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  1. metrologyman

    How best to ask for CMM data ?

    I work for an A2LA acc. Lab. We do a lot of custom inspection for other companies on our CMM & Vision system. We use excell and list each dim. on the print in one colum with tolerance,then the actual measured value. We also make note of out of spec. dimensions. This method is simple and easy to...
  2. metrologyman

    Inspection tool calibration methods

    I work for a clibration lab. we are iso 17025 accredited thru A2LA. As far as procedures go, use the mil std. 120 to help you get a proper method for calibrating all hand tools. as far as traceability, save yourself alot of time and work by getting yourself some software for this process. I hope...
  3. metrologyman

    3D scanners or ?????

    This is a link to Nikons CNC Video measuring systems. We use one in our metrology lab for custom inspections. Im not sure if this is what you are looking for but it might help. If you like we also are a sales representative for Nikon Measuring Machines and I would be happy to put you in touch...
  4. metrologyman

    Coordinate Measuring Machine for inspection

    There are many things to consider when purchasing a CMM. First ask yourself some questions. Will this be a repititious checking process of your product? If so you might consider a programable DCC/CMM such as a Brown & Sharpp CMM with PC-Demis software. You can Write programs to inspect your...
  5. metrologyman

    CMM calibration

    Hello, I work for a metrology lab, and operate a B&S Global FX CMM with PC_Demis software. You must first have your reference sphere calibrated. This may be part of your problem. For instance,if your r-sphere is .74993 and the info in your software states it as .75000 Then this error must be...
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