Metrology and the Need for Industrial Inspection
To determine if an item is fit for use, humans have always used inspection. Before the era of […]
Coordinate Measuring Machines
How to Take Measurements with a Height Gauge
Last month, we looked at height gauges, from their origins to the different types of mechanical and digital […]
Coordinate Measuring Machine Probes
A Coordinate Measuring Machine is defined by the ability of its probe. As with CMMs, there are several […]
Types of Coordinate Measuring Machine
There are four main types of coordinate measuring machine (CMMs): bridge, cantilever, gantry and horizontal arm. The one […]
What is UKAS Calibration
Calibration Calibration is the comparison of a measuring instrument, the unit under test (UUT) to an appropriate standard […]
The Future of Coordinate Measuring Machines
A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a flexible measuring device used in the measurement of the physical geometrical […]
Are Your Work Pieces too Heavy to Position by Hand?
Do you find setting up on your CMM difficult? If the answer to this is yes, then you […]
An Introduction to Metrology
Metrology is the art of precision measurement. More specifically the scientific study of measurement, including both theoretical and practical aspects. […]
Traditional CMMs – Why They’re Still Relevant
In a world full of optical machines and 3D scanning arms, traditional coordinate measuring machines (CMM) are still relevant. […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Manufacturing Excellence
2016 marks the 40th year of success for one of the metrology industry’s leaders, Eley Metrology. Having gone […]