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November Gage Report

Holiday Closing Closing for Thanksgiving In celebration of Thanksgiving and to give our employees time to celebrate with their families, Gagemaker will be closed Thursday, November 23, 2017 and Friday, November 24, 2017. We will reopen Monday, November 27, 2017 under our normal hours. Gagemaker wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday! Holiday Schedule Closed: Thursday, November. […]

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January 2017 Gage Report

API 7-2 SECOND EDITION JAN. 2017 PUBLISHED! You have until June 6, 2017 to comply with the new American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 7-2 Inspection Specification for Rotary Shouldered Connections. We’ve highlighted some key points below: • Resolution of Indicators   Indicator resolution requirements have been updated for all lead, height, and taper gages. (API 7-2 7.4.1, […]

Gage Tip of the Month

October 2016

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 […]

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August 2016 Gage Report

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 […]

Bench Calibrator

The Gagemaker calibrator gages, CG-1001 or CG-1001E, calibrate gages and indicators per AGD specification. These calibrators are ideal for shops with space concerns and/or with numerous gages with less stringent calibration requirements than an MT-4000 provides. The CG-1001 uses a non-rotating spindle screw type micrometer which reads directly to .0001” and can be estimated to […]

Gage Calibration Certifications

Gagemaker provides two types of Calibration Certificates: the Certificate of Compliance and the Certificate of Calibration. The Certificate of Compliance (Short Form) is issued to a product that has been inspected or verified to meet minimum prescribed requirements. Usually, it is applied to a fixed limit instrument with no adjustment capability. The Certificate of Calibration […]

Gagemaker Professional Calibration & Repair Services

We Inspect, Calibrate, Repair, Track and Certify Gages and Calibration Equipment ISO 17025:2017 Accredited Laboratory featuring a Sophisticated Climate Control System Regulating Temperature and Humidity Gagemaker Replacement Parts and Equipment Ensure Top Performance Established Procedures and Traceable Reference Standards to SI via NIST Gagemaker Dedicated Professionals Set the Standard for Excellence in Service and Quality […]

Precision Gage Calibration Systems – MIC TRAC™ 4000

Establishing an in-house calibration service represents an investment in facilities, equipment and trained personnel but grants you TOTAL control over all of your calibration process as well as saves you time and money over the long term. The Gagemaker In-House MIC TRAC™ 4000 Series Precision Gage Calibration System enables you to inspect parts, calibrate and […]

Gage Setting and Part Measurement Systems – MIC TRAC 3000

Employing a versatile bench mounted length measuring system allows you to measure parts, calibrate hand held gages, and preset indicator style gages.  The Gagemaker Shop Floor MIC TRAC™ Gage Setting and Part Measurement System (MT-3000 Series) sets or zeros most gages with the standard resolution of .00005″, accuracies ranging from ±.0001″ to ±.0004″ (traceable to […]

Boost Your Quality Program

How to Choose Your In-house Calibration System More and more OEMs demand that suppliers document their quality efforts from start to finish. We encourage companies to examine their calibration programs, identify their weaknesses and improve wherever possible. Therefore, calibration systems must offer more than just calibration. As systems are customizable, they can be as simple […]