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Metlogix M2 Digital Readout Software Training Video

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New Dorsey Metrology Comparator - Benchmark 14H

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:03 +0000

Dorsey Metrology International expands it product range of comparators.

With the new Benchmark 14H comparator, Dorsey Metrology International is focusing this new addition to its product line, at an attractive price point between Dorsey’s entry level 14HE model and its very popular 16H model bench top comparators. Like Dorsey’s other models, this machine is built to last and is designed for shop floor use.

This new bench top comparator has the same high quality features as the current product line that Dorsey is well known for in the industry. Like the 16H, the Benchmark 14H, a horizontal comparator, has an erect projection image, and our "ultra-precision" crossed roller bearing stage system, but designed in a smaller package than the 16H model. The measurement scales have zero backlash and are mounted in the center of the stage travel that provides maximum measurement accuracy. The system is available with Dorsey’s Internal Edge Detection and the extra-long life LED surface illumination is another Dorsey innovation.

The Benchmark 14H, has, a 14” (350 mm) screen for optimum viewing. The system comes standard with a 16” x 4” (400mm x 100 mm) cast iron, nickel plate stage with stage travel of 8” (200mm) in the X axis, 4” (100 mm) in the Y axis and focus of 1.5” (38 mm). As with Dorsey’s other bench top comparators, this highly accurate system is offered with linear scale resolution of 0.00025 mm (.00001”), and with Dorsey Metrology’s Quick Change Single Optics Mount, the Benchmark 14H can be used with available lens from 10X to 100X.

Dorsey Metrology offers a comprehensive range of products and services for industrial metrology applications in markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical and energy. Besides a comprehensive line of comparators, Dorsey Metrology International also offers a complete line of dimensional measurement instruments that range from indicating devices, direct reading gages, inner and outer diameter gages, large diameter gages, depth and concentricity gages and is known for providing gages for customer’s special applications.

Dorsey is a leading global provider of precision gages with a global network of distribution partners that enable Dorsey’s customers to receive the customer service they would expect.

The needs of U.S. Manufacturers

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:23:29 +0000

60 Minutes, Sunday November 11, 2012, had a wonderful segment on the needs of U.S. Manufacturers. These needs are the same even at Dorsey. We found it so interesting we wanted to share it! If you are interested in a career in Manufacturing contact us.

Dorsey Metrology Snap Gages / Outside Diameter Gages

admin — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:02:57 +0000

Snap gages are among the oldest and simplest measuring instruments. They are used to measure the outside diameter of round parts such as shafts and the thickness of many other components. The first type snap gages were fixed limit gages which only confirmed the part being measured was within its size limits. The gage had two anvil sets with the first set sized to the largest acceptable size and the other set to the minor size tolerance. Fixed limit gages do not supply any variable data such as, actual size, approaching tolerance limits and data feedback.

Today’s snap gages are more accurate and sophisticated. Dorsey offers many varieties of snap, outside diameter, thickness and length instruments. All can be supplied with a variety of contacts that allow these gages to measure different part configurations. Examples include blade contacts to measure O.D. groove diameters, roll and ball contacts to measure pitch diameters, concave anvils to check the O.D. of an interrupted or segmented part and other contact types, purpose built, for other applications such as spheres, lengths and widths. Dorsey’s family of snap gage products include the Dorsey / Standard SSG series, the SDN series, the LRS (long range snaps), the ‘Versatile” snap, the “Jaw” gage, the BC series universal I.D / O.D. bench comparators and traditional fixed limit snaps. Again, all of these instruments (except fixed limit snaps) can be used with the Dorsey family of “High Amplification” and “Traditional” dial indicators, electronic or digital indicating devices.

Dorsey's Dial Bore Gages

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:48:55 +0000

Dorsey Dial Bore Gages

Dorsey mechanical products are known nationally and internationally for their quality and accuracy. Besides, the products that Dorsey has made over the last 57+ years, we are now recognized as the leading supplier for internal dial bore gages. The company manufactures and sells the Dorsey / Standard dial bore gages that are a benchmark throughout U. S. Industry, Dorsey DBL series of bore gages, retractable bore gages, indicating plug and indicating disc gages. Dorsey has recently increased the dial bore gage offering by adding a new Dorsey / Standard #7 and # 8 size gages. The # 7 measures between 10.00”-24.00” (254mm-610mm) and the #8 measures between 21.00” – 36.00’ (533mm- 915mm).

The Description of bore gages

Bore gages are comparative instruments designed to check hole diameter and condition. Dorsey bore gages use the principle of two point gaging and three point centralization. The contacts are diametrically opposed which provides the most accurate readings. Using Dorsey bore gages with two point measurement allows one to “Explore the Bore”. That is, determine the bore configuration / condition such as, bell mouth, taper, out of round, barrel shape or hour glass shapes.

To Use: The gage is inserted on an angle for easy entry into the bore. The centralizer feature insures locating the true diameter. The bore gage is “rocked” and the indicator is observed to find the lowest reading to obtain the true diameter reading.

Dorsey Dial Bore Gage Setmasters

Dorsey offers a variety of reference masters from specific size master rings to Dorsey’s corresponding family of adjustable bore gage masters. Dorsey offers a complete set of adjustable bore gage setmasters that cover the range of ½” to 36”. Each model corresponds to the range of its companion dial bore gage. These masters may also be adapted to be used with other brands of competing bore gage products.

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Dorsey Metrology Calibration Laboratory adds Bore Gages to its ISO 17025 Scope of Accreditation

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:45:58 +0000

In December, 2011 Dorsey Metrology's Calibration Laboratory added to its ISO 17025 Scope of Accreditation after a thorough evaluation process by A2LA. As a result of this evaluation we are pleased to announce the ability to offer ISO 17025 calibration of our entire Bore Gage product line. We feel that the addition of one of our most popular products to our Scope of Accreditation will allow us to be more competitive in the industries we serve and further enhance the quality of our products customers have come to depend on. If you have any questions or would like to schedule calibration for any of our products within our scope please feel free to contact one of our customer service representatives. Stay tuned as we strive to add more calibration capabilities in the future.

Please visit our ISO Certs page to download the latest certificate.

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Dorsey receives The Business Excellence Award

Dorsey — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:08:56 +0000

After having an outstanding year, Dorsey Metrology receives The Business Excellence Award for manufacturing from the Dutchess County Economic Development Corp.

Photo credit: Karl Rabe/Poughkeepsie Journal

Read the entire story at Poughkeepsie Journal.

Dorsey Metrology award was also highlighted on Quality Magazine front page. To read the full story please visit Quality Magazine website.

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Dorsey introduces new bore gage models

Dorsey — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:35:54 +0000

Precise measurement of large bore surfaces using dial indicating and digital instruments in the past was difficult and not economical. But that scenario is about to change with the introduction of #7 standard style and #8 standard style bore gages. These gages feature modular design, that can be easily assembled to measure a variety of large bore diameter. These instruments reachability can be easily extended to evaluate conditions of a deep bore.

The primary goal for Dorsey was to develop an ergonomic instrument to measure a wide range of large bore diameter. These bore gages include a retractable centralizer to ease placement of the large bore gage into the bore. Additionally, a single horizontal adapter is readily assembled to the large bore gage to extend its use for measuring a second wide range of larger bore diameters. A vertical adapter is provided to extend reachability of the bore gage to measure deep bore diameters.

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Top business blogging benefits

Dorsey — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:27:02 +0000

In the era of internet, online presence of businesses is considered low. Blogging is one of the easiest ways to tap into that endless market, and improve their business and profits. What sets blogging apart from other types of websites is the appearance of content. It is presented on page in the form of posts. Blogs are also updated more frequently that normal websites, in return creating a reason for a visitor to come back again. So why should businesses have a blog?

Blogging offers some compelling advantages. Many more people are blogging because there are real benefits to it.

Brand awareness

A blog gives a business an opportunity to communicate their brand image to consumers. Customers consistently seeing business brand develop a sense of security and stability, in effect building strong loyal relationship. A blog with many post creates such an opportunity, exposing visitors to your brand message.

Reputation management

A blog enables businesses to communicate in more informal and personal style than business website. Visitors will quickly build strong relationship and trust. The more they trust your brand , the more likely they are to visit your website and actually purchase your products.

Business differentiation

If done properly, blog can set you apart, and possibly superior to your competition. Through blogging you can show the benefits of services and products and what sets them apart from others.

Biggest market

Business having an online presence are exposed to the biggest possible customer base with unlimited profit opportunities. Blogging allows you to reach potential customers without any time or space constrains.

Search engine marketing

Search engines give more authority to blogs, due to their non-promotional nature. Content produced on blogs is informative in nature, so it's more likely to attract more natural links than promotional websites. Blogs also can be listed in blog-specific directories and RSS feed aggregation sites, gaining even more backlinks. Search engines also value blogs for frequency of updates and content freshness. In the times of real-time search results it's a huge advantage over traditional websites.

Direct communication

Over time blogs build up readers base that subscribe to RSS feed or email updates, because they are interested in what your business have to say. Every time a new article is published, it is delivered to those readers, giving you the ability to communicate directly with them.

Blog also serves as a portal for customers opinions and discussion about your products and services.

Lead generation

Because blogs generate additional visitors and better search engine rankings, it creates additional opportunity to generate more leads.

Simple, low cost solution for online publishing

Blogs are inexpensive to set up, operate and maintain. Blogging platforms are available as a free hosted solutions, most of them works perfectly of cheap shared hosting too. Blogging software is also very intuitive to use, so there's hardly any learning curve. And there are also desktop and smartphone programs that can publish directly to a blog, making blogging virtually painless.

Positive effects on employees

When there are more people involved in business blogging, it creates a feel of a team among participants. Contributing to company web marketing and sales success raises the morale and improves working relationship.

Blogs complement ordinary website with unique opportunities for building brand awareness and online presence and impact.

Do you blog? Does you business have a blog? Please share your opinions in the comments.

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ISO Quality Management System Document Control

Dorsey — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:18:04 +0000

ISO places special emphasis on the need for Document Control within Quality Management Systems. The standards specify that control is to be reinforced for all relevant aspects of the business.

Effective ISO Quality Management System Document Control ensures that employees and staff have all the information they need to perform their tasks efficiently. The documented and controlled Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and forms serve as the guideline across all functions of the business.

The maintenance and management of this information is vital to being able to create quality goods and services that ultimately satisfy the Customers. It insures that only the most current and relevant information is available in order to avoid errors that will disrupt the flow of everyday business and cause customers to doubt the company’s ability to perform effectively.

Beyond the Quality Management System documents mentioned previously there are many others where control is vital to the success of the business. Some of these documents include, but are not limited to:

Purchase orders
Quotes and Sales orders
Packing slips
Invoices
Engineering Changes
Training manuals
Maintenance records
Audit records
Job descriptions
Departmental performance metrics
Calibration and equipment records
Employee competence records
Access approvals for data management systems
Drawings, bill of materials, programs and routings
Supplier lists
Customer supplied documentation
Inventory control transactions
Corrective/Preventive actions
Management Review records

ISO quality management system document control procedures besides explaining the purpose of the documents should also describe how changes are made, reviewed and approved, by whom and what the retention period should be. Authority for retrieval of down level documentation and by whom must also be defined.

Documents must be easily accessible to all personnel. They should be reviewed for suitability on a regular basis and suggestions for improvement should be discussed frequently within each department and at management review meetings. It is every employees responsibility, from top management down, to make sure ISO Document control processes are followed in order to assist in having an effective ISO Quality Management System.

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