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A quick check will prevent an easy to avoid incorrect measurement with any ball point gage. Before inspecting, always verify the appropriate ball contact points. As you can do this when the points are on or off the gage, Gagemaker recommends checking points before setting up the gage or if you did not set up […]
Time to Calibrate! Should You Ship Out or Keep In? Save Time, Money, and Aspirin! During this year’s IMTS in September, we had a great turnout and even better response to our already popular MIC TRAC™ calibration systems – not to mention our MIC 360™ In-Process Diameter Measurement Gage, more on that soon! With increasing […]
It is good practice to quickly verify repeatability on a MIC TRAC™ 3000 at frequent intervals between calibration periods. This simple verification process involves zeroing the MIC TRAC using TF-1F fixtures (anvils). This procedure will ensure the unit repeats to a resolution of 0.0001″ or better. Simply use the Coarse Adjust Knob to open and […]
Come See the MIC 360 in Action! The MIC 360™ In-Process Diameter Measurement Gage is an in-process gaging system that measures any large diameter from 8″ to virtually any diameter you can manufacture! It doesn’t require a standard… one person can easily operate…measurements are captured electronically…it repeats with extremely high accuracy…and this is all done with […]
When inspecting external functional size on a straight thread (ACME, ISO Metric, UN, etc.), some have a tendency to force the RG-7000 external roll gage onto a part. Keep in mind overly aggressive placement can cause the roll to move or completely slip from the part. Sometimes, this can slam the gage and/or hands on […]
IMTS 2016 Promises to Be the Best Yet! The Largest Industrial Tradeshow in the World! IMTS is the premiere tradeshow to see what’s new in the industry and keep you apprised of what’s available to help you do your job more efficiently and effectively. Gagemaker is proud to bring the revolutionizing MIC 360™ In-Process Diameter […]
Achieve fast repeatability and reproduceability between operators by utilizing t wo TF-1F and two TF-SV MIC TRAC™ fixtures for setting ball mics and certain indicator style gages. Set the MIC TRAC to the desired setting distance and adjust the gage accordingly. Properly install a TF-SV on each TF-1F. Then, set the gage’s contact points into […]
An easy adjustment of your rails during assembly of an MRP-2001 will help you see the indicator better when inspecting external crest diameter, pitch diameter, or ovality. During setup, you simply position the rails so that any excess rail over-hang exists on the “fixed end”(the end not holding the indicator). Below you’ll find video instructions […]
Strengthen Your Quality System A solid straight thread inspection system (ACME, UN, Metric Threads, etc.) should measure all of the vital thread attributes – Functional Thread Size, Pitch Diameter, Lead, Height, and Form. By properly inspecting threads, you will minimize process error, verify exact mating and interchangeability and ultimately guarantee your quality. Gagemaker […]
See us at OTC 2016 & Get a Free Tool Joint Identifier! It’s Here! Can you believe it? It’s time for another big year at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX. Stop by Booth # 9939 in the NRG Arena to check out some of our new products and learn more about our certification […]