Quality Control
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Read ContentQuality Control in the Manufacture of Metal Parts
Learn the vital components of an effective quality control program and its role in ensuring that metal parts meet their requirements for design and function.
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Read Article8 Things to Know About ISO 9000
Adherence to ISO 9000 standards by an organization demonstrates to customers that it is committed to implementing best practices for quality management.
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Read ArticleHeat Expansion of Metals and the Summertime Blues
Utilizing a controlled environment helps to minimize the effects of heat expansion and other temperature issues on the measurement of metal parts.
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Read Article4 Critical Steps to Overcoming Material Surface Imperfections
Specifying the magnification level and details of how a material surface must be examined helps to ensure that parts will pass inspection and meet your needs.
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1:57Watch VideoYour Tight Tolerance Could be Seriously Affecting Part Cost
It may be tempting to assume that a very tight tolerance should be your default choice. But, when they aren't essential, it could increase your costs needlessly.
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Read Article5 Things You Need to Know About OD/ID Concentricity
Because verifying concentricity is time-consuming and costly, try to use other applicable GD&T symbols in place of concentricity in tubing drawings and designs.
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Read ArticleMeasuring the Perpendicularity of Small Metal Parts
When measuring the perpendicularity of small metal parts, consider the effects of a part’s diameter, length, straightness, and manufacturing method.
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2:09Watch VideoFascinating Facts About Eddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing is an important method of nondestructive testing. See what you may not have known about the process.
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Read ArticleAvoiding the Risks of Standard to Metric Tolerance Chart Conversion
With a metric tolerance chart, you need to account for the upper and lower tolerance spec limits when converting between standard and metric measurements.
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Read ArticleThe Human Factor in Metal Inspection
Metal Cutting Corporation uses visual and mechanical methods of metal inspection to help ensure that small parts meet customers' manufacturing requirements.
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2:03Watch VideoTop 5 Challenges in CNC Machining
While CNC machining can produce an array of complex, precision metal components, there are some challenges to the process you need to be aware of.
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Read Article7 Steps to Ensuring Your Measured Results Are In Spec
In our industry, it’s a given that calibrated devices will be used to take measurements, but consistent results aren't guaranteed. Discover how to ensure calibrated measuring yields accurate results.
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Read ArticleWhat Is Calibration Tolerance?
The key to calibration tolerance is understanding both what a device is capable of doing and the tolerance to which the device has been calibrated.
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Read ArticleThe Quandaries of Calibration Standards
Calibration standards for devices and equipment used in measuring, inspecting, and manufacturing of precision metal parts can pose some unique challenges.
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1:56Watch VideoSteps to Ensuring Your Measured Results Are In Spec
Unfortunately, consistent results aren't always guaranteed. Learn what you can do to ensure calibrated measuring yields accurate results.
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Read ArticleThe Sampling Plan in Quality Control
A statistically valid sampling plan in quality control provides a high level of confidence that if the sample is acceptable, the entire lot is acceptable.
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Read ArticleSmall Diameter Tubing: How to Pick The Best ID Inspection Method
Agreeing on the tool to be used for verifying ID, particularly with small diameter tubing, can mean the difference between meeting your specs and incurring the cost of additional work.
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Read ArticleWhy Use a Metal Surface Finish Chart?
A surface finish chart is a handy reference tool for characteristics such as measurement units and typical Ra values according to the metal cutting method used.
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2:12Watch VideoSecrets to Choosing a New Contract Partner
How do you qualify a new sourcing partner and ensure an efficient and problem free experience? Considering these points will help you make a decision you can feel confident about.
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Read ArticleMeasuring Straightness in Small Metal Parts
Qualitative methods for measuring the straightness of small metal parts help to keep production costs under control and deliver the results that customers need.
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