CMM Articles
When a Vision Measurement System Outperforms a Traditional CMM
A traditional coordinate measuring machine is one of the most capable tools in dimensional inspection, but that doesn't mean a CMM is automatically the most efficient way to measure every part. For manufacturers inspecting small components, high quantities of parts,...
3D Surface Metrology for High-Value Parts: When Non-Contact Inspection Matters
When a component is worth thousands—or even hundreds of thousands—of dollars, the inspection strategy has to account for more than measurement accuracy. By the time a high-value aerospace component, medical device, precision optic, semiconductor component, or other...
When Does a Portable Surface Roughness Tester Make Sense?
For manufacturers working with precision-machined surfaces, a standard roughness measurement tool is not always enough. As surface finish requirements become tighter and product performance becomes more dependent on surface quality, many quality teams upgrade to a...
Optical Metrology: Optical Inspection and Optical CMM Systems for Medical Injection Molding
In the world of medical injection molding, precision is critical. From catheter components to diagnostic housings, manufacturers must maintain extremely tight tolerances while ensuring repeatability across high-volume production environments. Even the smallest...
How Batch Fixturing Improves Dimensional and Optical Inspection Accuracy
In high-precision manufacturing, dimensional inspection is only as reliable as the setup used to measure parts. While sensor technology and inspection software continue to advance, fixturing still plays a major role in measurement accuracy, repeatability, and...