interapid dial indicator

Starrett micrometers

2012-01-18T00:47:00.000-08:00

Starrett micrometers

Starrett 799A-6/150 Electronic Caliper with Plastic Case, 0-to-6-Inch/0-to-150mm Range

Starrett micrometers Product Features:

Measures 0 to 6" and 0 to 150 mm with 0.0005" and 0.01 mm accuracy
Light, ergonomic design for comfort during use
LCD with 0.32" high characters for readability
Hardened stainless steel bar for corrosion resistance and long life
Linear accuracy meets international DIN 862 standards

precision measuring tools

2012-01-17T03:08:00.000-08:00

Using Precision Measurement Tools in Injection Mold Making

By Randy Hough

Apollo Precision Tools DT0773N1 135-Piece Household Pink Tool Kit

Construction of an injection mold without precision instruments is almost impossible. It could happen with a lot of interpolation of sizes and fits, but it would certainly be ineffective.

Well, not so long ago, much of the installation of some form of components rather boring methods. A good example is the finishing touch to the angle of the blade and the corresponding block lock that moves the cursor to the final location.

This adjustment process can happen many ways, but one way is to right starting with the size of the ladder and try it. Hopefully there is enough material to be ground to allow the final assembly. If you think evil in the beginning, you can simply delete the whole camp!

Once you see that you can always remove material, or if you are sure of metal, you can repeat this process until you are able, the form must be completely closed. If you have some blue peak, you can apply on the contact surfaces of the obstacles to be verified.

There are indeed times when it is a very convenient method for mounting, but generally with precision measuring tools is the way to go. Microns deep precision dial indicators, optical comparators, granite surface plates, and all make life much easier in this case.

With the tool of practice, you are supported by the squareness and the size of the base mold core and cavity blocks. They can all figure on the plate surface with a right angle, or are easily controlled with a dial indicator. You can use your final dimensions to verify the size of the bag, and then you can match the finishing touch.

There are many ways to see the lock slide and block check, you can use a sine plate and indicator, or use the optical comparator. You can also view an MMT or coordinate measuring machine, the dimensions and angles.

Sinus with the plate, you know, size and Gage use rolling pin to check the dimensions. This is the most accurate method that is used frequently. You can easily drag blocks within 0.0002, 0.005 mm. It's more than enough for almost all applications of injection molding.

Other branches of the metallurgical industry also use these tools and methods, but for different applications. Work of a great tool maker, but the product is very different. It's like the different types of doctors, they have similar training and use of similar devices, but for totally different applications.

It is always advisable to invest in precision tools of high quality. Since the objective is to produce quality work in as short a time as possible, it makes no sense to skimp on the inspection equipment. Some of the most well measurement tools:

    Starrett precision tools
    Brown and Sharpe Precision
    Height measurement Tesa, micrometers, comparators
    Standard precision micrometer, dial
    Mitutoyo toolmaker microscopes, precision micrometers, dial indicators
    Scherr-Tumico optical comparators
    Micro-Vu Optical Comparators
    Zeiss measuring machines
    Meyer Gage Pins
    Cales CEJohannson

Time to learn the proper technique in the tool is time well spent. Of course, you can make your way through a mess of the project, but common sense is almost always easier, faster and more accurate.

micrometer

2010-08-02T03:26:00.000-07:00

The Top Benefits of a Precision Micrometer

By Simon Kendal

Carrera Precision 6-Inch Titanium Digital LCD Caliper Micrometer

A micrometer is a very important tool that will be of great use in measuring dimension of many objects with great accuracy and precision. There are many new varieties of micrometers that are available in the market. The electronic model that provided automatic reading of the object in a great manner offers wonderful usage for many people. The handling of this instrument can also be done in an easy and flexible manner.

High quality stainless steel is being used to make this part to assure wonderful and high level durability. The pitch scale and the head scale readings will be properly accounted and digital readings will be provided in an easy manner. This precision micrometer can be used to take variety of readings such as diameter of outside bore, inside bore and many more. You can also use special attachments to measure other complicated readings

One of the important requirements to avail quality reading measurement is the presence of bright and clear screen. The screen will be providing quick readings such that there will be no time delay in the measurements process. Another important aspect of this device is the presence of a big on and off button.

You will be able to operate in a comfortable manner with these buttons that will be very soft to press. The battery life of this instrument will be good enough to an extent it will be providing hassle free usage for around one or two years. Another important feature of this device is the presence of quality anvil nib that will offer improved gripping to be offered on the surface. This will account for accurate readings to be measures.

These devices are capable of offering high level accuracy and resolution. Many people are greatly satisfied by the quality of these instruments when measuring readings in complicated situations.

gages

2010-07-19T21:39:00.000-07:00

An Honest Randy Gage Review

By Joey Fratantoni

Starrett 156M Screw Pitch Gage

gages, You are reading these words right now because you want more information on Randy Gage. You have probably heard about Randy on another website while you were surfing the web, maybe a referral or possibly Randy is just such a huge sensation that it was impossible not to hear about him. Just to make things crystal clear I have no affiliation with Randy Gage and this article review is not a cheesy attempt to get you to buy some of Randy's products. My reviews are all about facts and you will have a better understanding of Mr. Gage by the end of this review.

Who Is Randy Gage?

Randy Gage is a professional trainer and motivational speaker inside the network marketing industry. Randy has been spreading prosperity consciousness, happiness and wealth creation all over the globe for the last 20 years. An appealing aspect of Randy Gage's trainings and teaching are the personal stories that he shares and his journey from a nobody to a millionaire. Being a high school dropout and former dishwasher at one point of his life, Randy uses these lowly, life experiences to present the contrast to his audiences. Sometimes in life you have to see the bottom before you can reach the top and this statement embodies Randy Gage as a person.

What Company Does Randy Gage Promote?

Agel is the primary company that Randy Gage is affiliated with. If you are not familiar with Agel, this is a company that promotes health and wellness supplemental products in the form of an easily absorbed gel. Randy is a top producer in Agel and his organization is seeing steady growth because of this commitment to his team and empowering others throughout the company.

Can Randy Gage Help You?

Randy is your man if you are looking for someone to assist you with inner self growth, personal development and developing a prosperity consciousness. For those of you who don't know this, Randy offers a large library of helpful products that benefit you in the aforementioned areas. If you are truly serious about transforming your life and where you want to go, Mr. Gage can absolutely be the answer you are searching for.

Network Marketing Success Secret

Randy Gage is unequivocally one of the top and leading experts in the home business industry when it comes to training, but Randy might not be able to show you the number one secret to success in the industry. That one secret is marketing. As simple as it sounds, it is extremely powerful. There happens to be millions of network marketers who fail and struggle because they have no clue how to market effectively. And no, this does not include pitching your mom and dad on the business and telling them how great your company and products are.

Good marketers know what kind of people to target and they know how to paint a picture for their prospects. The prospects for your business don't care about how great your company is or the benefits of the products, all they care about is you being able to show them how to earn income. Market to the right people and show them how to do this and you will experience ultra success. If you are not yet an expert marketer, don't sweat it. It will take some time and you have to improve yourself more than anything else.

precision tools

2010-06-18T20:10:00.000-07:00

Precision Grinders, Jig Grinding, and Grinding AccessoriesBy Randy Hough

the precision grinders used in a tool and die shop or injection mold making shop are some of the most important machine tools of all. These silent workhorses include the manual surface grinder, CNC surface grinder, and jig grinder.

With the extensive use of wire EDM the need for precision grinding has diminished in volume, but not in importance. There just is not as much work in the grinding department, but the grinding operation is absolutely essential to the overall process of toolmaking.

Some of the typical work done on precision grinders include the basic squaring up of core and cavity blocks, die blocks, finishing core pins and punches, finishing parting lines and shut offs and fitting slide lock angles.

Just imagine not having the capacity to do these few tasks and the entire process comes to a halt. You may be able to hard mill a lot of the details, and the sinker EDM can do a great deal, but surface grinding is still an essential part of toolmaking.

One of the old school precision grinders is the jig grinder. It is a very precise grinder, capable of many different operations, yet it is often overlooked as a viable machine tool. Besides the round holes, such as ejector pin holes or die openings, there are many unusual things this tool can do.

One good use is the adding of radii on components. This is often done by hand, with sometimes questionable results that tend to take a long time to achieve. Think of ejector blades, for example. The top area needs to have a radius in order to fit in the opening it will work in. If you only have a few to do, it is not hard to do them by hand. However, if you have 50 blades and all of them require 4 corners to be fitted, the jig grinder can do this accurately and quickly.

Both the jig grinder and surface grinder need good accessories in order to perform as they should. The sine plates, precision vises, angle plates and wheel dressers need to be of the highest quality. These need to be so trustworthy that they repeat 100% of the time and do not wear out.

A typical grinding area should include a granite surface plate, surface gage and test indicator, drop indicator and stand, height gage for scribing lines, squaring block and indicator, angle plates, magnetic squaring blocks, magnetic and non-magnetic sine plates, and spin fixtures.

You also need gage pins, gage blocks, and much, much more. It is wise to get the best you can afford, so that the toolmaker can work quickly and confidently.

cmm inspection

2010-06-18T20:06:00.000-07:00

The Value of Hotel CMMS Preventive Maintenance

By S W Smith

Many hotels continue to face severe financial challenges as a result of disappearing profit margins and the aging of their assets. What many Hotel owners do not realize is that good preventive maintenance software can provide relatively quick financial relief by stopping unnecessary cash drains. Hotels that make use of an EAM/CMMS preventive maintenance programs have a definitive competitive edge because they are able to take reduce unnecessary capital expenditures, lower labor costs as well as increase energy efficiencies.

All assets require maintenance over the course of their useful lifecycle. Maintenance requests grow even faster as assets become older. The reason is as assets age they may require replacement parts, adjustments, lubrication, cleaning or just a fresh coat of paint. This is commonly referred to as preventive maintenance with the intent of extending the useful life of the asset. Of course, the larger the hotel the more assets that will require maintenance. Many hotels defer preventive maintenance either because their staff is too engaged in emergency repair work or they erroneously believe they are saving money.

A CMMS Reduces Cash Drains from Aging Assets

Deferred maintenance is a sign of a struggling Hotel operation. This occurs when Hotel management fails to realize that poorly maintained assets (roofs, kitchen equipment, boilers etc.) breakdown more often when there is a lack of preventive maintenance. In addition, poorly maintained assets are far less energy efficient. In both cases, there are unnecessary cash drains due to emergency repair costs or higher utility bills. The same principal applies to all Hotel assets from in-house laundry operations to office equipment. The solution is adjusting maintenance operations to be more efficient and flexible using CMMS software.

Hotel CMMS software is designed to make sure all hotel assets can easily be scheduled for preventive maintenance as well as inspections. It works by creating a centralized, computerized database of all of the hotel's assets. This database enables all maintenance activities from the initial work requests through work order completion to be scheduled and tracked. By organizing the work flow and subsequently automating the work order process more can be done with fewer resources. In addition, when equipment is subject to regular inspections and preventive maintenance they will require less energy to operate. The bottom line is equipment will costs less to operate and/or last longer. The financial payback comes from not having to replace assets as quickly.

In contrast, labor costs have an immediate impact on a Hotel's financial health. The fastest way to drain cash reserves are to incur needless overtime. Overtime from Hotel maintenance teams occurs most often from emergency maintenance or repair work orders that do not happen during regular operating hours or when the maintenance expert is available. By implementing a CMMS solution Hotels unplanned maintenance becomes a minor occurrence as most maintenance is now planned and scheduled as preventive maintenance or inspections. In addition early problem identification allows issues to be scheduled pro actively instead of waiting for a breakdown to occur. By scheduling the repairs in this manner, the amount of time spent performing emergency work is sharply reduced. The greater maintenance flexibility allows for more work to be done with less resources which is a big win for hotel management for controlling overtime expenses.

Other Financial Benefits of Implementing CMMS Software

Other financial advantages to implementing CMMS preventive maintenance programs include better capital budgeting, quicker response time to customer issues and lower liability. Capital budgeting is improved because the CMMS tracks an assets complete maintenance history so management can better estimate replacement timeframes. Customer maintenance issues can be responded to quicker because of the increased schedule efficiencies resulting in a better customer experience and higher client return rates. Lastly, liability as a result of negligence claims may be lowered because the historical maintenance records can show good maintenance practices.

Calipers

2010-05-19T09:35:00.000-07:00

Body Fat Caliper - If You Aren't Using This Tool You Are Wasting Your Time!
By Peter Harris

A body fat caliper is a measurement device used to measure the thickness of skin folds on different parts of your body. The calipers will measure the thickness of the skin folds in millimeters. You can then take the average of those readings, find that number on a chart according to your age group and it will list your body fat percentage. This article will explain what body fat is, why knowing your percentage is important and the ways it can be measured.

Do you know what body fat is? It is the amount of fat that your body contains relative to everything else. When you want to lose weight this is what you really want to focus on. Your weight is made up of several different structures in your body. Your fat content is one of those things that you can control through diet and exercise. What most people don't realize is that you can lose fat and your actual weight may stay relatively the same. You will look slimmer, your clothes with fit better and you will have more energy even if you don't lose actual pounds.

It is important to know your percentage, testing with a caliper because this tells you an accurate story of your actual progress. When you step on a scale you see your total weight. This doesn't tell you where the weight is coming from, does it? Knowing your percentage of body fat you will know exactly what you need to lose to reach your desired goals.

If your goal is to lose weight and you start doing some cardio, lifting weights and eating better it should follow that the number on the scale should decrease over time. What many people fail to realize is that as they are working out they may be gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. So they are losing fat while they are gaining muscle and their actual weight (the number on the scale) doesn't change. But they look better! This can throw some people off and they get discouraged, thinking their diet is working. Don't put so much stock on your "scale" weight. Your fat percentage is much more important in determining your progress.

What if you are a hardgainer and you have been struggling to gain weight? What kind of weight do you want to gain? Maybe you don't care but if you are trying to gain weight through gaining muscle mass then knowing your body fat percentage will help you determine where you new weight is coming from. If you've gained 10 pounds how will you know if that is fat weight or muscle weight? You need to know the percentage you started with. If this number stays relatively the same then you know you've gained muscle weight. If it increases dramatically you know you've gained fat weight. See how this differs from the number on the scale?

You can use another instrument called a body fat percentage calculator to take your measurements. I don't recommend these. They are not nearly as accurate as the calipers. At best they can give you an estimate. You need to be more accurate than this.

measuring equipment

2010-05-07T19:20:00.000-07:00

Distance Measuring Tool - Long Distance Measuring Equipment

By Simon Kendal

There are many situations in which there is a need to measure the distance. There are various kinds of distance measuring tool that are available in the market. These tools work in various principles such as radar, laser and many more. There are also certain distance measuring wheels that can be used to measure long range distance in an easy manner.

There is no need to make any guess work due to the availability of these devices. The materials that are being used to make these devices will ensure enhanced life and there will be great level of easiness in measuring distances. It is important to select the best distance measuring tool that will be most suitable for your purpose.

This is one of the most popular and widely used methods for measuring medium and long range distance. The wheel that is attached to the stick will be rotating on the ground. Based on the number of rotation that is made by these wheels, the total distance that has been traveled by this device can be noted in an easy manner.

There are many people who have been greatly benefited due to the availability of these easy to use devices. There are rotating wheels that are available in various ranges of diameters. For measuring longer distances, the use of higher diameter wheels will be of great use. There are also several other kinds of devices that are available such as the radar and laser devices

This is an exceptional device that will make it easier to make long range distance with great easiness. The readings can be taken in an instant manner and all guess works that were made previously can be avoided through this methods. The laser method is another useful method that will also be of great use in making distance measurement in industrial and civil purposes. All these devices are available at an affordable cost.

calibration

2010-05-04T02:07:00.000-07:00

Know All About Instrument Calibration
By Ritchie Smythe

Measurement is a critical aspect when it comes to a manufacturing process. Without proper measurements, any manufacturing project will be a waste of time and money. This is why great manufacturing units give great importance to the accuracy in the measurements than anything else. When it comes to the errors during the measurements, there are two types namely, human errors and instrument errors. While the human errors can be avoided by paying atmost care and attention, the instrument errors can be eliminated only with the help of calibration. Calibration can be simply explained as the validation of various instruments involved in the manufacturing process. Each and every measurement device used in a manufacturing process has a preset unit called standard. This standard is used a reference for all the measurements done during the manufacturing process. The main objective of instrument calibration is to make sure that the standard points are set correct.

Who Does The Calibration?

Instrument calibration has to be done through a qualified Engineer. There are certain cases where the instrument calibration will be done under the supervision of an Engineer. Many of the huge manufacturing units will have in-house engineers for doing the calibration. The calibration process involves the use of sophisticated equipments. Only a few of the manufacturing units out there own these equipments needed for instrument calibration as they are very costly. This makes calibration of instruments in small manufacturing units very hard. Thankfully there is a perfect solution of instruments calibration in small and mid-sized manufacturing plants. There are a few private instrument calibration service providers available out there who charge an affordable fee for calibrating the instruments. These service providers eliminate the need of buying the costly equipments needed for calibrating the instruments.

The Uses Of Calibration

Calibration of instruments has countless numbers of benefits for both the manufacturers and the consumers. The manufacturers can increase the productivity, get a continuous uninterrupted work flow and reduced wastage. The consumers in turn will get high quality products which will be safer than ever before. Manufacturing and supplying safe products to the public will build huge credibility for the brand. Moreover, if the manufacturing unit expects to get quality certification such as ISO and ISI, they have to undergo instruments calibration in the manufacturing unit atleast twice a year. These are only the main uses of instrument calibration. There are several other benefits associated with instrument calibration.

Bottom line

We cannot imagine world with safe planet with quality products without the application of instruments calibration. So let us all ask for products manufactured in instrument calibrated manufacturing plants and ensure a safer tomorrow.

Dial test indicator

2010-05-02T23:07:00.000-07:00

Dial test indicator

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dial Indicator, Test Indicator, Magnetic Base & Point Set

A dial test indicator, also known as a lever arm test indicator or finger indicator, has a smaller measuring range than a standard dial indicator and therefore has the ability to measure in smaller increments. A test indicator measures the deflection of the arm, the probe does not retract but swings in an arc around its hinge point. The lever may be interchanged for length or ball diameter, and permits measurements to be taken in narrow grooves and small bores where the body of a probe type may not reach. If a force is perpendicular to the finger, the linear displacement error is acceptably small within the display range of the dial. Some cheaper models of test indicators may come with a pear-shaped contact point in an attempt to compensate for cosine error.

Contact points of higher end test indicators come with a standard carbide sphere at 1, 2, or 3 mm diameter. More usable materials are available for contact points such as ruby, teflon and PVC.