| January 15, 2014 - Volume 08 Issue 01 |
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Improve Efficiency of Measurement Inspections
Learn how the IM-6500 2D Image Dimension Measurement System, from KEYENCE, simplifies detailed first article inspection. An easy-to-use tool set allows complete inspection of features to be set up, in just a few clicks. Users simply place target, press measure and in seconds, obtain up to 99 measurement points, with 0.5µm repeatability. With easy data management and reduced measurement time, the IM-6500 series greatly improves the efficiency of measurement inspections.
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New Smart Honing Technology Makes a 60 Millionths Tolerance Look Generous
"We don't believe it!" -- that's how experienced machinists reacted to their first encounter with a machine tool that had produced nine bores per part with only 0.000020" (0.5 µm) variation, all day long, with essentially no operator attention. That's 2.21 Cpk process capability. It's game changing technology in a shop like Waltz Brothers Inc., a precision grinding and machining operation where these parts -- flight-critical hydraulic pumps -- are produced by the hundreds every year.
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Contract Manufacturer Switches Cost Management Software and Improves Quote Times By 300%
In the past, Sunset Metal Works relied heavily on "tribal knowledge" and experience in its cost estimating efforts. But the process was slow and the results were not great as the company only won 30% of the quotes it put together. Now, after switching to aPriori's Product Cost Management software platform, Sunset can provide users a precise, real-time cost assessment at any time during the development process, with the click of a button.
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Universal Robots: Precise, Collaborative, Easy to Use
The lightweight, flexible UR robots have reinvented industrial robotics, automating production in all industries -- even in SMBs regarding automation as costly and complex. The robot arms can operate without safety guards and are easily moved around to complete detailed tasks. Programming is done through intuitive touch screen, eliminating the need for skilled programmers.
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