce. Source: Oak View Tool Co.

GREATER GAINS THROUGH DIGITAL INSPECTION Digital optical comparator makes the cut for growing orthopaedic cutting tools manufacturer.

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regrind shop, and over the years, OVT taying open minded to change can has undergone several technology be a tremendous asset to business additions and upgrades which have owners. Growing companies that inteallowed its business to grow. grate the latest technology Today OVT operates in order to keep pace with BENEFITS 24 hours a day, six days evolving requirements » First article inspection a week to manufacture can reap great rewards in was reduced from up to its own line of carbide increased productivity. 1½ hours to only 10 to 12 cutting tools developed This has been the case minutes with the digital for machining titanfor Oak View Tool Co. comparator. ium cobalt chrome and (OVT, Columbia City, » OVT has saved approxistainless steel materials. IN). OVT manufactures mately $120,000 a year by OVT also works closely state-of-the-art, qualusing a digital comparator. with medical OEMs, ity cutting tools for » With traditional comoften at the design the orthopaedic and parators, it took two OVT phase with product industrial cutting tool operators approximately 20 engineers, to develop industry. Matt Dahms, minutes to change the lens. cutting geometries president of OVT, foundWith the new digital optical required for OEMs’ sured the company in 1996 comparator, lens changes are not required. gical cutting devices. as a carbide cutting tool

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A BREAK WITH TRADITION To provide high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations, the part inspection process must be accurate and reliable. Dahms says, “As we were growing and expanding our manufacturing capabilities, we were finding that the traditional optical comparators we had been primarily using to check parts were not well suited to meet OVT’s increasing requirements.” OVT was not satisfied with the accuracy it was getting and also disliked the limitations of using overlays, also called templates or mylars. Optical comparators require overlays to allow operators to verify that parts are in tolerance. Overlays are not well suited for quick turnover jobs and present a number of problems, which include the requirement to be physically stored and managed, repeatability challenges from operator to operator, including the possibility of generating errors due to operator subjectivity. In addition, overlays can be damaged, can only be used at a single magnification and require periodic re-calibration. The accuracy of optical comparators also is often insufficient to meet today’s ever-tighter tolerances. At OVT, they are typically meeting tolerances of 0.001 inch and less. Other limitations include the fact that 30-inch optical comparators have a large footprint, taking up a lot of floor space. Also, optical comparators can only inspect parts that fit within their optical field of view. So, for example, a 10X magnification 30-inch comparator can only check parts that measure 3 inches or less against an overlay. At OVT this presented a problem. For example, when manufacturing reamers—which can be as long as 28 inches—they required a larger field of view. Dahms wanted a better way to check parts. Hearing of the success that some of his own customers, large medical

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device and orthopaedic implant OEMs, were having with the VisionGauge digital optical comparator, Dahms looked into this instrument’s capabilities and he liked what he saw during a demonstration. This led to OVT purchasing the digital optical comparator. INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY The VisionGauge digital optical comparator, developed by VISIONx (Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada) and distributed in North America by Methods Machine Tools Inc. (Sudbury, MA) is a fully-digital drop-in replacement for traditional analog optical comparators. It is available with the same range of magnifications and can accommodate the same part fixtures. OVT selected a system configuration that includes 10X/20X/50X multi-mag optics capable of an accuracy of better than ±0.0001 inch and an extended 24-inch travel stage able to accommodate long parts. With this configuration, OVT can quickly and accurately inspect and measure the entire array of parts that they produce. Parts range from a submicron-based solid carbide substrate tool specifically suited for cutting cobalt chrome, titanium and stainless steel, to taper ball end mills. VisionGauge offers benefits including the ability to work directly with computer-aided design (CAD) data, eliminating all of the problems having to do with the production, storage and management of overlays. Also, the CAD overlay “tracks the part” when you move the stage, allowing parts comparison to their CAD drawing across the entire stage travel, as opposed to just within the optical field-of-view. The digital comparator can be set up so that it automatically pulls up the correct overlay when the operator scans in the barcode on the router that accompanies the parts. Also, part changeover and part settings recall can be done with a single mouse click. The system’s autoalign tool that automatically lines up the CAD data to the part in seconds. According to Dahms, “In a job we just completed, first article inspection was reduced from up to one and a half hours to only 10 to 12 minutes with the digital comparator. Since our machines aren’t running during first article inspection, every minute counts.

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“Our recent purchase of the VisionGauge equipment has been a huge cost savings for us,” says Dahms. “The use of electronic overlay vs. Mylar overlay is extremely efficient. We are able to compare a part to its CAD data in real-time and completely automated by using the CAD auto-align and auto pass/fail tools. The results are repeatable, accurate and completely operator independent, drastically reducing our inspection times. We estimate conservatively that we have saved approximately $120,000 this year by using the digital comparator.” Documentation is improved because the VisionGauge comparator can be used to capture a high-resolution image of a part with its CAD overlay, as well capture an image showing automatically computed deviations from nominal, the auto pass/fail result and measurements of critical dimensions and annotations. This image can be time/date stamped and easily linked to job and lot numbers. The VisionGauge also can export all of its measurements, statistics and results to other applications, such as Microsoft Excel. With traditional comparators, it took two OVT operators approximately 20 minutes to change the lens. With the new digital optical comparator, lens changes are not required. Dahms says, “The ability to simultaneously have multiple electronic overlays and fixtures on the VisionGauge comparator for multiple part inspection, with no overlays or power lens changes, is extremely productive.” Due to its ease-of-use, the transition to the VisionGauge was simple and straightforward for operators. Dahms feels they are presently just scratching the surface of this machine’s capabilities. He is certain that OVT will continue to increase productivity using the VisionGauge comparator as they keep using and learning more about the system. “The addition of the state-of–the-art, easy-to-use VisionGauge digital optical comparator allowed us to substantially improve our quality control process, accuracy, reliability and throughput, which in turn will help us expand our business in demanding market sectors such as medical,” Dahms says. VISIONx Inc. (514) 694-9290 www.visionxinc.com

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create charts on their machines, set hen Douglas Winfrey, direcup to receive notifications, reduce the tor of quality, started at United number of errors and assist the inexpeGear and Assembly (Hudson, WI), rienced operator in understanding the the Synergy software from Zontec process clearly. “It’s a very good teach(Cincinnati) had already been puring tool to be able to explain with chased, but was not fully visuals to describe where utilized. “I inherited BENEFITS the process is running Synergy, and I enforced » By using Synergy, paperat and where we want it,” says Winfrey. work has been reduced, to be,” says Winfrey. Winfrey immediately resulting in a savings of 12 “Within seconds, we can saw the benefits of utilizman-hours per day. call up a part number ing the statistical process » Tool life management can on a machine and know control software. “The be budgeted more accuwhat’s going on with that real issue was that we rately and effectively based machine or the current were collecting all of this on collected data. production run. data, but not looking at » Nonconformities have been “Since implementing the data. Synergy gave reduced by 20%. Synergy, the reduction in us a way to easily pull up » Scrap rate has been reduced. paperwork is huge. Before the data and act on what every entry took us about we are seeing; it also gave 3½ minutes per sample us the ability to access size and now it only takes us less than the data anywhere in the world includ30 seconds. There are 240 critical ing our customer sites,” says Winfrey. characteristics we could be measuring United Gear and Assembly has been at any given time. Using Synergy has in business for 50 years. During that saved us about 12 man-hours per day,” time, they have evolved from a familysays Winfrey. owned business into a multi-million One of the benefits United Gear dollar company and a core supplier and Assembly has experienced is that of precision gears, shafts and related they came to a better understanding assemblies to companies in the automoof their machines and their capabilitive, agriculture, forestry, construction, ties. “Through data gathering, charting mining, marine and rail industries. and analysis, we can analyze data on “We are now expanding our presence every product produced in a particular along with our parent company, United machine. We can get to the root cause, Stars, based out of Beloit, WI, into the whether it is the people, the process or Pacific Rim and recently opened an the machine,” explains Winfrey. “We office in China,” Winfrey explains. run product on several machines. With After United Gear and Assembly Synergy we can compare a machine’s began using Synergy, they found that capability, which gives us the least the software made it easy for individuvariation and best product. We can see als without a statistics background to

inconsistencies and make systematic changes across the entire process. We can see data points for all products, regardless of machine and resolve inconsistencies for all processes.” Synergy also gives United Gear and Assembly the ability to effectively manage the lifecycle of its tools. Through the use of run charts and other Synergy tools, they can determine tool life and predict how many parts can run before needing to make adjustments or change out the tool. “We can budget our tool life management more accurately and effectively based on this data,” says Winfrey. Synergy has helped United Gear and Assembly in deciding whether to repair or replace equipment. “Synergy can show us if a particular machine can’t produce a particular product in a specific tolerance range. This data can then be used to justify procurement of new equipment,” Winfrey adds. In addition, Synergy helped United Gear and Assembly with its Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives. “In the aspects of our business where we are using Synergy, we have seen our PPM (parts per million) decrease,” says Winfrey. “On average, we have reduced our nonconformities by 20%. We also have a very low scrap rate in those applications.” Winfrey adds that Synergy also is a valuable business development tool. “I have been in meetings at the customer’s location where we are discussing a new product. Synergy gives us the ability to log into our server, show them the exact machine that would be used to produce the new product, what tolerance the machine is currently running and the capability history of that machine,” Winfrey explains. “This type of information shows the customer what they need to see before moving forward. Synergy provides us that edge to win the business.” Zontec (513) 648-9695 www.zontec-spc.com

After United Gear and Assembly began using Synergy, they found that the software made it easy for individuals without a statistics background to create charts on their machines, set up to receive notifications, reduce the number of errors and assist the inexperienced operator in understanding the process clearly. Source: Zontec

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Deltronic Corp.

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Faro

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Gradient Lens Corp.

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SigmaXL

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Kotem

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VisionX Inc.

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Mahr Federal Corp.

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Wenzel America

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Mark-10 Corp.

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Zontec Inc.

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United Gear and Assembly Uses Synergy to Bring in New Business One of the benefits United Gear and Assembly have experienced is that they came to a better understanding of their machines and their capabilities. “Through data gathering, charting and analysis, we can analyze data on every product manufactured on a particular machine. We can get to the root cause, whether it is the people, the process, or the machine,” said Winfrey. Winfrey states they also use Synergy 2000 for new business development. “I have been in meetings at the customer’s location where we are discussing a new product. Synergy 2000 gives us the ability to show them the exact machine that would be used to produce the new product, what tolerance the machine is currently running and the capability history of that machine,” Winfrey said. “This type of information shows the customer what they need to see before moving forward. Synergy 2000 provides us that edge to win the business.”

United Gear and Assembly is a multi-million dollar company specializing as a core supplier of precision gears, shafts, and related assemblies. When Douglas Winfrey, Director of Quality, started at United Gear and Assembly, he immediately saw the benefits of utilizing the Synergy 2000 software by Zontec. “Synergy 2000 gave us a way to easily pull up the data and act on what we are seeing; it also enables us to access the data anywhere in the world including our customer sites,” said Winfrey.

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Quality Assurance Brings New Confidence larger aerospace parts such as bulkheads, longerons, ribs, webs, frames and keep the same CALYPSO software and ZEISS quality. In 2011 they purchased a large bridge-style CMM, a MMZ 20/50/15. The ZEISS systems have helped Jamco gain more customers with their improved quality inspection accuracy and efficiency. The CMMs allow them reach their targeted tolerances that are all within 5 ten thousandths of an inch. Their touch-trigger CMM collected about 100 points in 2 to 3 hours while the ZEISS scanning CMMs gather about 1000 points in just 1 to 2 minutes. The ZEISS systems have given Jamco the confidence in their ability to do more inspection and to measure bigger parts.

Jamco Aerospace is a manufacturer of complex, structural components typically used in the aerospace industry. In 2006 they decided they needed more efficient quality inspection equipment to stay competitive in their industry and comply with their recent ISO 9001/ AS 9100, Rev. B certifications that require significant process documentation. Their touch-trigger CMM (coordinate measuring machine) and manual gages were no longer effective. Jamco decided that a Carl Zeiss CONTURA G2 10/21/6 VAST XXT RDS with scanning technology was the best fit for their inspections. The VAST XXT RDS articulating probe is designed for measuring small features and lots of angles. The scanning technology allows them to get much more information in a shorter amount of time. They liked the CONTURA system with the VAST XXT RDS articulating probe but also wanted a larger machine to more efficiently handle

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Contact: Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology 6250 Sycamore Ln N Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369 Phone: 1-800-327-9735 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.zeiss.com/metrology

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Diesel Engine Performance: Big Parts – Small Features anti-rotation interlocks to provide extremely safe operator use, and is mounted on an air flotation carriage that allows the operator to easily position multiple valve sets to the sensitive probe. Since the valve sets are repeated numerous times along the length of the head, indents are provided to easily position the head on the next set. Using easily configured MarWin software, a custom application lets the operator repeat the series of valve seat measurements with a single keystroke. The complete Mahr Federal Engineered Surface System allows users to quickly and safely make valve seat measurements, and ensure that the critical surface/contour parameters of all valve seats meet specifications.

Diesel engine components are under constant scrutiny for ways to improve their performance and effi ciency. One area of critical importance is how the intake and exhaust valves seat into the cylinder head. To avoid blow by, valve seats must be machined to precise angles and length, and finished to very tight surface/ contour parameters. The problem in making these measurements is that large cylinder heads—which can weigh 250 lbs. and run over 40 in. in length—must be manipulated quickly and precisely so that the valve seats—which are only 0.080 in. wide—are at the correct position and angle for the surface/contour probe. The solution is a specially designed Mahr Federal part rotation fixture that provides quick and balanced rotation of the parts to the required angle to match up to the sensitive probe. The fixture uses

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Case Study: The Fastest, Easiest, Most Accurate Way to Compare a Part to a CAD File Using the VisionGauge® Digital Optical Comparator (Patent Pending), a major aerospace manufacturer increased inspection accuracy and throughput, eliminated operator subjectivity, freed up floor space and was able to start recording complete product documentation and part history..

• Increase accuracy: VisionGauge® is a very high resolution software-based system that works directly with the CAD data. It is much more accurate than traditional optical comparators. • Eliminate operator subjectivity: with VisionGauge®'s Auto Pass / Fail tool, there is no more operator subjectivity! • Increase throughput: VisionGauge® can be setup so that it automatically pulls up the correct overlay when the operator scans in the part's barcode. Also, part changeover and part settings recall can be done with a single mouse click. This represents a huge time savings! • Inspect parts beyond the optical field of view: with VisionGauge®, the CAD overlay "tracks the part" when you move the stage. This allows you to compare parts to their CAD data across the entire stage travel, as opposed to just within the optical field-of-view as is the case with traditional optical comparators. • Improved documentation: the VisionGauge® can be used to capture complete time/date stamped product documentation and part history. • Less floor space and portable: VisionGauge® is much smaller than traditional optical comparators and can be moved without requiring re-calibration. • Ease of use: operators can quickly and easily transition over to VisionGauge®.

A major aerospace manufacturer implemented the VisionGauge® Digital Optical Comparator and achieved significant improvements on many different fronts: • No more overlays: VisionGauge® works directly with the CAD data and completely eliminates all of the problems having to do with the production, storage and management of overlays.

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SigmaXL® + Excel® = Easy Statistical & Graphical Analysis Cost Effective • Powerful • User-Friendly • Ideal for Training SigmaXL is a leading provider of user friendly Excel add-in tools for statistical and graphical analysis. Our flagship product, SigmaXL was designed from the ground up to be cost-effective, powerful, and easy to use. It allows users to measure, analyze, improve, and control their service, transactional and manufacturing processes. As an add-in to the already familiar Microsoft Excel, SigmaXL is ideal for training and is used by leading consultants. It is rapidly becoming the tool of choice for Six Sigma and Quality professionals. Priced at just $249, SigmaXL is a fraction of the cost of any major statistical product, yet it has all the statistical and graphical functionality most people need. SigmaXL includes Lean and DMAIC Templates and a Control Chart Selection tool to simplify the selection of SPC Charts. An example of user friendliness is the two sample comparison test. It automatically tests for normality, equal variance, means, and medians, and provides rule-based yellow highlight to aid the user in interpretation of the output. Low p-values are highlighted in red indicating that the results are significant. Other features include: Measurement Systems Analysis with confi dence intervals, Capability Combination Report (normal and non-normal data), Weibull Analysis, Design of Experiments (with “view power analysis”) and Multiple Linear Regression. Control Chart tools include: add data to existing control chart, split limits by historical group and an easy to read summary of test violations. SigmaXL, Inc. www.SigmaXL.com [email protected] 1-888-SigmaXL (1-888-744-6295)

SmartProfile Three-Dimensional GD&T Software Enhances Productivity for Precision Manufacturing SmartProfile is simple to use — just open the CAD file, identify datums/tolerances, import the point cloud, and click Evaluate. SmartProfile does the math in accordance with ASME and ISO GD&T standards. A color-coded chart indicates the status of each measured feature in a convenient Go/No-Go format, and displays the magnitude and direction of any variation. SmartProfile assures fully correct, complete application of GD&T tolerances, with simultaneous requirements. SmartProfile version 2.0 features a significantly improved UI with a logical, robust interface. ASME Y14.41-2003 annotations have been added, along with third tier GD&T capability. SmartProfile can export data directly to QC-Calc, and a Scripting Wizard has been added to simplify the automation process. Due to tighter integration, SmartProfile can now take advantage of the native capabilities of Windows™ 7. Visit www.kotem.com to see how SmartProfile enhanced productivity at Lowell Manufacturing, an orthopedic spinal implant manufacturer in Minneapolis.

KOTEM, a division of Quality Vision International (QVI®), has just released its newest version of 3D GD&T analysis software, SmartProfile® 2.0. SmartProfile provides fast, accurate analysis of measured data compared to a part’s CAD model using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and can be used to confirm design intent for Shape, Form, Profile, Orientation, and Location on any rigid part. SmartProfile works with point cloud data from any measurement system, allowing direct comparison of measurements made using differing techniques, or at different points in the manufacturing process, in one common format. Aerospace and medical device manufacturers have saved money by incorporating SmartProfile into their manufacturing/QC workflow.

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Tell Tool: Quality Assurance through Visual Inspection Today, Tell Tool ensures quality by using Hawkeye® borescopes, made by Gradient Lens Corporation, to visually inspect 98 percent of the pieces it manufactures. Borescopes are a key component in Tell’s visual inspection process because of complex geometries that are common in its products. For instance, some component cavities might be 5 or 6 inches into the part. “On one job, we actually go in with a flexible borescope to snake through some detail and around cast cavities to make sure there’s no extra material,” said Tell Tool’s Michael Ostrowski.

In

some instances, Tell undertakes the borescopic inspection that the customer would usually handle, a factor that has helped Tell reinforce customer relationships. Ostrowski estimates the company utilizes nearly 50 Hawkeye borescopes. For the customers of manufacturer Tell Tool, quality assurance is a matter of life and death. The company, which holds ISO 9001:2000

In addition to its general manufacturing area, Tell Tool uses Hawkeye borescopes in deburring, EDM, and extrusion/honing operations.

and AS 9100:2000 certifications, makes complex machined castings, forgings and wrought material for aircraft and spacecraft--parts upon which these craft rely to stay airborne. This mix of mission-critical components for high-stakes applica-

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tions makes visual inspection a key part of Tell Tool’s manufacturing process. In the past, Tell Tool met quality demands via manual, timeconsuming methods--making impressions or visual inspection using only the naked eye.

AMETEK JOFRA OFFERS SOLUTION TO CALIBRATION OF SHORT TEMPERATURE PROBES We explained how the customer could use the JOFRA STS-102 probe at the same depth as the tip of the sensor-under-test and get the same reading on both probes. Thus, this solution eliminated the temperature error they had observed using the standard method with the internal sensors used in most dry-blocks. After testing the method with the customer, AMETEK JOFRA was able to conclusively prove that the 3°C error observed at 54°C during calibration with their previous reference was not exhibited with our solution of the RTC, reference probe, and sanitary kit. AMETEK JOFRA has a posted specification sheet for the kit on AMETEK JOFRA offers a solution for customers needing to verify short

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calibrators accurately leaving users with a bath as their only solution. A manufacturer of animal health products in Omaha, NE who utilized an AMETEK JOFRA ATC-125 to verify ultra low temperature probes asked for a solution for their shorter probes, lengths of 2.5 to 3 in. in the 0 to 90°C range. The challenge with using a dry-block was getting the shorter probe to reach the calibration temperature shown on the calibrator. We demonstrated the RTC-156 calibrator and explained the dualzone control feature of the unit as well as the DLC functionality that is

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exclusive to JOFRA calibrators. We further showed them the sanitary sensor calibration kit that we have available.

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Precision Aerospace, Inc. Improves Quality and Revenue with the Thread-View System® primary contractors – including Eaton Corporation and Times Microwave System, accept Thread-View® calibration reports as proof of compliance with every delivery. The speed, repeatable reliability and documented results the system delivers have streamlined quality control process and reduced costs by improving throughput rates of inspection and elimination of challenges. Reduction in expense occurred through eliminating the costs of managing, calibrating and maintaining mechanical and optical gages. The company’s success is not only measured in reduced quality expense but demonstrated in Precision Aerospace’s earning the distinction of Supplier of the Year to Eaton, three years in a row.

CHALLENGE: A key subcontractor that makes flight safety critical components used in the U.S. NAVY’s F-18 strike fighter, Precision Aerospace, Inc. (CT) must unfailingly deliver parts that meet stringent prime contractor specifications, and are produced with thread forms in compliance with AS8879C and MIL-S-7742. Relying upon the traditional three-wire method and optical comparator measurements (both subject to machine and operator variances) Precision Aerospace encountered situations upon delivery of shipments which produced quality and compliance challenges. Defending responses added time, QA cost and disrupted revenue flow. SOLUTION: Quest Metrology’s Thread-View System® was purchased to streamline and improve the company’s external thread quality control environment. The Thread-View System® uses an automated non-contact measurement process which removes bias from the measurement results for every threaded part inspection or gage calibration. Proof of compliance to 8879c standards is documented automatically in the form of printed NIST-traceable reports.

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RESULTS: In the first use of the system, the company quickly appealed a challenge to their quality and recovered a $35,000 order. Now, Precision’s

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Jackson Jonson Enterprise Builds Custom Services Using the FaroArm Jackson Jonson Enterprise (www.jacksonjonson.com) is an independently-owned, design and fabrication company based in Austin, TX, offering product design, development and manufacturing services to a wide range of clientele including manufacturers, wholesalers, entrepreneurs and individuals. Specializing in reverse engineering, design, CAD and prototyping services, Jackson Jonson works with clients to take any idea from the “cocktail napkin” stage to ready-formarket products. Jackson Jonson chooses the FARO Edge ScanArm to ensure the quality of their work. As the latest generation of the FaroArm product line, the Edge improves production and reverse engineering processes by rapidly verifying or scanning parts with confidence and accuracy. Jackson Jonson uses their Edge to measure the engine enclosures of vehicles for Air Force One Performance Industries intake products. This allows them to gather critical dimensions in a digital format before they ever undertake a kit development. “By calculating the envelope in 3D space that we can fit our part into, the FaroArm allows us to build parts that fit the first time,” adds Mr. Smith. The portability, automatic reporting, and accuracy are key features that they rely on. “Jackson Jonson Enterprise was started with the FaroArm in mind; we have custom-built the service we offer to the public around the capabilities we have gained with the FaroArm. Because of how new we are, we haven’t so much replaced a process with the FaroArm as hit the ground running offering services not possible without the FaroArm,” says Mr. Smith.

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What is Wenzel Value? When you look to purchase an entry level CMM machine, what does the attractive advertized price really buy you? Is it just a CMM frame or the cost for a fully operational and tooled up machine which includes all the probing, software, installation and training you need? When we quote a Wenzel XO machine, you get everything you need. A mechanically accurate CMM made from thermally stable granite. A state of the art controller that is upgadeable to scanning in your shop. Software that is DMIS compliant and handles geometry, CAD, curves and surfaces. A State of the art Renishaw PH20, which reduces CMM cycle time by 200%. A stand for the machine. A desk with the controllers and probe interfaces built in. An ergonomic handbox with function keys and speed control. A FREE, 6 port toolchanger. Dell PC and Monitor. Calibration sphere. Delivery and Installation. Calibration to ISO10360. Training for 2 operators. 12 months warranty on everything. And after you bought the machine, does your vendor offer value for money also? Wenzel offers low cost software maintenance agreements, which you don’t have to buy and you don’t get penalized later if you skip years of SMA. Good value service. Certified calibrations. Discounts on spare parts and Renishaw accessories. Low air consumption due to the flatness of our guide ways and small air bearing gaps. Telephone and WebEx support. Contact us for a quote and see the WENZEL value for yourself. Or visit www.wenzelamerica.com to see for yourself. John Davies Wenzel America, Ltd. [email protected] 248 295-4300

Scanning a 2,300 Year Old Egyptian Coffin testament to the fact that ancient Egyptians went to great lengths to ensure life would continue after death. And in this spirit, the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art turned to technology to ensure this coffin would remain in peak condition well into the future. The museum’s universal collection of masterpieces covers the creative aspects of most cultures, and includes fine photography and a very large outside Sculpture Park. Kate Garland, senior conservator of objects at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, is responsible for the maintenance and well being of 3D objects. She oversees repair, authentication, general maintenance, and ensures the environment in the museum is suitable for works of art. With a collection of more than 33,500 art objects, this can be a formidable job. Vertically Speaking As the opening of the new Egyptian galleries loomed in the foreground, the initial room layout revealed the space would be optimized When the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO opened

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a 2,300-year-old noblewoman named Meret-it-es. Her spectacular inner and outer coffin from middle Egypt are graced with intricate hieroglyphics and images of gods and goddesses. This exhibit is a

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BALL BAR - DUMBELL of $700.00. OUR Ball Bar found that the “Z” axis of this machine was out of square with the “X” axis 0.009” (0.23 mm). The “Z” to “Y” and “X to Y” Axii were perfectly square. After adjusting “Z”-“X” the entire machine was measuring within 0.0003” (0.076mm). He wondered if we had any suggestions on how he might improve this accuracy. As this was an older manual machine, we told him that we thought this was an acceptable accuracy. A simple, inexpensive Ball Bar-Dumbell system provides legal certification according to ANSI B 89.4.1 or VIM-VAR 260

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Case Study: Candle Wick Tensile Testing Determining the crimp strength of a candle wick with metal clip base Wicks have been an essential component of can-

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crosshead reaches a limit switch and returns auto-

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wick during wax solidification to orient it axially. Sometimes, however, this tension is sufficient to separate the wick from the clip, resulting in manufacturing failures. One manufacturer of candles approached Mark-10 with a challenge

The force required to separate the candle wick from the metal clip is measured and used to proactively identify product failures, thereby reducing rework and recalls.

to improve their production process to minimize rework and recalls. Mark-10 proposed a testing system to measure the force required to separate the wick from the clip. The system consisted of a model

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and consistency, to the benefit of their customers.

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Multi-Sensor Machine Replaces CMM To meet the needs of new medical customers and to stay ahead of competition, a precision plastic injection company in Santa Rosa, CA searched for a multi-sensor inspection system. They needed to measure smaller features, reduce programming time, reduce measurement time, and improve operator/programmer easeof-use compared to their CMM. The company selected the Micro-Vu Vertex 320 vision system with a 4-station touch probe kit and a 12"x12"x6" measurement capacity. The company retired its CMM within months. The company's metrologist began programming parts using Micro-Vu's InSpec Metrology Software during the first demonstration. Small holes, angles, gaps, and steps are programmed and measured in seconds. Previous "operators" become "programmers" with InSpec's point-and-click programming. Parts from multiple mold cavities are measured in a single inspection program and setup. While the Vertex measures multiple pieces, the operator completes other quality/inspection tasks. When the inspection program is complete, the operator can quickly review toleranced and exported features in a summary window. If needed, the operator can edit tools from the multi-capture cache of images.

Tools can be reviewed and edited even after parts have been removed from the stage. When the company expanded, it purchased a second Vertex. InSpec's lighting calibration ensures that programs from one machine can run on another. Also, the system price with the 2-port touch probe kit, didn't require a VP's signature. Micro-Vu Corporation was established in 1959 and is a leading manufacturer of optical comparators, video systems, and multi-sensor measurement systems. Micro-Vu machines are designed, manufactured, and assembled in the United States.

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Surface roughness measurement of tube IDs critical to volume producer of needles

(Top) Detail of stainless steel micro tube bevel-cut to produce needle point. (Bottom) Finished needle. Image courtesy K-Tube Corp.

Stylus of Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-400 surface roughness tester is shown traversing ID of sectioned K-Tube micro tube needle stock. Image courtesy K-Tube Corp.

Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-400 with display/printer unit shown at top. Image courtesy Mitutoyo America Corp.

Stainless steel micro tubing – typically ranging in diameter from approximately 0.2” to 0.004” sometimes even smaller – is found in a wide variety of manufacturing applications including: medical, aerospace, energy, automotive and myriad other industries for fluid transport, dispensing, and mechanical structure. A sub-category of stainless steel micro tubing, medical/dental/hypodermic needle tubing, as the name implies, is small diameter needle stock which is hard drawn, cut and then ground to points to make hypodermic needles. With ever-tightening tolerances demanded by all parties to medical manufacturing processes, needle ID surface roughness is now commonly specified. K-Tube Corporation of Poway, California, (www.k-tube.com), the largest independent manufacturer of stainless steel micro tube in the United States, was an early adopter of measuring needle bore ID surface roughness – about 15 years ago it began engaging outside labs to make the measurements. But as interest in specifying ID roughness values continued to grow among K-Tube’s customers, (some of whom started to ask for Ra, Rq, and Rz parameters*) the company decided to attain an in-house, ID roughness measurement capability. Therefore about five years ago, the company installed a Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-400 portable

surface roughness tester capable of making as many as 36 kinds of roughness measurements satisfying the latest standards issued by ISO, DIN, ANSI, and JIS. The instrument provides a measuring resolution of 0.000125μ-m/0.005μin. and a traverse range of 800μ-m/0.032μ-in. Surface roughness is evaluated using Mitutoyo’s SURFPAK-SJ roughness analysis software program. K-Tube samples finished tube ID roughness on every production run down to 0.018” ID. To obtain measurements, samples generally 2” long are sectioned length-wise by grinding so that one-half the tube is removed leaving the other one-half undisturbed and accessible to the SJ-400 instrument’s measuring stylus. The roughness data becomes part of K-Tube’s customers’ order certification and quality records. * Roughness profile parameters: roughness average (Ra), root mean square roughness (Rq), roughness height (Rz). Roughness profiles are the finer scale surface variations that remain after form and waviness variations have been filtered out of the raw profile. Mitutoyo America Corporation 965 Corporate Blvd., Aurora, Illinois 60502 USA Phone: (630) 820-9666 Fax: (630) 820-2614 www.mitutoyo.com - Mark Izumi, Advertising & Promotions Manager, [email protected] K-Tube Corporation 13400 Kirkham Way, Poway, CA 92064 USA Phone: (800) 394-0058 Fax: (858) 513-9459 www.k-tube.com - Lori Tysdal, Quality Manager, [email protected]

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Automated Measuring Systems Speed Production and Reduce Costs As a solution, Tessy implemented ten SmartScope® video metrology systems from Optical Gaging Products (OGP®) to supplement their installed base of comparators and CMMs. As explained by Mark Towers, Director of Quality Assurance, “We use CMMs for many dimensional measurements, and SmartScope systems when parts are too flexible for touch probing, or when the parts are simply too small to probe.” Parts are mounted on custom fixtures and measured in batches on SmartScope systems. Automated measurement routines free the operator to perform other tasks. Injection molding is a continuous process with batches of parts being formed while others are measured. When the molding process drifts out of tolerance, many “bad” parts may be produced before the problem is detected. Tessy monitors its processes by sending all SmartScope measurement results to QC-Calc™ software for graphical statistical monitoring. QC-Calc presentation of SmartScope measurements allows Tessy engineers to adjust processes before out-of-tolerance parts are produced. Accurate, speedy SmartScope measurements allow Tessy to maintain quality with lower labor costs. Tessy Plastics (www.tessy.com, Elbridge NY) is a plastic injection molder that produces a mix of products for medical and consumer companies. Tessy initially relied on CMMs and optical comparators to measure molded parts to keep processes in spec. Not only was this slow, it was labor intensive. In addition, the industry trend was toward part miniaturization. Tessy needed to automate their measurement processes to speed things up, reduce labor costs, and to measure new parts too small to measure on a comparator.

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Inspection of Over Molded - Encapsulated Medical Devices trical tests but often destroys the assembly and can easily obliterate or mask the actual component failure. If your intent is to repair the assembly and return it to the customer, the process of quoting the repair can become much more costly for you and your customer if you only use these three test modes in you evaluation and repair quote. Scienscope has solved these problems for numerous medical device manufactures by providing x-ray systems that allow the user to quickly inspect an assembly and make an informed decision in the control of a process or repair of the assembly. One manufacture was doing a visual inspection and electrical test before quoting the customer on the repair of a very expensive encapsulated assembly, by using the x-ray system for initial inspection they were able to reduce their labor costs in the evaluation phase and provide the customer with a faster and more accurate repair quote. Another manufacturer was visually inspecting over molded components and using a time consuming process of painstakingly removing the over molded materiel to revel the suspect area, x-ray inspection saved tens of thousands of dollars in overtime costs per year.

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Dorsey Metrology International

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Faro

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Origin Technologies Corp.

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Edward Morse, Ph.D. Professor - Mechanical Engineering Center for Precision Metrology UNC Charlotte

Tony Picone President & CEO Mahr Federal Inc.

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Wenzel America

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Western Gage Corp.

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Zontec Inc.

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Laboratory Testing Inc. President Receives ASM Eisenman Award HATFIELD, PA—The ASM Philadelphia Chapter named Mike McVaugh, president of Laboratory Testing Inc., as the 2011 Eisenman Award recipient. The annual award is presented in recognition of dedicated service to ASM, foresight, leadership and promotion of the metals industry and metallurgical education. McVaugh received the award at the October 20, 2011 Chapter meeting and made a presenta4 NDT ● FEBRUARY 2012

tion on the topic, Technology Has Taken Testing to a New Level, which covered the evolution of mate-rials testing at LTI over the past 27 years, including broader capabilities, equipment enhancements and tighter quality control. Mike McVaugh is in his seventeenth year as president of Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), taking over the position when his father, Robert W. McVaugh, Sr., passed away in November 1994. McVaugh has been with the Company since it was started by his father in 1984 and filled the role of nondestructive testing manager in the early years. He is honored to receive the Eisenman Award and again follow in the footsteps of the senior McVaugh, who was the 1990 Eisenman Award recipient. Laboratory Testing Inc. began with a staff of 20 providing commercial nondestructive testing serv-ices in a 30,000-square-foot facility. Under Mike’s leadership, the company has significantly expanded the work force, facilities and services provided. Today, LTI is still a family-run business, but now em-ploys 125, operates out of two facilities with a total of 78,000 square feet and specializes in materials testing, specimen machining, nondestructive testing and metrology services. All operations have been computerized and state-of-the-art equipment is used throughout the facilities. When Laboratory Testing Inc. first went into business, most tests relied on a well-trained eye to in-terpret and document results. Over the last quarter century, technology has taken testing to a new level at LTI. Testing is critical in many industries such as aerospace, military, power-generation, automotive and for many other commercial businesses to assure quality materials and end products. These days, procedures and other requirements are more stringent than ever. Computerization and other advance-ments in test equipment have improved the depth of information, reliability, repeatability and documen-tation. Technology

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Mistras Buys English Industrial Testing Firm TEES VALLEY, ENGLAND—An industrial testing firm could create dozens of jobs in England after being bought by a sector giant. Tees Valley, England -based Engineering Test Services (ETS) has been acquired by Princeton, NJ-based Mistras Group Inc, for an undisclosed sum. ETS presently employs 85 but could extend that by 50 following the deal. The firm, formed in the 1970s, had turnover of more than £4m ($5.2 million) during the last year and the deal is expected to help drive its future growth plans. ETS provides non destructive testing (NDT) services, meaning it uses radiography and ultrasonics to carry out tests, rather than cutting components up. It also has a division providing personnel such as in-spectors and engineers to firms. Mistras employs more than 2,700 staff in 79 offices across the globe.

Aerospace and Ultrasonic Testing Company Innovate NDT Technique MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—EADS Innovation Works, a research and technology unit belonging to aero-space and defense group EADS, parent company of Airbus and Eurocopter, has teamed up with Norwe-gian firm DolphiTech to develop a new www.ndtmag.com

form of nondestructive testing based on ultrasonic camera in-spections. NDT is a way of screening objects—like an aircraft fuselage—and detecting damage not visible from the outside without having to destroy or break through the material. It usually involves radiogra-phy, infrared light, electromagnetism or endoscopy, but ultrasound is thought to be the best method, de-spite its high cost and difficulty to use. The 3-D ultrasonic camera, developed by DolphiTech, however, will apparently be cheaper than its predecessors and easier to operate. The firms hope their collaboration will result in a tool usable for all types of NDT applications and composite materials, not just in aerospace but for other industries too. A prototype will be available by the end of 2012. The partnership is also an important one for Dol-phiTech, providing the smaller Norwegian firm with a large market for its ultrasonic products, which

also include the world’s first ultrasonic 2-D barcode reader. (Story courtesy of www.eetimes.com)

Call for Papers, Presentations and Exhibitors at NDT in Canada 2012 In response to the members of the Candu Owners Group (COG) and the Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE), the fourth-annual International Candu In-service Inspection (ISI) workshop is jointly offered in conjunction with the NDT in Canada 2012 Conference. The program will feature presentations relating to the in-service inspection of Candu nuclear power plants and the in-service inspection of industrial equipment as found in mining, primary metals, manu-facturing, civil infrastructure, oil and gas and aerospace industries. Special emphasis will be placed on new developments and recent experiences with NDE

technology as applied to inspection reliability, risk based inspections, the qualification of inspection systems and the certification of NDT personnel. The timeline of events leading up to the conference is as follows: s&EBˆ$EADLINEFORABSTRACTSUB missions s-ARCHˆ!UTHORPRESENTERACCEP tance confirmed s!PRILˆ0RELIMINARYPROGRAM announced s-AYˆ&INALPROGRAMANNOUNCED s*UNEˆ$EADLINEFORRECEIPTOFFULL PRESENTATIONSANDORPAPERS 0OTENTIAL AUTHORS PLEASE REGISTER AND submit your abstract on-line at www.ndt. NET.$4#ANADA 0LEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT HTTPEVENTS CINDECAORCONTACT$EBBIE,UEY   EXT  OR E MAIL EVENTS CINDECA 6ISITHTTPEVENTSCINDECAORHTTPWWW candu.org for more information. NDT

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Automated Eddy Current Testing Supports Growing Trend Toward “In-Process” Inspection

Brass hex bar stock is fed into an eddy current coil. Source: Criterion NDT

Compared to magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection processes, eddy current testing systems are well suited to perform in-process inspections. By Dan DeVries In its 2000 annual survey, Quality Magazine found that only 43.9% of manufacturers were performing “in-process” inspections of parts. Today, the same survey indicates that 95% of manufacturers are doing some sort of in-process inspection. Driving this trend is the increased importance manufacturers are placing on quality. According to the current survey, the top five reasons manufacturers are making addi-tional investments in quality are: to increase productivity, to reduce scrap and rework, to increase production capacity, to reduce costs and to obtain tighter part quality standards. All of these also help to reduce warranty costs. Manufacturers like in-processes inspection as it fits into lean manufacturing processes, reducing ad-ditional process steps and finding problems in real-time, before bad batches of parts are manufactured. An integrated in-process inspection system not only rejects out of tolerance 6 NDT ● FEBRUARY 2012

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components, but it also helps to identify an upstream manufacturing process that is malfunctioning, alerting production manag-ers and even shutting down the production line. This saves in scrap costs and reduces manufacturing and shipping delays. Also supporting the trend toward in-process inspection is a continual reduction in the price of elec-tronics and memory. Embedded processors with full PC capabilities are a fraction of the cost they were ten years ago. These also run at much lower power, reducing heat and simplifying packaging require-ments. Low cost data storage, both on-premise and in the cloud, allows quality data to be stored for fu-ture reference and tied to a specific production lot or even individual parts. Compared to magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection processes, eddy current testing systems are well suited to perform in-process inspections. Modern eddy current instruments not only drive and receive signals from eddy current coils, they also fully integrate with material handling systems to oper-ate sorters, cutters and marking devices to identify defective materials and remove them from the pro-duction line. Alarms can be set to notify managers of multiple failures in a row, which may signify a process issue versus just a random failure. On-board memory can capture and store a shift’s worth of production run data, while connecting instruwww.ndtmag.com

ments to the plant network allows data to be stored off line or in the cloud.

Response Time Predictability One of the key parameters of an in-process eddy current system is the predictability of the system re-sponse time. Random or unpredictable delays or lags in the software are unacceptable in many operat-ing scenarios. In these situations, the testing software must run in a real-time kernel that is not affected by standard computer interrupts. One example of this scenario is the in-line testing of bar stock. Figure 1 shows a piece of brass hex bar stock being fed into an eddy current coil. If a flaw is discovered, the manufacture wants to cut that piece out in realtime. Any delay in the identification and response of the eddy current system might mean that more “good” material has to be rejected, or that the line has to slow down to meet testing re-quirements, both of which are unacceptable. In this application, line cutters travel in parallel with the bar stock to increase response time and rejection accuracy. Also, in this scenario, the eddy current probe contains two differentiating sets of eddy current wind-ings, as seen in Figure 2. The inner set of windings is used to detect small imperfections in the material. The outer windings are used to detect larger, gradual surface or subsurface defects in the material that result from raw material defects being present, which are then stretched out due to the manufacturing process. The eddy current system must detect these long slow subsurface transitions and small flaws, then report the condition so they can be removed. Reducing and standardizing delays by operating in real-time are also critical when trying to maxi-mize the throughput of discrete components inspection. The powder metal gear sorting station shown in Figure 3 is set to inspect and sort up to 60 parts per minute. The key to operation in this scenario is to detect when the part enters the testing probe, accurately determine the structure of the part, and then quickly send a signal to the www.ndtmag.com

The pictured probe contains multiple eddy current coil windings. Source: Criterion NDT

PLC operating the sorting mechanism. Any system delays would reduce the throughput testing capabilities. This type of test can be performed during the manufacturing process and only requires that the parts are cooled to room temperature.

Tech Tips: • A 2000 survey found that only 43.9% of manufac-turers were performing “in-process” inspections of parts. • Today, the same survey indicates that 95% of manufacturers are doing some sort of in-process inspection. • A powder metal gear sorting station can inspect and sort up to 60 parts per minute. • A properly designed in-process eddy current sys-tem not only facilitates 100% component inspec-tion but can decrease testing costs, decrease war-ranty and scrap costs and improve overall quality.

Critical Interfaces To maximize in-process testing capabilities, it is critical for eddy current systems to be fully integrated into the production line. Figure 4 shows an in-line bearing heat-treat testing station integrated into a ma-terial handling system. Figure 5 shows a detail of the eddy current coil. The eddy current instrument in-terfaces directly to the station’s PanelMate controller. Communication signals passing back and forth include test enable, which lets the eddy current system know the part is in place and the test can begin, test inprocess, test complete, and the actual testing results. If the bearing passes the heat-treat test, the material handling station sends the part to the next manufacturing process. If the bearing fails, it gets sent to a reject bin. Eddy current instruments can turn a light pole indicator red, and signal operators or manufacturing managers that a reject condition has occurred. The system can also be configured to indicate/alarm when multiple rejects have occurred in a row. In advanced scenarios, this information could be relayed to the PC or cell phone of the

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manufacturing manager. Having this information readily available enables the operator/manager to shut down the line to find the defective upstream process. For a bearing heat-treat line, it could include a failure of induction heat-ing coils, induction heating power supplies, poor parts handling during the heat-treating process, or mal-functioning quench units. The eddy current tests can also identify machining issues associated with tooling wear resulting in out of tolerance parts. Beyond setting the eddy current testing parameters of frequency, drive and alarm tolerances, the eddy current instrument operator can also set a test result output time delay or extension depending on the timing needed between PLC and instrument to meet the line’s production rate. The eddy current in-strument must also be capable of being configured into a limited (restricted) access mode. This

A powder metal gear sorting station can inspect and sort up to 60 parts per minute. Source: Criterion NDT

Pictured is an eddy current in-line bearing heat-treat testing system in a material handling station. Source: Criterion NDT

ensures that only skilled and authorized operators can adjust the testing parameters which are critical in main-taining production process consistency. This can be set as a multi-tier limited access, giving some ac-cess to operators and then

increased amounts of access to supervisors and metallurgists.

Capturing the Data Companies are being driven to capture data at every process step. While this focus has been seen in the food industry, automotive and medical manufacturing are starting to see more of this. Individual com-ponents are being serialized and tracked from initial forging to final machining. This helps to ensure traceability and recording of quality processes. The electronic nature of the eddy current test results makes it very easy to store and later review the test results. Bar-code scanning data can easily be used to tie component serial numbers to test data. Ultimately, data from different product lines and plants can be stored together.

Conclusion A properly designed in-process eddy current system not only facilitates 100% component inspection but can decrease testing costs, decrease warranty and scrap costs and improve overall quality. Above all it can verify manufacturing processes in real-time and store data for future analysis. NDT Dan DeVries is the Director of Marketing for Criterion NDT, a U.S.-based company specializes in providing engineered eddy current application solutions for validation of heat treat processes and ma-terial structure and finding manufacturing and material flaws and serves the needs of the automotive, medical and bar, tube and wire markets. [email protected] www.criterionndt.com 8 NDT ● FEBRUARY 2012

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A liquid penetrant inspection under black light shows the detection of surface flaws. Source: Mag-naflux

WATER-WASHABLE and Post-Emulsified Penetrants

Although Liquid Penetrant Inspection is recommended for the detection of all types of surface flaws, the selection and use of the penetrant is going to depend on a number of factors. By Cheri Stockhausen If working to any specification, whether military or private, the penetrant selection for a process will be spelled out. Other selection criteria include the surface and configuration of the part to be tested. Also, the size and location of the defect determines the sensitivity level required. Also, how critical is the function of the part to be inspected, such as used in rotating or moving components, and is it subject to excessive heat. All penetrant materials do not perform the same and are not designed to do so. Different formulations have been developed to address a variety of inspection applications. For the purpose of this dis-cussion, we will look at both water-washable and post-emulsified penetrants.

Water-Washable Penetrants Water-washable penetrants (Method A) are available as Fluorescent (Type 1) or Visible (Type 2) pene-trants and in all sensitivity levels. The waterwash method is popular for several reasons. It is less ex-pensive, the process time is quicker, there 10 NDT ● FEBRUARY 2012

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are fewer processing steps and timing variables are reduced. Water-washable penetrants work best on rough surface parts, threaded or grooved parts and those with holes and orifices, which may be difficult to remove with the post emulsification method. It is es-pecially suitable for automation, larger parts, leak testing and use on parts that are incompatible with oil-based systems. Water-washable penetrants are removed by manual or automated water spray, manual wipe or air agitated immersion wash. If a manual spray is used, the water pressure should not exceed 40 psi; the temperature should be between 50 –100 F using a coarse spray at a minimum distance of 12 inches. Al-though water washable processing has its advantages, certain specifications will restrict its use because over-washing can occur in shallow discontinuities, which makes rinsing time critical to the process.

Recommended Developers for WaterWashable Penetrants Developers increase the visibility of both the visible and fluorescent penetrants. They draw the pene-trant out of the flaws and spread the indication for brighter results. The developer you choose should be able to provide a good, uniform contrast; be easy to apply and remove; and work well with the penetrant chosen. Dry developers are the most effective for fluorescent water-washable penetrants. It is the easiest www.ndtmag.com

As pictured, the liquid penetrant will fluoresce under black light. Source: Magnaflux

etrants, a non-aqueous or solvent developer is recommended be-cause it gives the best contrast to the penetrant. Advantages to Water-Washable Penetrant s,OWERCOSTNOEMULSIFIERNEEDED s&EWERPROCESSINGSTEPS s0ROCESSTIMEREDUCED s6ARIABLESASSOCIATEDWITH0%DWELL time eliminated

developer to apply. However, before using a dry developer, it is important that the part be completely dried after the rinse before applying the dry powder. It can be applied by immersion or by dusting with hand-held powder bulbs. In automated systems, developers are applied in a swirl cloud developer sta-tion. The use of a dust collector to evacuate the powder from the chamber is also recommended. A non-aqueous developer is a convenient solvent developer for portable fluorescent aerosol penetrant inspec-tions. Water-soluble developers are not recommended for use with water-washable penetrants because it is possible that when used with these penetrants, it will act as an additional emulsifier and wash the penetrant away. Many specs will prohibit the use of these developers with water washable penetrants. With visible water-washable pen-

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Post-Emulsifiable Penetrants When removal of the penetrant from the defect due to over-washing of the part is a concern, a post-emulsifiable penetrant system can be used. These parts are usually smoothed surfaced and perform critical functions that require higher SENSITIVITYTOSMALLERDEFECTS0OST EMUL sifiable penetrants require a separate emulsifier to break the penetrant down and make it water washable. Method C relies on a sol-vent cleaner to remove the penetrant from the part being inspected. Method B and D penetrants require an additional processing step where a separate emulsification agent is applied to make the excess pene-trant more removABLEWITHAWATERWASH,IPOPHILICEMUL sification systems are oil-based materials that are supplied in ready-to-use form. Hydrophilic systems are water-based and supplied as a concentrate that must be diluted with water prior to use.

Emulsifiers Lipophilic emulsifiers-ETHOD" WERE introduced in the late 1950s and work with both a chemical and mechanical action. After the emulsifier has coated the surface of the object, mechanical action starts to remove some of the excess penetrant as the mixture drains from the part. During the emulsification time, the emulsifier diffuses into the remaining

penetrant and the resulting mixture is easily removed with a water spray. Hydrophilic emulsifiers -ETHOD $ ALSO REMOVE THE EXCESS PENETRANT with mechanical and chemi-cal action but the action is different because no diffusion takes place. Hydrophilic emulsifiers are basi-cally detergents that contain solvents and surfactants. The hydrophilic emulsifier breaks-up the pene-trant into small quantities and prevents these pieces from recombining or reattaching to the surface of the part. The mechanical action of the rinse water removes the displaced penetrant from the part and causes fresh remover to contact and lift newly exposed penetrant from the surface. The hydrophilic post-emulsifiable method is more sensitive than the lipophilic post emulsifi-able method and has made the latter method virtually obsolete. The major advantage of hydrophilic emulsifiers is that they are less sensitive to variation in the contact and removal time. While emulsifica-tion time should be controlled as closely as possible, a variation of one minute or more in the contact time will have little effect on flaw detectability when a hydrophilic emulsifier is used. However, a variation of as little as 15 to 30 seconds can have a significant effect when a lipophilic system is used. Advantages of the Post-Emulsifiable Penetrant Process s(IGHERSENSITIVITYTOSMALLERDEFECTS s3HOWSWIDE SHALLOWDEFECTS s-ORECONTROLLEDREMOVALOFSURFACE penetrants Disadvantages of the Post-Emulsifiable Penetrant Process s%XTRAPROCESSINGSTEP s%MULSIFICATIONTIMECONTROLISCRITICAL s0ENETRANTREMOVALISDIFFICULTIN threaded parts, holes and slots s.OTGOODONROUGHSURFACESNDT Cheri Stockhausen is a Product Manager for Magn flux, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. www.magnaflux.com

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SHEAR TESTING IN PROCESS Design, Quality Control The choice of tooling, ease of processing and product quality are just a few of the factors driven by material shear strength. By Brett Pond and Thomas Harris

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Shear is defined as the force that causes two contiguous parts of the same body to slide relative to each other in a direction parallel to their plane of contact. Shear strength is the stress required to yield or fracture the material in the plane of material cross-section [1]. To the layman, this equates to “punch-ing” or “chopping” a section or piece from a larger body of material and the strength required to ac-complish this. Examples of shear methods to trim or remove material include punching shapes from sheet metal, cutting a piece of paper with scissors or even using a cookie cutter to shape cookie dough. As the above examples suggest, there are many common applications that are affected by the shear strength of a material. The choice of tooling, ease of processing and product quality are just a few of the factors driven by material shear strength in these applications. Imagine, for example, trying to cut a disk out of sheet steel using a plastic cookie cutter or spending a lot of money to buy a diamond tip blade in order to cut paper. These are extreme cases of misunderstanding the requirements to shear the respec-tive materials, but highlight the importance of knowing their shear properties. A more realistic example would be the careful selection of material for a shear pin such that the pin shears at a specific force or load in order to prevent a more catastrophic failure. A railroad crossing gate is one of the many exam-ples of such a design, requiring only a replacement shear pin after being impacted by an automobile rather than replacing the entire gate arm. The importance of shear testing for a specific material depends on the type of material. Isotropic ma-terials are those with consistent material properties in all directions. Most common metals are

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isotropic until they have been cold worked, at which point they become anisotropic. Anisotropic materials, such as cold worked metal, wood and composites, have varying material properties in specific directions. Testing for shear properties is especially important in anisotropic materials because of the complicated relationship between tensile stress and shear stress. The strength of a composite rod, for example, is much higher along the length of the rod than in a transverse direction. Similarly, the shear properties of a cold-rolled fastener, which may be subject to shear loads by design, can be significantly different than the shear properties of a hot-rolled fastener with the same tensile strength. The shear stresses in a component may be there by design or they may be caused by external forces. Shear pins, shaft keys and certain fasteners are designed to withstand shear forces. Similarly, torsional shafts and asymmetric cantilever beams must be designed to withstand shear stresses caused by tor-sional forces. Many manufacturing processes, such as punching and deep drawing, rely on materials failing as a result of shear forces. Whether you are designing material to withstand shear stresses or fail as a result of them, it is important to accurately know the shear strength of that material. Shear characteristics are also important when characterizing the structural integrity of a bond

TECH TIPS ● Shear is defined as the force that causes two con-tiguous parts of the same body to slide relative to each other in a direction parallel to their plane of contact. ● Shear testing is commonly performed by pulling on the part or joint arranged in a double shear configu-ration using a standard tensile test machine for fas-teners, friction joints and drive keys. ● Softer materials such as plastics or rubber can be easily tested using a punch die. www.ndtmag.com

Pictured is the fracture of a keyed shaft under normal torsional stresses.

be-tween two surfaces. This bond could be a weld, an adhesive bond or a friction joint. In all of these cases, failure of the bond is primarily dependent on its shear strength, which can only be experimentally determined by a shear test. Though the direction of force differs between tensile (axial) and shear stresses, there is a relationship between the two. Pulling in a single direction on a part or specimen will cause only an axial tensile stress in that direction. However, this same axial force causes the part to be stressed in shear in different directions. For isotropic materials, planes of maximum shear stress are oriented 45° from planes of maximum tensile or compressive stress. This is why components that fracture under torsional forces, which impart shear stresses on the component, commonly fracture on a plane or spiral oriented 45° from the torsional axis. The other implication of this relationship between tensile and shear stresses is that a component subjected only to axial tensile forces can still fail due to shear stresses in excess of the material shear strength. There are a variety of factors that may affect the shear properties of a material. For metals, grain size, cold work, microstructure and impurities or contaminants will all affect shear strength. Shear strength of plastics will depend largely on the chemical makeup and percent crystallization. Composite materials will vary in shear properties depending on the relative volume of each constituent as well as their arrangement or structure. For all materials, the shear properties will vary depending on the tem-perature of the application. There are several test methods for determining the shearing characteristics of a material. Some are more reliable or accurate than others. Shear testing is commonly performed by pulling on the part or joint arranged in a double shear configuration using a standard tensile test machine. This method works well for fasteners, friction joints and drive keys. Softer materials such as plastics or rubber can be easily tested using a punch die as detailed in ASTM D732. Testing the shear properties of adhesive bonds, composite laminates and wood structural panels is more difficult than the prior listed materials due to the small size and orientawww.ndtmag.com

tion of the bonding layer(s). Some of the methods developed to test the in-plane shear properties of these laminated materials are 3- and 4-point bend tests (ASTM D2344), notched shear specimen test (ASTM D3846), 45° tensile test (ASTM D3518), rail shear test (ASTM D4255) and Iosipescu double V-notched test [2]. Of these laminate shear tests, the Iosipescu double V-notched test is most highly recommended because it provides the most accurate and reliable results and even can be used to test brittle materials. The rail shear test also can provide accurate and reliable re-sults, but requires larger test specimens [3]. Though less accurate, the 3- or 4-point bend tests (ASTM D2344) can be very useful as a quality-control test because they are a good measure of quality of the laminate and there is an abundance of historical data for this type of test. Shear testing of thicker materials or entire parts and assemblies can still be

accomplished with cus-tom test setups, but typically are performed similarly to one of the above listed tests. Parts that are subject to cyclic shear stresses may be susceptible to fatigue cracking in a shear mode. Typical fracture properties of a material are generated by performing cyclic endurance tests in a mode of axial stress. The fatigue data obtained from these test methods are not necessarily consistent with what you would observe in a shear mode endurance test. Shear fatigue testing of materials can be ac-complished using the methods for static shear testing, provided that the equipment and setup are capa-ble of cyclically applying the required forces in the prescribed directions. ASTM C394 provides one such method for performing shear fatigue testing on sandwich core materials. With current and evolving industry relying more heavily on composites and bonded materials, the need for reliable and accurate shear testing is at an all-time high. When parts or processes in a produc-tion are subjected to shear forces or stresses, quality control programs should include shear testing to ensure that processes are optimized and parts are safe. Fortunately, with the proper knowledge and test methods, shear testing can be performed accurately and reliably in a common laboratory setting. NDT Brett Pond, PhD, PE, and Thomas Harris are both with TUV Rheinland Rail Sciences, Inc. (TUV-RSI). Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.rsime.com

References

Pictured is the fracture surface of a 3/4inch bolt that failed in shear overload.

[1] Dictionary of Materials and Testing, William H. Cubberly, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 1993. [2] D. Walrath and D.F. Adams, “Iosipescu Shear Properties of Graphite Fabric/ Epoxy Composite Laminates,” UWMEDR-501-103-1, University of Wyoming. [3] Engineered Materials Handbook – Volume 1: Composites. ASM International, Metals Park, Ohio, 1987. [4] "Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool," D732, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, American Society of Testing and Materials.

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3-D Imaging ...........................................................16

Comparators ................................................19

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Data Reduction............................................19

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High Speed Analysis ...................................19 Multichannel ................................................19

Grips & Fixtures .....................................................23

Remote Field ................................................19

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Single Channel.............................................19

Hardness Test ........................................................23

Sorting/Hardness ........................................20

Brinnell ..........................................................23

Testers, Bar and Billet .................................20

Microhardness .............................................24

Testers, Tubing and Pipe............................20

Portable ........................................................24

Battery Packs .........................................................16

Eddy Current Test Equipment ............................20

Rockwell........................................................24

Blacklight ...............................................................16

Detectors, Crack ..........................................20

Ultrasonic .....................................................24

Bond Tester ............................................................16

Instruments, Coating Thickness ...............20

Borescopes.............................................................16

Instruments, Conductivity ........................20

Flexible ..........................................................16

Instruments, Corrosion Detection ...........20

Rigid...............................................................17

Instruments, Metals Sorting .....................20

Video..............................................................17

Microprocessor Based ................................21

Bulbs .......................................................................17

Eddy Current Equipment, Miscellaneous.........21

Image Processing Equipment ............................24

Coating Measurement ...............................21

Immersion Tanks ...................................................24

Flux Leakage ................................................21

Impact Testers .......................................................24

Hall Effect .....................................................21

Infrared Testing Equipment ................................24

Magnetic Induction ....................................21

Detectors and Arrays, Infrared .................24

Rail Testing ...................................................21

Process Control Systems, Infrared ...........24

Accelerometers and Sensors ..............................16 Acoustic Emission Testing ...................................16 Alloy Analyzers......................................................16

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C Calibration Labs ....................................................17 Calibration Services, Materials Test Equipment ............17 Cameras, Infrared .................................................18

I Illuminators ...........................................................24 Image Digitizing Systems ...................................24

Reinforcement Bar Detection ...................21

Color Matching......................................................18

Resistivity Testing .......................................21

Color Measurement..............................................18

Standards, Calibration/Reference ............21

Color Test ................................................................18

Elasticity Testers....................................................21

Colorimeters ..........................................................18

Electromagnetic Test ...........................................21

Compression Testing............................................18

Electromechanical Tester ....................................21

Computed Tomographic Systems .....................18

Environmental Testing.........................................21

Corrosion Mapping ..............................................18

Extensometers ......................................................21

Corrosion Testing ..................................................18

L Laser Methods .......................................................24 Profilometry .................................................24 Shearography ..............................................24 Leak Test Equipment ............................................24 Differential Pressure ...................................24 Helium ...........................................................24

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Crack Detection ....................................................18 Creep Tester ...........................................................18

Fatigue Testing ......................................................21

Pressure Decay ............................................24

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Pressure Gages ............................................24

Mass Flow .....................................................24

Film ..........................................................................21

Ultrasonic .....................................................24

Data Collection and Analysis..............................18

High-speed ...................................................21

LED Ringlight.........................................................24

Digitizer ..................................................................18

Radiographic................................................21

Light Sources .........................................................24

Durometers............................................................18

Flashlamps .............................................................22

Liquid Penetrant Testing .....................................24

Flaw Detectors ......................................................22

Comparator Blocks .....................................24

Eddy Current ................................................22

Developers ...................................................24

Handheld ......................................................22

Electrostatic Sprayers .................................24

Ultrasonic .....................................................22

High Temperature Penetrant Systems ....24

Probes and Coils, Custom ..........................19

Flexure Testers.......................................................22

Meters ...........................................................25

Probes and Coils, Differential ...................19

Fluorescent Inspection ........................................22

Penetrants ....................................................25

Probes and Coils, Reflection .....................19

Fluoroscopic Systems ..........................................22

Penetrant Test Kits ......................................25

Probes and Coils, Semi-differential .........19

Flux Leakage Inspection Equipment ................22

Processing Equipment ...............................25

Eddy Current Systems ..........................................19

Force Gages ...........................................................23

Test Panels ....................................................25

E Eddy Current Probes ............................................18 Probes and Coils, Absolute .......................18

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Piezocomposite ...........................................30

Pressure Testing ....................................................28

Ultrasonic .....................................................30

Pulse Echo ..............................................................28

Tube Testing ..........................................................30

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Radiographic Test Systems .................................28

Ultrasonic Calibration Blocks .............................31

Field Indicators ............................................28

Radioscopic Systems............................................28

Ultrasonic Test Equipment ..................................31

Instruments/Meters, Field Strength ........28

Remote Visual Inspection Products ..................28

Accessories ...................................................31

Magnetic Particles ......................................28

Resonant Inspection ............................................28

Inspection System.......................................31

Magnetizing Equipment ............................28

Robotic Inspection Systems ...............................28

Machine Vision ......................................................28 Magnetic Particle Testing ....................................28 Automated Systems ...................................28 Coils ...............................................................28

Meters, Light ................................................28

Roughness Measurement ...................................28

Rubber, Magnetic ........................................28 Yokes..............................................................28

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Materials Testing Services / Labs .......................26 Metallography Services .......................................26 Microscopes ...........................................................26 Binocular.......................................................26 Compound....................................................26 Confocal ........................................................26 Confocal Laser Scanning ...........................26

Probes ...........................................................31 Test Blocks ....................................................31 Thickness Gages ..........................................32 Ultrasonic Couplants ..................................32

Materials Analysis Equipment............................25 Materials Testing Consultants ............................26

Portable ........................................................31

Scanner, Handheld ...............................................28

Universal Testing Machines ................................32

Servo Testers..........................................................28

UV Lamps ...............................................................32

Shear Testers..........................................................28

UV Testing ..............................................................32

Software .................................................................28 Image Processing ........................................28

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Location ........................................................28 Manufacturing Process Setup ..................28 Pattern Recognition ...................................28

Vibration Test.........................................................32 Video Cameras and Systems...............................32

Statistical Waveform Analysis ...................28

Video Measuring...................................................32

Spark Testers..........................................................28

Videoscopes...........................................................32

Scanning Probe ...........................................26

Spectrometers.......................................................28

Volumetric Measurement ...................................32

Stereo ............................................................26

Spectrophotometers............................................28

Toolmaker .....................................................26

Strain Measurement.............................................28

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Trinocular......................................................26

Surface Topography .............................................28

Digital ............................................................26 Digital X-Ray ................................................26

Weld Inspection Equipment ...............................32 Weld Process Monitor, Inspection .....................32

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Wire Crimp Pull Tester ..........................................32

NDT Certification ..................................................26

Tensile Testing .......................................................29

Wire Testing ...........................................................32

NDT Consultants ...................................................27

Thermography ......................................................29

NDT Equipment Repair ........................................27

Flash...............................................................29

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NDT Labs ................................................................27

Pulsed ............................................................29

X-ray ........................................................................32

NDT Labs / Services ..............................................27

Thickness Measurement .....................................29

Accessories ...................................................32

NDT Scanners ........................................................27

Torsion Testing ......................................................29

Diffraction ....................................................32

NDT Training ..........................................................27

Training ..................................................................29

Noncontact Video Measuring System ..............27

Eddy Current ................................................29 Liquid Penetrant .........................................29

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Digital ............................................................32 Film ................................................................33 Fluorescence ................................................33 Generators ....................................................33

Magnetic Particle ........................................29

Inspection Services .....................................33

Radiography.................................................30

Inspection Systems .....................................33

Ultrasonic .....................................................30

X-Ray Machine .............................................34

Transducers............................................................30

Spectrography .............................................34

Angle Beam ..................................................30

Tomography .................................................34

Penetrant Systems................................................27

Contact ..........................................................30

Tubes .............................................................34

Phased Array Ultrasonic Imaging ......................28

Dual................................................................30

XRF Analyzers ........................................................34

Plasticity Testers....................................................28

Immersion ....................................................30

XRF Analyzers Portable .......................................34

Optical Inspection, Automated..........................27

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3-D IMAGING

ACCELEROMETERS AND SENSORS

AV&R Vision & Robotics N Creaform (302) 444-6696 FARO Hadland Technologies Inc. JG&A Metrology Center Keyence Corporation of America

North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N YXLON (330) 798-4800

Quickly find burrs and other defects!

Keyence Corporation of America MISTRAS Group Inc., MISTRAS Products & Systems

ACOUSTIC EMISSION TESTING N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 MISTRAS Group Inc., MISTRAS Products & Systems

ALLOY ANALYZERS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Niton Analyzers N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

BATTERY PACKS DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG

BLACKLIGHT Blueline NDT Bulbworks N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

BOND TESTER Made in USA

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

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N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Borescopes-R-Us N Gradient Lens Corp. (585) 235-2620

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N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606 JME Technologies Inc. Lenox Instrument Co. Inc. N Machida Inc. (800) 431-5420 Optim LLC RF System Lab Richard Wolf Industrial Borescope, Industrial N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Titan Tool Supply Inc. RIGID N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Borescopes-R-Us N Gradient Lens Corp. (585) 235-2620 N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606

JME Technologies Inc. Lenox Instrument Co. Inc. N Machida Inc. (800) 431-5420 Mitutoyo America Corp. Richard Wolf Industrial Borescope, Industrial N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Titan Tool Supply Inc.

RF System Lab Richard Wolf Industrial Borescope, Industrial N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Titan Tool Supply Inc.

BULBS

CALIBRATION SERVICES, MATERIALS TEST EQUIPMENT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Arcadia Aerospace Industries Beta LaserMike CyberMetrics Corp.

Bulbworks

VIDEO N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Borescopes-R-Us N Gradient Lens Corp. (585) 235-2620 N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606 JME Technologies Inc. Lenox Instrument Co. Inc. N Machida Inc. (800) 431-5420

N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

CALIBRATION LABS C.S.C. Force Measurement Inc. EMI Gage Laboratory Testing Inc. Mitutoyo America Corp.

Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp. Mitutoyo America Corp. MKS Instruments Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Spectronics Corp. (516) 333-4840 N Sun-Tec Corp. (248) 669-3100

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Test Systems

COLORIMETERS

International ColorTec

CAMERAS, INFRARED COMPRESSION TESTING

Hamamatsu Corp. Xenics

Admet Inc. AMETEK, Measurement

COLOR MATCHING

and Calibration ColorTec

Technologies N Applied Test Systems

COLOR MEASUREMENT

Inc. Epsilon Technology Corp.

N Creaform

Imada Inc.

(302) 444-6696 Delta Computer Systems, Motion Controllers

ColorTec

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400 Hadland Technologies Inc. JG&A Metrology Center Nikon Metrology Inc.

(724) 283-1212

ColorTec

COLOR TEST

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS

Mark-10 Corp.

North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N YXLON (330) 798-4800

Mecmesin Corp.

CORROSION MAPPING N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

Creaform’s solution to pipeline external corrosion Includes a Handyscan 3D laser scanner and the Pipecheck data acquisition/analysis software. | Scanning speed 10+ times faster than pit gauge technique | No need for encoders or bulky mechanical scanners to reference the data | High accuracy and resolution in any field vibrating environment | Results generated on site in a few minutes.

CORROSION TESTING Aero Nav Laboratories N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Creaform (302) 444-6696 CSZ Testing Services N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Qualitest USA LC

N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Spectronics Corp. (516) 333-4840 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

CREEP TESTER AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212 Imada Inc.

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS AV&R Vision & Robotics Beta LaserMike CyberMetrics Corp.

DIGITIZER N Creaform (302) 444-6696 FARO

DUROMETERS AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies Imada Inc. Qualitest USA LC

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N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212 AV&R Vision & Robotics Detection Technology, Security and Safety BU Foerster Instruments Inc. Keyence Corporation of America

NDT SPECIAL SECTION

EDDY CURRENT PROBES PROBES AND COILS, ABSOLUTE N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 www.ndtmag.com/buyersguide

N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

(781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245 VM Products Inc.

PROBES AND COILS, CUSTOM N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Criterion NDT Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 VM Products Inc.

PROBES AND COILS, DIFFERENTIAL

PROBES AND COILS, SEMIDIFFERENTIAL

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Keyence Corporation of America N Olympus NDT

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

PROBES AND COILS, REFLECTION

EDDY CURRENT SYSTEMS

N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

COMPARATORS

MULTICHANNEL

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Magnetic Analysis Corp. N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 ibg NDT Systems Corp. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 TecScan Systems Inc. N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

DATA REDUCTION N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 HIGH SPEED ANALYSIS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

REMOTE FIELD N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 SINGLE CHANNEL N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 VM Products Inc.

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SORTING/HARDNESS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Criterion NDT Inc. Foerster Instruments Inc. ibg NDT Systems Corp. N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

Criterion NDT Inc. Foerster Instruments Inc. Magnetic Analysis Corp. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 TecScan Systems Inc.

EDDY CURRENT TEST EQUIPMENT

TESTERS, BAR AND BILLET N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Criterion NDT Inc. Foerster Instruments Inc. Magnetic Analysis Corp. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 TecScan Systems Inc. TESTERS, TUBING AND PIPE N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

DETECTORS, CRACK N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Centurion NDT Inc. Foerster Instruments Inc. ibg NDT Systems Corp. Magnetic Analysis Corp. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

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N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245 VM Products Inc. INSTRUMENTS, COATING THICKNESS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Fischer Technology Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 INSTRUMENTS, CONDUCTIVITY N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Centurion NDT Inc. Fischer Technology Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors

NDT SPECIAL SECTION

(800) 521-1730 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245 INSTRUMENTS, CORROSION DETECTION N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 INSTRUMENTS, METALS SORTING N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Centurion NDT Inc. Criterion NDT Inc. ibg NDT Systems Corp. Keyence Corporation of America N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

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MICROPROCESSOR BASED

RESISTIVITY TESTING

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Centurion NDT Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

EDDY CURRENT EQUIPMENT, MISCELLANEOUS

STANDARDS, CALIBRATION/REFERENCE Foerster Instruments Inc. VM Products Inc.

ELASTICITY TESTERS AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies

Epsilon Technology Corp.

FATIGUE TESTING Admet Inc. AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies NApplied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212 Epsilon Technology Corp. Imada Inc.

N Carestream, NDT (888) 777-2072

FLUX LEAKAGE Foerster Instruments Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

ELECTROMAGNETIC TEST N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

ELECTROMECHANICAL TESTER

HALL EFFECT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

REINFORCEMENT BAR DETECTION N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Proceq USA (724) 512-0330 NIndicates display advertisers

Beta LaserMike N Gradient Lens Corp.

Hardness testing the handy way!

Equotip Piccolo from Proceq SA provides a new fully-integrated portable testing solution for metals:

Mark-10 Corp.

The one-hand EQUOTIP hardness tester!

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING

RAIL TESTING N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

FIBEROPTIC INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

N Carestream, NDT (888) 777-2072 FujiFilm NDT Systems North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

MAGNETIC INDUCTION Foerster Instruments Inc. Keyence Corporation of America

RADIOGRAPHIC

Mark-10 Corp. MoviTHERM Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp.

FILM HIGH-SPEED

COATING MEASUREMENT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

(585) 235-2620 N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606 Keyence Corporation of America N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

Aero Nav Laboratories CSZ Testing Services

EXTENSOMETERS AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies NApplied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212

It’s innovative charge-release mechanism enhances usability and speeds up measurements. Proceq‘s Piccolo offers: sSTANDARDIZEDMEASUREMENTS$).!34-! sTOPTESTINGACCURACYBEYONDTHESTANDARDS sAUTOMATICCORRECTIONFORTHEIMPACTDIRECTION sCONVERTSTOALLCOMMONHARDNESSSCALES sSTATISTICSAVERAGE STANDARDDEVIATION MINMAX RANGE sBIDIRECTIONALCOMMUNICATIONVIA53"AND0)##/,).+SOFTWARE Proceq USA, Inc. #ORPORATION$RIVE !LIQUIPPA 0! 4EL    &AX    [email protected]

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ibg NDT Systems Corp. NAMICON N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245 VM Products Inc.

FLASHLAMPS Hamamatsu Corp.

FLAW DETECTORS EDDY CURRENT Centurion NDT Inc. Foerster Instruments Inc.

Hawkeye® Pro Flexible Borescopes You can see the difference!

HANDHELD N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 ULTRASONIC NAMICON N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Qualitest USA LC N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

FLEXURE TESTERS AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212

Hawkeye® Pr Proo FFlex Flexible lexib lex iblee Borescope ibl B Boorescope through-the-scope photo

Low cost cost borescope boresc bor escope esc through-the-scope photo

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N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Blueline NDT Proceco Ltd. N Spectronics Corp. (516) 333-4840 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

FLUOROSCOPIC SYSTEMS N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

FLUX LEAKAGE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Magnetic Analysis Corp. www.ndtmag.com/buyersguide

Hardness testing the handy way!

FORCE GAGES AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies C.S.C. Force Measurement Inc. Imada Inc.

Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp.

HARDNESS TEST

Equotip Piccolo from Proceq SA provides a new fully-integrated portable testing solution for metals:

The one-hand EQUOTIP hardness tester!

BRINNELL AMETEK, Measurement Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp.

GRIPS & FIXTURES

and Calibration Technologies Laboratory Testing Inc. N Proceq USA

AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212

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It’s innovative charge-release mechanism enhances usability and speeds up measurements. Proceq‘s Piccolo offers: sSTANDARDIZEDMEASUREMENTS$).!34-! sTOPTESTINGACCURACYBEYONDTHESTANDARDS sAUTOMATICCORRECTIONFORTHEIMPACTDIRECTION sCONVERTSTOALLCOMMONHARDNESSSCALES sSTATISTICSAVERAGE STANDARDDEVIATION MINMAX RANGE sBIDIRECTIONALCOMMUNICATIONVIA53"AND0)##/,).+SOFTWARE Proceq USA, Inc. #ORPORATION$RIVE !LIQUIPPA 0! 4EL    &AX    [email protected]

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MICROHARDNESS AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Fischer Technology Inc. Laboratory Testing Inc. NAMICON N Proceq USA (724) 512-0330 Qualitest USA LC N Sun-Tec Corp. (248) 669-3100 Wilson Hardness PORTABLE AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Foerster Instruments Inc. N Proceq USA (724) 512-0330 N Sun-Tec Corp. (248) 669-3100 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Wilson Hardness ROCKWELL AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Laboratory Testing Inc. Mitutoyo America Corp. N Proceq USA (724) 512-0330 N Sun-Tec Corp. (248) 669-3100 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245 Wilson Hardness ULTRASONIC N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

N TUV Rheinland Industrial Solutions (616) 891-3570

ILLUMINATORS Mitutoyo America Corp. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Titan Tool Supply Inc.

IMAGE DIGITIZING SYSTEMS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

IMAGE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Kappa Optronics Inc.

North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC N YXLON (330) 798-4800

IMPACT TESTERS N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212

INFRARED TESTING EQUIPMENT DETECTORS AND ARRAYS, INFRARED Xenics PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS, INFRARED Delta Computer Systems, Motion Controllers Lumetrics Inc. MoviTHERM

LASER METHODS PROFILOMETRY N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 EMI Gage Keyence Corporation of America SHEAROGRAPHY Dantec Dynamics Inc.

LEAK TEST EQUIPMENT DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

IMMERSION TANKS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Arcadia Aerospace Industries N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Proceco Ltd. TecScan Systems Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

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Cosmo Solutions Technology Inc. Sciemetric Instruments HELIUM Pfeiffer Vacuum MICRO-FLOW TECHNOLOGY Advanced Test Concepts Inc. MASS FLOW

InterTech Development Co. PRESSURE DECAY Cosmo Solutions Technology Inc. Pfeiffer Vacuum PRESSURE GAGES Sciemetric Instruments ULTRASONIC N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

LED RINGLIGHT Titan Tool Supply Inc.

LIGHT SOURCES Blueline NDT Hamamatsu Corp. N Spectronics Corp. (516) 333-4840

LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING COMPARATOR BLOCKS N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 DEVELOPERS N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYERS N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 HIGH TEMPERATURE PENETRANT SYSTEMS Sherwin Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

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METERS N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 PENETRANTS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Sherwin Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 PENETRANT TEST KITS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 PROCESSING EQUIPMENT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Proceco Ltd. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 TEST PANELS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Sherwin Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

MACHINE VISION N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Aptura Machine Vision Solutions Cincinnati Automation Delta Computer Systems, Motion Controllers Keyence Corporation of America Mitutoyo America Corp. PixeLINK Visionx Inc. X-Scan Imaging Corp. NIndicates display advertisers

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING AUTOMATED SYSTEMS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

MAGNETIZING EQUIPMENT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Parker Research Corp. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Test Systems International

COILS

METERS, LIGHT

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Blueline NDT Parker Research Corp. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

DEMAGNETIZERS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Parker Research Corp. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

RUBBER, MAGNETIC N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Dynamold Inc.

N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 YOKES N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Parker Research Corp. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

MATERIALS ANALYSIS EQUIPMENT Admet Inc. AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies Fischer Technology Inc. Mecmesin Corp. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Quickshot XRF Analyzers Shimadzu

FIELD INDICATORS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Parker Research Corp. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 INSTRUMENTS/METERS, FIELD STRENGTH N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Parker Research Corp. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 MAGNETIC PARTICLES N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Parker Research Corp. Sherwin Inc. N Spectronics Corp. (516) 333-4840 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 NDT SPECIAL SECTION

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MATERIALS TESTING CONSULTANTS Aero Nav Laboratories N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES / LABS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Arcadia Aerospace Industries CSZ Testing Services Laboratory Testing Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Sherwin Inc. N TUV Rheinland Industrial Solutions (616) 891-3570

METALLOGRAPHY SERVICES Laboratory Testing Inc.

MICROSCOPES BINOCULAR Microscope Depot, The N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273 Titan Tool Supply Inc. COMPOUND Microscope Depot, The CONFOCAL Keyence Corporation of America Nikon Metrology Inc.

CONFOCAL LASER SCANNING Keyence Corporation of America

Mitutoyo America Corp. N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273 Titan Tool Supply Inc. TOOLMAKER

DIGITAL Keyence Corporation of America Microscope Depot, The PixeLINK DIGITAL X-RAY Hadland Technologies Inc. KUB Technologies (d/b/a Kubtec) N YXLON (330) 798-4800 SCANNING PROBE Mitutoyo America Corp. STEREO Microscope Depot, The

Mitutoyo America Corp. Nikon Metrology Inc. Titan Tool Supply Inc. TRINOCULAR Microscope Depot, The N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273

NDT CERTIFICATION N American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) (614) 274-6003 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

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N X-R-I Testing (248) 362-5050

NDT CONSULTANTS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 TecScan Systems Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N X-R-I Testing (248) 362-5050

NDT EQUIPMENT REPAIR N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Borescopes-R-Us EMI Gage N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 TecScan Systems Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC

NDT LABS N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Thermal Wave Imaging X Ray Associates LLC N X-R-I Testing (248) 362-5050

Hadland Technologies Inc. JG&A Metrology Center Laboratory Testing Inc. MISTRAS Group Inc., MISTRAS Products & Systems

N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Test NDT Thermal Wave Imaging X Ray Associates LLC N X-R-I Testing (248) 362-5050

NONCONTACT VIDEO MEASURING SYSTEM North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. Thermal Wave Imaging N TUV Rheinland Industrial Solutions (616) 891-3570 X Ray Associates LLC N X-R-I Testing (248) 362-5050 N YXLON (330) 798-4800

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400 Dantec Dynamics Inc. Kappa Optronics Inc. Keyence Corporation of America Nikon Metrology Inc. Optical Gaging Products Inc. (OGP)

Titan Tool Supply Inc.

OPTICAL INSPECTION, AUTOMATED N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 AV&R Vision & Robotics Cincinnati Automation N Creaform (302) 444-6696 Dantec Dynamics Inc. N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606 Keyence Corporation of America LaserLinc Inc. Lumetrics Inc.

PENETRANT SYSTEMS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

NDT SCANNERS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Arcadia Aerospace Industries

N Creaform (302) 444-6696 Detection Technology, Security and Safety BU LaserLinc Inc. MISTRAS Group Inc., MISTRAS Products & Systems N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 PBP Optel sp. z o.o. TecScan Systems Inc.

NDT LABS / SERVICES N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Arcadia Aerospace Industries N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400 EMI Gage NIndicates display advertisers

NDT TRAINING N American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) (614) 274-6003 Dantec Dynamics Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 NDT SPECIAL SECTION

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PBP Optel sp. z o.o. TecScan Systems Inc.

Proceco Ltd. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

RADIOGRAPHIC TEST SYSTEMS DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG

ROUGHNESS MEASUREMENT

PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC IMAGING AGR Field Operations N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Arcadia Aerospace Industries NAMICON N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 PBP Optel sp. z o.o. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

PLASTICITY TESTERS AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies

North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC N YXLON (330) 798-4800

RADIOSCOPIC SYSTEMS N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC

REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION PRODUCTS

POWER SUPPLIES MKS Instruments Inc.

PRESSURE TESTING Aero Nav Laboratories N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212 Delta Computer Systems, Motion Controllers Laboratory Testing Inc.

PULSE ECHO AGR Field Operations N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

Arcadia Aerospace Industries AV&R Vision & Robotics Cincinnati Automation MoviTHERM TecScan Systems Inc.

Borescopes-R-Us N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606 Keyence Corporation of America N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Richard Wolf Industrial Borescope, Industrial

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ROBOTIC INSPECTION SYSTEMS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

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N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400 Dynamold Inc. EMI Gage Keyence Corporation of America NVerimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245

LOCATION CyberMetrics Corp. MANUFACTURING PROCESS SETUP N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 CyberMetrics Corp. Delta Computer Systems, Motion Controllers PATTERN RECOGNITION N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 STATISTICAL WAVEFORM ANALYSIS Sciemetric Instruments

SCANNER, HANDHELD N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Creaform (302) 444-6696 Keyence Corporation of America N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 TecScan Systems Inc.

SERVO TESTERS Delta Computer Systems, Motion Controllers

SHEAR TESTERS AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies Mecmesin Corp.

SOFTWARE IMAGE PROCESSING DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG TecScan Systems Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

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SPARK TESTERS Beta LaserMike

SPECTROMETERS MKS Instruments Inc. Quickshot XRF Analyzers

SPECTROPHOTOMETERS Shimadzu

STRAIN MEASUREMENT AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Epsilon Technology Corp.

SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Dynamold Inc. Keyence Corporation of America www.ndtmag.com/buyersguide

TENSILE TESTING Admet Inc. AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212

THERMOGRAPHY FLASH MoviTHERM N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Thermal Wave Imaging

C.S.C. Force Measurement

PULSED

Inc.

MoviTHERM N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Thermal Wave Imaging

Epsilon Technology Corp. Laboratory Testing Inc.

THICKNESS MEASUREMENT Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp. N TUV Rheinland Industrial Solutions (616) 891-3570

(302) 444-6696 Keyence Corporation of America LaserLinc Inc. Lumetrics Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

TORSION TESTING

TRAINING EDDY CURRENT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 LIQUID PENETRANT N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

Admet Inc. C.S.C. Force Measurement Inc.

MAGNETIC PARTICLE N American Society for Nondestructive Testing

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212 N Creaform

(ASNT) (614) 274-6003 N Test Equipment Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp.

Distributors (800) 521-1730

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N American Society for ANGLE BEAM

Nondestructive Testing

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

(ASNT) (614) 274-6003 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC ULTRASONIC

CONTACT

N American Society for

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Keyence Corporation of America N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) (614) 274-6003 N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

DUAL N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 IMMERSION N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 PIEZOCOMPOSITE N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 ULTRASONIC AGR Field Operations N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Keyence Corporation of America N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

TUBE TESTING N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Laboratory Testing Inc. LaserLinc Inc. Lumetrics Inc.

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N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N YXLON (330) 798-4800

TecScan Systems Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 PROBES

N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 PBP Optel sp. z o.o. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

ULTRASONIC CALIBRATION BLOCKS

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Keyence Corporation of America

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

TEST BLOCKS

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Applied Test Systems Inc. (724) 283-1212 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

ULTRASONIC TEST EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 INSPECTION SYSTEM AGR Field Operations N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Arcadia Aerospace Industries LaserLinc Inc. Magnetic Analysis Corp. Matec Instruments Companies Inc. MISTRAS Group Inc., MISTRAS Products & Systems N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 PBP Optel sp. z o.o. TecScan Systems Inc. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Verimation Technology Inc. (800) 521-5245 PORTABLE AGR Field Operations N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Imperium Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 NIndicates display advertisers

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N Applied Test Systems

UV LAMPS

VIDEOSCOPES

N Andec Mfg. Ltd.

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606 JME Technologies Inc. Kappa Optronics Inc. Lenox Instrument Co. Inc. NAMICON N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Titan Tool Supply Inc.

Inc. (724) 283-1212 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 THICKNESS GAGES N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Applied Test Systems Inc.

(416) 213-8000 N Spectronics Corp. (516) 333-4840 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

UV TESTING N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

(724) 283-1212 Beta LaserMike

VIBRATION TEST

Keyence Corporation of America Lumetrics Inc. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

Aero Nav Laboratories N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

(800) 521-1730 ULTRASONIC COUPLANTS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000

UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINES

VIDEO CAMERAS AND SYSTEMS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 JME Technologies Inc. Kappa Optronics Inc. Lenox Instrument Co. Inc. PixeLINK

AMETEK, Measurement

Richard Wolf Industrial

and Calibration

Borescope, Industrial

Technologies N Applied Test Systems Inc.

N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273 Titan Tool Supply Inc.

(724) 283-1212 C.S.C. Force Measurement

VIDEO MEASURING

Inc. Kappa Optronics Inc. Keyence Corporation of America Optical Gaging Products Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp. Shimadzu

N Creaform (302) 444-6696

CSZ Testing Services

N Test Equipment Distributors

VOLUMETRIC MEASUREMENT

Inc. (OGP) N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273

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WELD INSPECTION EQUIPMENT N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG N Instrument Technology Inc., Industrial Div. (413) 562-3606 Keyence Corporation of America N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Sciemetric Instruments N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC

WELD PROCESS MONITOR, INSPECTION

N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Sciemetric Instruments

WIRE CRIMP PULL TESTER AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies

Mark-10 Corp. Mecmesin Corp.

WIRE TESTING AMETEK, Measurement and Calibration Technologies N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Mecmesin Corp. N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900

X-RAY ACCESSORIES Hamamatsu Corp. North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC X-Scan Imaging Corp. N YXLON (330) 798-4800 DIFFRACTION Shimadzu

N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 Keyence Corporation of America

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DIGITAL N Carestream, NDT (888) 777-2072 www.ndtmag.com/buyersguide

Detection Technology, Security and Safety BU DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG Hamamatsu Corp. KUB Technologies (d/b/a Kubtec)

North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 X Ray Associates LLC X-Scan Imaging Corp. N YXLON (330) 798-4800

N TUV Rheinland Industrial Solutions (616) 891-3570 N Varian Medical Systems, Security & Inspection Products (702) 938-4859 N YXLON (330) 798-4800

INSPECTION SYSTEMS N Andec Mfg. Ltd. (416) 213-8000 N Carestream, NDT (888) 777-2072 N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400

The moment you get the most valid results while also gaining completely new insights. This is the moment we work for.

FILM North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 FLUORESCENCE Fischer Technology Inc. Quickshot XRF Analyzers N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 GENERATORS N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 Unipower LLC (formerly Universal Voltronics Corp.) X Ray Associates LLC N YXLON (330) 798-4800

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INSPECTION SERVICES N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400 Hadland Technologies Inc. JG&A Metrology Center Laboratory Testing Inc.

Metrotomography is the fusion of metrology and tomography. It is now possible to measure highly precisely and non-destructively North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730

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Detection Technology,

X-RAY MACHINE

Security and Safety BU

KUB Technologies (d/b/a Kubtec) N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273 X Ray Associates LLC

Nikon Metrology Inc.

SPECTROGRAPHY North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273 N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Varian Medical Systems, Security & Inspection Products (702) 938-4859 X Ray Associates LLC N YXLON (330) 798-4800

N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 TOMOGRAPHY N Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC (763) 744-2400 Detection Technology, Security and Safety BU Hadland Technologies Inc. JG&A Metrology Center North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co.

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N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Varian Medical Systems, Security & Inspection Products (702) 938-4859 Werth Inc. N YXLON (330) 798-4800 TUBES North Star Imaging Inc., An ITW Co. N Test Equipment Distributors (800) 521-1730 N Varian Medical Systems, Security & Inspection Products (702) 938-4859 X Ray Associates LLC

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N YXLON (330) 798-4800

XRF ANALYZERS N Bruker Elemental (509) 783-9850 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 PANalytical Quickshot XRF Analyzers N Scienscope International (909) 590-7273 Shimadzu

XRF ANALYZERS PORTABLE N Bruker Elemental (509) 783-9850 N Olympus NDT (781) 419-3900 Quickshot XRF Analyzers

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Accurate Technology 270 Rutledge Rd., Unit E Fletcher, NC 28732 (828) 654-7920 [email protected] www.proscale.com Admet Inc. 51 Morgan Dr. Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 769-0850 Fax: (781) 769-0884 [email protected] www.admet.com Advanced Test Concepts Inc. 4037 Guion Ln. Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 328-8492 (866) 282-4621 Fax: (317) 328-2686 [email protected] www.atcinc.net Aero Nav Laboratories 14-29 112th St. College Point, NY 11356 (718) 939-4422 Fax: (718) 539-3719 slevine_sales@aeronavlabs. com www.aeronavlabs.com

AGR Field Operations Wharton Park House Nat Lane Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3BS England, U.K. +44 (0)1606 590123 Fax: +44 (0)1606 591253 [email protected] www.agr.com/fo American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 1711 Arlingate Ln. Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 274-6003 (800) 222-2768 Fax: (614) 274-6899 [email protected] www.asnt.org SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29

AMETEK Measurement and Calibration Technologies 8600 Somerset Dr. Largo, FL 33773 (800) 527-9999 (727) 538-6000 Fax: (727) 539-6882

[email protected] www.chatillon.com Andec Mfg. Ltd. 124 Skyway Ave. Toronto, ON M9W 4Y9 Canada (416) 213-8000 Fax: (416) 213-8004 [email protected] www.andec.ca SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 19, 30 Applied Test Systems Inc. 154 East Brook Ln. Butler, PA 16002 (724) 283-1212 (800) 441-0215 Fax: (724) 283-6570 [email protected] www.atspa.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17 Aptura Machine Vision Solutions 795 Progress Ct. Williamston, MI 48895 (517) 655-7860 x11 Fax: (866) 575-1583 [email protected] www.aptura.com

Arcadia Aerospace Industries 28000 Airport Rd., A-11 Mooney Ave., Bldg. 110 Punta Gorda, FL 33982 (800) 370-2821 (941) 205-5700 Fax: (941) 205-5701 [email protected] www.arcadiaaerospace.com AV&R Vision & Robotics 269 Prince Montreal, QC H3C 2N4 Canada (514) 788-1420 Fax: (514) 866-5830 [email protected] www.avr-vr.com Beta LaserMike 8001 Technology Blvd. Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 233-9935 Fax: (937) 233-7284 [email protected] www.betalasermike.com Blueline NDT 34 Dunelm Rd. Bedford, MA 01730 (781) 791-9511 Fax: (781) 791-9519 [email protected] www.bluelinendt.com Borescopes-R-Us 2686 Davidson Graveyard Rd. Clarksville, TN 37043 (931) 362-4009

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Bruker Elemental 415 N. Quay St., Ste. 1 Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 783-9850 (800) 466-5323 Fax: (509) 735-9696 hhsales@bruker-elemental. net www.handheldxrf.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 35 Bulbworks P.O. Box 586 Succasunna, NJ 07876 (800) 334-2852 Fax: (800) 335-2858 [email protected] www.bulbworks.com C.S.C. Force Measurement Inc. 84 Ramah Cir. N. Agawam, MA 01001 (800) 866-3672 (413) 789-3086 Fax: (413) 789-3598 www.cscforce.com

Cincinnati Automation 518 Enterprise Dr. Erlanger, KY 41017 (859) 371-5070 Fax: (859) 371-4954 psmith@cincinnatiautomation. com www.cincinnatiautomation. com ColorTec 28 Center St. Clinton, NJ 08809 (908) 735-2248 Fax: (908) 236-7865 [email protected] www.color-tec.com Cosmo Solutions Technology Inc. 27200 Haggerty Rd., Ste. B-1 Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 488-2580 Fax: (248) 488-2594 [email protected] www.cosmosoltech.com

Creaform 220 E. Delaware Ave. Newark, DE 19711 (302) 444-6696 Fax: (418) 833-9588 [email protected] www.creaform3d.com/ndt SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 18

Carestream NDT 1049 West Ridge Rd. Rochester, NY 14615 (888) 777-2072 (678) 270-8346 ray.linn@carestreamhealth. com ndt.carestream.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE IFC

Criterion NDT Inc. 3702 W. Valley Hwy., N., Ste. 202 Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 929-8800 Fax: (253) 929-8851 www.criterionndt.com

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology LLC 6250 Sycamore Ln., N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 744-2400 (800) 327-9735 Fax: (763) 533-0219 [email protected] www.zeiss.com/metrology SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33

CyberMetrics Corp. 1523 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Ste. 100 Phoenix, AZ 85085 (480) 922-7300 (800) 777-7020 Fax: (480) 922-7400 [email protected] www.cybermetrics.com

Centurion NDT Inc. 1400 Yorkshire Dr. Streamwood, IL 60107 (630) 736-5500 Fax: (630) 736-5700 [email protected] www.centurionndt.com

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CSZ Testing Services 11901 Mosteller Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 793-7774 [email protected] www.csztesting.com

Danatronics 150A Andover St., Ste. 8C Danvers, MA 01923 (978) 777-0081 Fax: (978) 777-3798 [email protected] www.danatronics.com

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Dantec Dynamics Inc. 750 Blue Point Rd. Holtsville, NY 11742 (631) 654-1290 x221 [email protected] www.dantecdynamics.com Delta Computer Systems Motion Controllers 1818 S.E. 17th St. Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 254-8688 Fax: (360) 254-5435 technicalsales@deltamotion. com www.deltamotion.com Detection Technology Security and Safety BU Piisilta 1 Ii, FI-91100 Finland +358 8 5536600 [email protected] www.deetee.com Dynamold Inc. 2905 Shamrock Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 335-0862 Fax: (817) 877-5203 [email protected] www.dynamold.com DURR NDT GmbH & Co. KG Hˆpfigheimer Strasse 22 Bietigheim-Bissingen, 74321 Germany +49(0)7142/99381-110 Fax: +49 (0) 7142 / 99381-299 [email protected] www.duerr-ndt.de EMI Gage 28W144 Industrial Ave., Ste. 100 Lake Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 277-7511 Fax: (847) 277-7911 [email protected] www.emigage.com Epsilon Technology Corp. 3975 S. US Hwy. 89 Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 733-8360 Fax: (307) 733-8375 [email protected] www.epsilontech.com FARO 250 Technology Park Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 333-9911 (800) 736-0234 Fax: (407) 333-4181 [email protected] www.faro.com Fischer Technology Inc. 750 Marshall Phelps Rd. Windsor, CT 06095 (860) 683-0781 (800) 243-8417

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Foerster Instruments Inc. 140 Industry Dr., Ridc Pk. W. Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (412) 788-8976 (800) 635-0613 Fax: (412) 788-8984 [email protected] www.foerstergroup.com FujiFilm NDT Systems 850 Central Ave. Hanover Park, IL 60133 (800) 323-2546 Fax: (630) 582-2292 [email protected] www.fujindt.com GenScope 18 Deer Park Dr. P.O. Box 386 East Longmeadow, MA 01028 (413) 526-0802 Gradient Lens Corp. 207 Tremont St., Ste. 1 Rochester, NY 14608 (585) 235-2620 (800) 536-0790 Fax: (585) 235-6645 [email protected] www.gradientlens.com SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 16, 22 Hadland Technologies Inc. 11 Columbia Dr., Unit 5 Amherst, NH 03031 (978) 835-9547 Fax: (603) 864-8124 [email protected] www.hadtek.com

Hamamatsu Corp. 360 Foothill Rd. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 231-0960 Fax: (908) 231-1218 [email protected] http://sales.hamamatsu.com Hellier 16631 W. Hardy Rd. Houston, TX 77060 (888) 282-3887 Fax: (281) 873-0981 [email protected] www.hellierndt.com ibg NDT Systems Corp. 20793 Farmington Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48336

(248) 478-9490 Fax: (248) 478-9491 [email protected] www.ibgndt.com Imada Inc. 3100 Dundee Rd., Ste. 707 Northbrook, IL 60062 (800) 373-9989 (847) 562-0834 [email protected] www.imada.com Imperium Inc. 5901-F Ammendale Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705 (301) 431-2900 Fax: (301) 431-0200 [email protected] www.imperiuminc.com Instrument Technology Inc. Industrial Div. 33 Airport Rd. P.O. Box 381 Westfield, MA 01086 (413) 562-3606 Fax: (413) 568-9809 [email protected] www.scopes.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 31 InterTech Development Co. 7401 Linder Ave. Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 679-3377 Fax: (847) 679-3391 [email protected] www.intertechdevelopment.com JG&A Metrology Center 421 Pelissier St. Windsor, ON N9A 4L2 Canada (855) 962-5300 (519) 962-5300 Fax: (519) 962-5347 [email protected] www.jgarantmc.com JME Technologies Inc. 4005 Niblick Ct. Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (815) 477-8800 Fax: (815) 477-8804 [email protected] www.jmetechnologies.com Kappa Optronics Inc. 825 S. Primrose Ave., Ste. I Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 256-4343 Fax: (626) 256-6484 [email protected] www.kappa-optronics.com Keyence Corporation of America 669 River Dr., Ste. 403 Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 (201) 930-0100 Fax: (201) 930-0099 [email protected] www.keyence.com

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Laboratory Testing Inc. 2331 Topaz Dr. Hatfield, PA 19440 (800) 219-9095 (215) 997-9080 Fax: (800) 219-9096; (215) 997-9511 [email protected] www.labtesting.com LaserLinc Inc. 777 Zapata Fairborn, OH 45324 (937) 318-2440 (888) 707-4852 Fax: (937) 318-2445 [email protected] www.laserlinc.com Lenox Instrument Co. Inc. 265 Andrews Rd. Trevose, PA 19053 (215) 322-9990 (800) 356-1104 Fax: (215) 322-6126 [email protected] www.lenoxinst.com Lumetrics Inc. Eagle’s Landing Business Park 1565 Jefferson Rd, #420 Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 214-2455 Fax: (585) 214-2458 [email protected] www.lumetrics.com Machida Inc. 40 Ramland Rd. S. Orangeburg, NY 10962 (800) 431-5420 (845) 365-0600 Fax: (845) 365-0620 [email protected] www.machidascope.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17 Magnetic Analysis Corp. 103 Fairview Park Dr. Elmsford, NY 10523 (800) 463-8622 (914) 530-2000 Fax: (914) 703-3790 [email protected] www.mac-ndt.com

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Mark-10 Corp. 11 Dixon Ave. Copiague, NY 11726 (631) 842-9200 Fax: (631) 842-9201 [email protected] www.mark-10.com

Matec Instruments Companies Inc. 56 Hudson St. Northborough, MA 01532 (508) 393-0155 Fax: (508) 393-5476 [email protected] www.matec.com

Mecmesin Corp. 45921 Maries Rd., Ste. 120 Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 433-9247 Fax: (703) 444-9860 [email protected] www.mecmesin.com Microscope Depot, The 392 W. Larch Rd., Bldg. 28 Tracy, CA 95304 (209) 839-2990 (888) 777-8835 Fax: (888) 872-4300 [email protected] www.m-depot.com MISTRAS Group Inc. MISTRAS Products & Systems 195 Clarksville Rd. Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 (609) 716-4000 Fax: (609) 716-0706 [email protected] www.mistrasgroup.com Mitutoyo America Corp. 965 Corporate Blvd. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 820-9666 Fax: (630) 978-5394 [email protected] www.mitutoyo.com

MKS Instruments Inc. 2 Tech Dr., Ste. 201 Andover, MA 01810 (978) 645-5500 (800) 227-8766 Fax: (978) 557-5100 [email protected] www.mksinst.com

Modal Shop, The 3149 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 351-9919 Fax: (513) 458-2172 [email protected] www.ndt-ram.com MoviTHERM 15540 Rockfield Blvd., Ste. C100 Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 699-6600 Fax: (949) 699-6601 [email protected] www.movitherm.com NAMICON Str. Emil Racovita 35-39, Vila AD 01 077190 Voluntari, jud. Ilfov Bucharest, 077190 Romania +40-744-534790 +40-21-5280152 Fax: +40-21-5280150 [email protected] www.namicon.com Nikon Metrology Inc. 12701 Grand River Ave. Brighton, MI 48116 (810) 220-4360 Fax: (810) 220-4300 [email protected] www.nikonmetrology.com North Star Imaging Inc. An ITW Co. 19875 S. Diamond Lake Rd., Ste.10 Rogers, MN 55374 (800) 635-8392 (763) 463-5650 Fax: (763) 463-5651 [email protected] www.4nsi.com

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PixeLINK 1900 City Park Dr., Ste. 410 Ottawa, ON K1A 1J3 Canada (613) 247-1211 Fax: (613) 247-2001 www.pixelink.com Proceco Ltd. 7300 Tellier St. Montreal, QC H1N 3T7 Canada (800) 978-6677 (514) 254-8494 Fax: (514) 254-6922 [email protected] www.proceco.com Proceq USA 117 Corporation Dr. Aliquippa, PA 15001 (724) 512-0330 (800) 839-7016 Fax: (724) 512-0331 [email protected] www.proceq.com SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 21, 23

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Parker Research Corp. P.O. Box 1406 Dunedin, FL 34697 (800) 525-3935 (727) 796-4066 Fax: (727) 797-3941; (727) 796-0406 [email protected] www.parkerndt.com

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Registration

8:55

Chair’s opening remarks

9:00

9:50

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Registration

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Chair’s opening remarks

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Leco Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 Leica Microsystems. . . . . . . . . . . 838 L. S. Starrett Company . . . . . . . . . 823

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G Gage-Line Technology Inc. . . . . . . . 718 Gradient Lens Corp. . . . . . . . . . . 629

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COMPANY DIRECTORY ABTech, Inc.

CEBOS Ltd.

Hemco Gages

Booth 913 126 Monadnock Highway Swanzey, NH 03446 www.abtechmfg.com

Booth 626 5936 Ford Court Suite 203 Brighton, MI 48116 (810) 534-2222 x223 F: (810) 534-0131 www.cebos.com

Booth 833 455 Douglas Ave. Holland, MI 49424 (616) 396-4606 ext 118 www.hemcogages.com

Accurate Technology Booth 608 270 Rutledge Rd. Unit E Fletcher, NC 28732-9318 (828) 654-7920 F: (828) 654-8824 www.accuratetechnologies.com

AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments - Americas Booth 729 1100 Cassatt Rd. Berwyn, PA 19312-1177 (610) 647-2121 F: (610) 296-3412

Boulder Imaging, Inc. Booth 927 1500 Cherry Street, Suite C Louisville, CO 80027 (303) 604-2368 www.boulderimaging.com

Bruker Corporation Booth 732 112 Robin Hill Road Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (805) 967-1400 x2312 www.veeco.com

Bruker Elemental

Control Gaging Inc. Booth 610 5200 Venture Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 669-6595 F: (734) 994-1335 www.controlgaging.com

CyberMetrics Corporation Booth 928 1523 W. Whispering Wind Drive Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85085 www.cybermetrics.com

DeFelsko Corporation Booth 700 802 Proctor Ave. P.O. Box 676 Ogdensburg, NY 13669-2205 (315) 393-4450 F: (315) 393-8471 www.defelsko.com

Diatest Gages

Booth 633 415 N. Quay Street Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 783-9850 x284 www.bruker-elemental.net

Booth 606 11 W. College Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60064 (800) 342-8378 F: (847) 392-2197

Capture 3D

FARO Technologies

Booth 616 3505 Cadillac Ave Suite F-1 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 546-7072 F: (714) 546-7279 www.capture3D.com

Booth 819 250 Technology Park Drive Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 562-5036 www.faro.com

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology

Booth 718 121 LaGrange Ave. Rochester, NY 14613 (585) 458-2000 F: (585) 458-0524 www.gage-line.com

Booth 705 6250 Sycamore Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 744-2473 F: (763) 533-0219 http://www.zeiss.com/imt

Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. Booth 904 One Zeiss Drive Thornwood, NY 10594 (914) 681-7627 x7627 F: (914) 681-7445 www.zeiss.com

CDI (Component Distributors Inc) Booth 800 2601 Blake Street # 200 Denver, CO 80205 (303) 531-1809 www.cdiweb.com

Gage-Line Technology Inc.

Gradient Lens Corp. Booth 629 207 Tremont Street Rochester, NY 14608 (760) 868-5812 x713 F: (585) 235-6645 www.gradientlens.com

Helmel Engineering Products Booth 915 6520 Lockport Rd Niagra Falls, NY 14305 (716) 297-8644 F: (716) 297-9405 www.helmel.com

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Hexagon Metrology Booth 837 1558 Todd Farm Dr Elgin, IL 60123 (920) 906-7412 F: (770) 326-9593 www.hexagonmetrology.com

InfinityQS International, Inc. Booth 923 14900 Conference Center Drive Suite 525 Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 961-0200 F: (706) 961-1923 www.infinityqs.com

InfoLink USA Booth 801 307 La Rue France Lafayette, LA 70508 (337) 232-1123 www.infolink-usa.com

InnovMetric Software Booth 917 2014 Jean -Talon Nord Suite 310 Quebec, QC G1N 4N6 (418) 688-2061 F: (418) 688-3001 www.innovmetric.com

Instrument Technology, Inc. Booth 941 33 Airport Road P.O. Box 381 Westfield, MA 01086-0381 (413) 562-3606 F: (413) 568-9809 www.scopes.com

L. S. Starrett Company Booth 823 121 Crescent Street Athol, MA 01331 (978) 249-3551 ext 189 www.kinemetric.com

Leco Corp. Booth 618 3000 Lakeview Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085-2396 (269) 982-5476 www.leco.com

Leica Microsystems Booth 838 1700 Leider Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 405-7039 F: (847) 405-2099 www.leica-microsystems.com

Mahr Federal Inc. Booth 613 1144 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02905 (401) 784-3275 F: (401) 784-3246 www.mahr.com

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Minitab Inc.

Booth 619 11 Dixon Ave Copiague, NY 11726 (631) 842-9200x12 F: (631) 842-9201 www.mark-10.com

Booth 604 Quality Plaza 1829 Pine Hall Road State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-3280 www.minitab.com

Measurement Supply Company Inc. Booth 911 12157 West Linebaugh Ave. Suite 422 Tampa, FL 33626 (888) 502-0220 Ext. 3 www.measurementsupply.com

MicroRidge Systems, Inc. Booth 622 56888 Enterprise Dr. P.O. Box 3249 Sunriver, OR 97707 (541) 593-1656 F: (541) 593-5652 www.microridge.com

Micro-Vu Corp. Booth 905 7909 Conde Lane Windsor, CA 95492 (707) 838-6272 x243 F: (707) 838-3985 www.microvu.com

(781) 419-3625 F: (781) 419-3980 www.olympus.com

Optical Gaging Products (OGP)

Mitutoyo America Corporation Booth 605 965 Corporate Blvd. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 820-9666 x3550 www.mitutoyo.com

Booth 719 850 Hudson Ave Rochester, NY 14621-4839 (585) 544-0450 x391 F: (585) 544-0131 www.ogpnet.com

Oxford Instruments Analytical

Nanosurf Inc. Booth 730 Stonehill Corporate Center 999 Broadway Suite 205 Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 549-7362 www.nanosurf.com

NSF International Strategic Registrations Booth 728 789 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 913-5724 F: (734) 827-7768 www.nsf.org

Booth 932 300 Baker Avenue Suite 150 Concord, MA 01742-2124 (978) 369-9933 Ext. 105 www.oxford-instruments.com

Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems Booth 638 66 Douglas Street Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 286-8181 Ext. 230 www.prattandwhitney.com

Prolink Corporation Booth 805 148 Eastern Blvd. Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 659-5928x117 F: (860) 633-7309

Olympus NDT Booth 813 48 Woerd Ave. Waltham, MA 02453

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COMPANY DIRECTORY QI Macros SPC Software for Excel

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

uniPoint Software Inc.

Booth 900 2244 S. Olive St. Denver, CO 80224-2518 (303) 756-9144 F: (888) 468-1536

Booth 829 7102 Riverwood Drive Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 381-1227 x1875 F: (410) 910-0875 www.shimadzu.com

Booth 628 1425 Whyte Avenue Suite 200 Winnipeg, MB R3E 1V7 (204) 480-0539 ext 2 www.unipoint.ca

Quest Metrology, LLC

S-T Industries, Inc.

Booth 824 19823 58th Place South, Suite 200 Kent, WA 98032 (281) 968-0054 www.questmetrology.com

Booth 623 301 Armstrong Blvd. N. St. James, MN 56081 (507) 375-3211 x438 F: (507) 375-4503 www.stindustries.com

Verisurf Software

Booth 722 17810 Dewberry Place PO Box 161 Grand Haven, MI 49417-0161 (616) 847-6045 F: (616) 847-6082 www.cmmfixture.com

Steinbichler Vision Systems

Vibrac LLC

Renishaw

Booth 908 534 Cottage Grove Rd. Bloomfield, CT 06002-3093 (860) 242-5541 F: (860) 242-0513 www.johnsongage.com

R&R Sales/R&R Fixtures

Booth 614 46995 Five Mile Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 (248) 994-2204 F: (248) 994-2205

The Johnson Gage Company

Booth 713 5277 Trillium Boulevard Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 (847) 286-9953 F: (847) 286-9974 www.renishaw.com

Thermo Scientific Niton Portable XRF Analyzers

Sears Calibration Lab

Booth 822 900 Middlesex Turnpike Bldg 8 Billerica, MA 01821 (978) 670-7460x658 F: (541) 388-1003 www.thermo.com/niton

Booth 737 3845 Grader Street, Suite A Garland, TX 75041 (214) 553-6787 www.searstoolcalibration.com

Booth 931 1553 N. Harmony Circle Anaheim, CA 92807 www.verisurf.com

Booth 630 19 Columbia Drive Amherst, NH 03031 (603) 882-6777 F: (603) 886-3857 www.vibrac.com

Western Gage Corporation Booth 909 3316-A Maya Linda Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 445-1410 F: (805) 445-7530

Witte America Booth 723 5126 South Royal Atlanta Drive Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 982-9932 F: (770) 982-9928 www.wittelp.com

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