Quality articles from October 2005

Quality archives from October 2005

China's workers are critical.(FROM THE PUBLISHER)
October 1, 2005... "Treating people with respect will gain one wide acceptance and improve the business." The Chinese government, and U.S. companies looking to do business in China, would do well to remember the words of this ancient Chinese businessman, Tao...

GE acquires Everest VIT.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2005... HUERTH, GERMANY -- Following receipt of regulatory approvals, General Electric Co. completes the acquisition of Everest VIT Inc. (EVIT), a Welch Allyn subsidiary focused on remote visual inspection equipment for industrial applications. Terms...

Metalforming companies anticipate business upswing.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- Metalforming companies are anticipating an upswing in near-term business conditions, according to the August 2005 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) business conditions report. Conducted monthly, the report is an economic...

GE Fanuc announces roadmap for upgrades and releases.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2005... CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- GE Fanuc Automation Americas Inc., a unit of GE Infrastructure, announces a roadmap of upgrades and releases for its Proficy Automation and Production software family which spans from programming and control to HMI/SCADA...

Coming events.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2005... OCTOBER 17-21 ASNT FALL CONFERENCE AND TESTING SHOW, Columbus, OH. American Society for Nondestructive Testing, (800) 222-2768. NOVEMBER 6-9 5TH ANNUAL PILGRIM SOFTWARE USER...

American Society of Testing and Materials.(Thomas A. Jones appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM, Cleveland) names Thomas A. Jones as director. Jones, a quality manager and senior development engineer at Alcoa Howmet Castings' research center, will serve on the international board of...

American Society of Safety Engineers.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Jack H. Dobson Jr., manager of occupational safety and health for Simplicity Manufacturing Inc., was elected as the 2005-06 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE, Des Plaines, IL) president. Elected by ASSE members in the spring annual...

The Automotive Division of the American Society for Quality.(Chad Kymal receives quality professional of the year award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The Automotive Division of the American Society for Quality (Ann Arbor, Ml) recognizes Chad Kymal with the Quality Professional of the Year Award. Kymal, an international trainer and consultant, has served on the Malcolm Baldrige Board of...

American Society of Safety Engineers.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Honoring a dedicated safety and health professional from New York and active American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) member lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Harry Taback 9/11 Memorial Scholarship fund was established by...

AIAG honors volunteers.(Automotive Industry Action Group)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... DETROIT -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) honored its volunteers and member companies for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry at the organization's 19th annual AIAG Outstanding Achievement Awards Dinner in...

Leonard Valve Co.(hires Triumph Sales Inc. and Robert Burns Associates to control sales territories in Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Leonard Valve Co. (Cranston, RI) hires Triumph Sales Inc. to control the company's sales territories in western Pennsylvania. The company also hires Robert Burns Associates to control the company's sales territories in eastern Pennsylvania....

Heim Bearings.(gets AS 9100 and ISO 9001:2000 certification)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The quality management system at Heim Bearings (Fairfield, CT) has been certified to both AS 9100 and ISO 9001:2000 standards. The company manufactures plain and rolling element rod ends, spherical bearings, and plain and flanged bushings.

CGTech.(alliance with the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... CGTech (Irvine, CA), a computer numerical control simulation technology company, is an alliance partner of the strategic defense initiative with the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). The NCDMM was established to...

Atek Medical Manufacturing.(acquires Medtronic Inc's property)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Atek Medical Manufacturing (Minneapolis) acquires Medtronic Inc's medical manufacturing and ETO sterilization buildings and land located in Grand Rapids, MI. In March 2003, ATEK purchased selected assets of the Cardiac Surgery manufacturing...

Kuka Robotics Corp. (Clinton Township, MI), a manufacturer of industrial robots, merges with Kuka Development Labs.(BUSINESS NEWS)
October 1, 2005... Kuka Robotics Corp. (Clinton Township, MI), a manufacturer of industrial robots, merges with Kuka Development Labs. The merger is a consolidation of the company's engineering resources and will give Kuka the ability to provide more efficient...

Anca Inc.(relocates)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Anca Inc. relocates its U.S. technical center to a larger building in Wixom, Ml, from its previous location in Farmington Hills, MI. The manufacturer of precision computer numerical control tool and cutter grinding machines purchased the new...

Scott Specialty Gases'.(facility in Netherlands gets ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Scott Specialty Gases' Breda, Netherlands manufacturing facility, passes an audit conducted by the Dutch Accreditation Council, leading to ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. The facility will be permitted to manufacture and sell metrology level-2...

Costruzioni Meccaniche Caorle.(opens corporate sales and service facility in )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Italian-based producer of automated and turnkey centering, facing and endworking machinery, Costruzioni Meccaniche Caorle, opens a U.S. corporate sales and service facility in Elgin, IL. The company offers standalone, double-end centering and...

L A Aluminum Casting Co.(adds computerized numerical control machine)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... L A Aluminum Casting Co. (Hayden Lake, ID) adds a CNC machine to its plant, bringing the total number of CNC machines at the facility to seven. The Fadal VMC-4020 model will help the company move a higher volume of work through the plant.

United Gear and Assembly Inc.(dry hobbing to cut cost and increase capacity)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... United Gear and Assembly Inc. (Edina, MN) has converted to dry hobbing on several hobbing machines. This enables the company to increase its throughput and increase its capacity by significantly cutting cycle times. Dry hobbing allows the...

Johnson Controls Metrology Services.(new facility)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Johnson Controls Metrology Services (Louisville, KY) moves into a 5,000-plus square-foot facility after it underwent a full ISO 17025 accreditation. The new facility has dedicated workstations for each of the laboratories' accredited...

Methods Machine Tools.(opens technical center in Wixom, Michigan)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Methods Machine Tools (Sudbury, MA) opens a technical center in (Wixom, MI). The facility will allow the supplier of precision machine tools and accessories to better serve the automotive industry and its suppliers.

Companies create new aerospace processes.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
October 1, 2005... CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI -- Kuka Robotics Corp., a manufacturer of industrial robots, announces a new consortium with five other automation companies to develop new flexible manufacturing processes for the aerospace industry. The consortium was...

Vision Engineering Inc.(Colin Robinson appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Vision Engineering Inc. (New Milford, CT) announces Colin Robinson as metrology manager with responsibility for the Kestrel and Hawk line of metrology solutions.

Proficiency.(Kerry G. Hopkin appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Proficiency (Marlborough, MA), a provider of enterprise interoperability software, appoints Kerry G. Hopkin as chief financial officer. Hopkin brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in finance and administration to the company.

Universal Laser Systems Inc.(Steve Gluskin appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Steve Gluskin joins Universal Laser Systems Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ) as director of business development. Gluskin brings more than 30 years of experience in domestic and international sales management, marketing and distribution to the company.

Radiant Imaging.(Kevin Chittim appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Kevin Chittim joins Radiant Imaging (Duvall, WA) as vice president of marketing and sales. His responsibilities include ongoing management of the company's sales staff and distributors in the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as strategy...

EBI Consulting.(Richard Malone appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... EBI Consulting (Burlington, MA), a national engineering and environmental health and safety consulting firm, appoints Richard Malone as senior vice president, process engineering group. Malone is a licensed engineer in Massachusetts, Rhode...

SRI Quality System Registrar.(Greg Swan appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... SRI Quality System Registrar (Wexford, PA) announces Greg Swan as president and chief operating officer. Swan brings more than 30 years experience in quality management and 15 years experience in auditing and certifying management systems to...

United Southern Industries.(Jay Bishop promoted)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Jay Bishop is promoted to vice president and corporate operations manager of United Southern Industries (Forest City, NC). Bishop will oversee human resources, employee safety and training, purchasing, corporate tooling and plant management.

Building a quality-focused company: running a company with a true quality focus may be a path less traveled, but a path I've decided to take.(PROBING THE LIMITS)
October 1, 2005... A while back, I asked one of W. Edwards Deming's assistants if she knew of any truly quality-focused, Deming-based companies. She could not name one that was currently in business. I'm hoping to change that. After a lifelong dream of...

And the answer is ... common metrology myths are debunked.(OTHER DIMENSIONS)
October 1, 2005... Gage manufacturers and calibration laboratories are asked many technical questions during the course of the day. Often the person asking the question has a pet theory about the answer and disputes what the gage maker or lab offers as the...

Equipping CMMs with laser probes: retrofitting CMMs with laser probes can reduce the time needed to measure complicated parts.(coordinate measuring machines)
October 1, 2005... Laser scanners capture thousands of points every second, improving reverse engineering and inspection speed and accuracy. As a result, many companies are either replacing their coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) with laser scanners or...

A manager's challenge: investigating cause.(BRAIN TEASERS)
October 1, 2005... Anyone who has faced a production problem with a need to solve it by using production data can relate to the notion of a brain teaser. The brain teasers presented here are based on real-world situations encountered by workers in manufacturing...

Effects of screw-thread geometry: the engagement of the external and internal thread is the important factor in understanding screw thread operation.(QUALITY MEASUREMENT)
October 1, 2005... The screw thread is a fundamental member of technical products from medical devices to space vehicles. With roots dating back to ancient civilization, its continuing presence in the products of this century gives strong evidence of the...

At the center of quality: spotlight the ideas, solutions, products and companies that impact our industry.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... ideas Making Quality Improvement Easy Today's quality improvement projects are more complex than ever. They need to be rooted in an analysis of hard data and produce measurable results, yet many of the professionals implementing...

Photogrammetry provides picture perfect accuracy: photogrammetry captures high-precision measurements in the most formidable places.(QUALITY TEST & INSPECTION)(Cover Story)
October 1, 2005... The pairing of two seemingly disparate processes--photography and measurement--could only result in something interesting, something completely out of the ordinary. Since the introduction of the box camera in 1888, the endless possibilities of...

Software sets data collection standard: the repair of equipment in remote locations presents challenges for manufacturing professionals. Today's software addresses those challenges.(QUALITY SOFTWARE & ANALYSIS)
October 1, 2005... Manufacturers with equipment in use worldwide commonly grapple with the challenges of remote equipment maintenance. Every piece of expensive capital equipment in the field requires, at the very least, routine servicing. The maintenance--and...

Six Sigma: maximize the benefits: reinstituting long-forgotten elements of the original Six Sigma initiative increases profitability and improved margins.(QUALITY MANAGEMENT)
October 1, 2005... To be successful, Six Sigma initiatives must be strategy driven, process focused and project enabled. Originally, Motorola designed a Six Sigma methodology with the goal of improving an organization's margins--quality and efficiency...

Modular fixturing system always a fit.(Koordinaten Messtechnik Iserlohn )
October 1, 2005... Last year, a team at German-based Koordinaten Messtechnik Iserlohn (KMI) or Coordinate Measuring Technology, a measuring subcontractor, ventured into self-employment. Equipped with high-quality measuring equipment, the company offers measuring...

Ballbar system: key in company's Lean philosophy.(CASE STUDIES)
October 1, 2005... Rockwell Automation Power Systems (Greenville, SC) specializes in providing technologies and services for optimizing power transmission performance and productivity. In 2000, the company turned its analytical and creative skills to developing...

Electronic dimensional inspection.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The Metrology Processor line of electronic dimensional inspection gaging products is available in several different unit models that all contain data processors and LCDs for a wide variety of measurement data manipulation and display...

Data acquisition device.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The NI PCle-6251 and NI PCle-6259 are PC-based multifunction data acquisition devices that combine the high-performance of PCI Express bus with M series data acquisition technology to offer engineers fast analog and digital I/O with the...

CR scanner.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The Crx Tower computed radiography scanner has scan resolutions, for certain formats, of up to 50 micron or 20 pixels per millimeter. It is ideal in industrial nondestructive testing applications such as corrosion monitoring and castings...

Vision camera.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... For vision applications, the Lynx IPX-11M5-L smart camera has 10.7-megapixel resolution and low power consumption. The camera can dynamically zoom from low-resolution at video frame rate--200 lines at 30 frames per second--to ultra-high...

Bellows gages.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The full line of bellows gages is for mechanical differential pressure gage needs. The gages allow technicians to see local pressure and control processes even if power is lost at the plant. 1,120 indicators and 1,220 indicating switches are...

SPC charting software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The NWA Quality Analyst Version 6 is an SPC charting and analysis software solution. Version 6 enables manufacturers to analyze their process data, to identify process improvements, and execute quality initiatives such as Six Sigma, Corrective...

Freezer probe.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The precision RTD probe can be placed in a dry or wet environment. The entire assembly of the model 5623A freezer probe is specially sealed to prevent the introduction of moisture when exposed to extremely low temperatures. Designed as a...

Temperature recorder.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The Thermovault oven temperature recorder is battery-powered and can be controlled from a personal computer. It is capable of recording, storing and data stamping data in real-time. The recorder is made of a heavy-duty 316 stainless steel case...

Force tester.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The high-capacity motorized force tester is for compression and tension testing of springs, packaging, metals, fabrics and other items requiring up to 500 pounds of force. The TSFM500 has a remote control unit for added safety during testing,...

Bore alignment kit.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The microgage bore alignment kit for industrial applications is for aligning extrusion presses, rams, precision screws, lathes and turning centers, propeller shafts and stern tubes. The alignment system consists of a cylindrical laser, in 2.25-...

CMM.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The ultra-compact ScanCheck coordinate measuring machine opens the door to affordable scanning technology, enabling economical dimensional testing in a production environment. The ScanCheck can replace complicated and labor-intensive...

High-speed camera system.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The 20/20 Hindsight gigE transforms the art of high-speed video into an easy to use plug-and-play industrial device. Its gigabit Ethernet (gigE) technology supports recording speeds in excess of 2,000 frames per second. Storage capabilities...

TSM software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... QualityWorX test system manager (TSM) is an off-the-shelf software package for manufacturing managers. The product automates storage, retrieval, analysis and reporting of test result data for discrete manufacturing. Test result data, which...

Machine vision seminar.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Understanding and Applying Machine Vision * Learn how vision sensors work * See how applications can be set up quick and easily * Find out how to reduce production costs * See live demonstrations, including the new Checker...

WINSPC software.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Looking for Statistical Process Control software that's easy to configure and use? WINSPC software provides administrators with a color-coded dashboard that automatically displays the status of plant-wide data collection operations on a single...

itpstyli launches new custom probe configurator.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... itpstyli has introduced an on-line solution that allows CMM operators to design special probe tip configurations. "We wanted to get away from the one-dimensional form that's dominated the industry for so many yeas". It starts with one of 14...

21 CFR part 11 compliance.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Manufacturers collecting shop floor quality data in highly regulated environments need to comply with FDA regulations governing electronic signatures. Working with FDA consultants, ASI DataMyte has developed a solution. The Applied Stats v6.0...

Extensometers.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Compatible with nearly any brand of tester. High-accuracy strain measurement for all types of materials testing. Catalog covers tensile, compression and cyclic models, plus many others for specific test. Large variety covers gage lengths from...

Fixed limit gages.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... The new 2005 catalog from Meyer Gage Company offers new and improved Class Z gage pins and sets. in addition to the Class Z gage pins the catalog offers many new products. New offerings for 2005 include Class XX gages, Hex gages, Progressive...

New "3700" series 14" horizontal beam comparator.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... The new "3700" series S-T 14" horizontal beam comparator features a 5"X20" nickel plated stage with 100 pounds load capacity, 12" X-axis and 6"Y-axis, erect image, duplex fiber optics surface illumination, digital screen protractor and NEW...

STATISTICA.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Even the most advanced Data Analysis/ Mining, QC/Six Sigma, and Web-based Analytics are user-friendly in the STATISTICA environment. StatSoft--one of the world's largest data analysis companies--brings cutting-edge, desktop and enterprise-wide...

Carl Zeiss Styli and Accessories.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... At Carl Zeiss, we are dedicated to giving you the resources you need to get the most out of your ZEISS CMM. We have created a brand new Styli and Accessories web site that offers you a comprehensive selection of probes, extensions, and probe...

ISO 9001:2000 Guidelines.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Effective quality management systems can improve your organization's operational efficiency and reduce costs. DNV's Interpretive Guidelines to ISO 9001:2000 provides the answers you need on how to achieve tangible management improvements...

Prolink software.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Mark Twain once said "There are lies, damned lies, and statistics!" Had Mark Twain used our QC-CALC SPC software he might have said "There is SPC software, good SPC software, and there's QC-CALC!" See for yourself why people who hate SPC love...

The ultimate CMM.(WEB/LITERATURE REVIEW)
October 1, 2005... Mitutoyo's Legex Series CMMs are the ultimate coordinate measuring machines in the world. They have been produced by combining Mitutoyo's long experience in the field of high-precision metrology and machining with state-of-the-art technologies...

No 'flaws' in NDT approach: Olympus NDT CEO blends innovative philosophies to expand NDT use.(Olympus America Inc., nondestructive test)(Interview)
October 1, 2005... The name Olympus generally brings to mind high-quality optics for use in consumer, medical and industrial applications. Olympus recently purchased the R/D Tech family of nondestructive test (NDT) companies including Staveley, Panametrics-NDT...

GE acquires Everest VIT.(NDT NEWS)
October 1, 2005... HUERTH, GERMANY -- Following receipt of regulatory approvals, General Electric Co. completes the acquisition of Everest VIT Inc. (EVIT), a Welch Allyn subsidiary focused on remote visual inspection equipment for industrial applications. Terms...

Comet opens service and repair center.(NDT NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... STAMFORD, CT -- Comet, a supplier of X-ray, RF and Dosimetry solutions, announces the grand opening of its service and repair center at the recently expanded American headquarters in Stamford, CT. The new facility ensures the highest-quality...

Materials test company consolidates.(Rockwood Service Corp)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... GREENWICH, CT -- The Rockwood Service Corp. has consolidated its Canspec, Longview and Bacon Donaldson operations under the brand, Acuren. Acuren will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Service Corp. Peter O. Scannell,...

Brazilian NDT society names president.(nondestructive testing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ -- Pedro Feres Filho, president of the MISTRAS Holdings Group's Brazilian office, Physical Acoustics South American (PASA), is elected to the ABENDE's board of directors as president. ABENDE is the Brazilian Society...

Sonatest NDE acquires Harfang Microtechniques.(NDT NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... MILTON KEYNES, UK -- Sonatest NDE Plc acquires Harfang Microtechniques. The acquired company will continue to operate from its existing base in Quebec City, Canada. Harfang Microtechniques manufactures phased array instruments and analysis...

Optical instrument supplier celebrates 40 years.(McBain Instruments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... CHATSWORTH, CA -- McBain Instruments, a supplier of research, inspection and laboratory microscopy systems and custom engineered optical instruments, celebrates its 40th anniversary. The company has served the industrial, biomedical and life...

Kodak names area manager.(Eastman Kodak Co. appoints Stephen Mazur)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... ROCHESTER, NY -- Eastman Kodak Co. names Stephen Mazur as area manager, Midwest region, nondestructive testing (NDT). Mazur will work with NDT customers and dealers across the territory.

Microscopes share information: trinocular microscopes provide a solution to common communication problems.
October 1, 2005... This has become a society demanding immediate gratification in virtually all aspects of life, particularly when there are problems to solve. In the work environment or in private lives it is the same--solve the problem quickly, efficiently and...

Advances in pulsed thermography: modern pulsed thermography systems offer unprecedented speed, sensitivity and ease of use.(NDT)
October 1, 2005... Until recently thermography has been widely regarded as a qualitative adjunct to traditional nondestructive test (NDT) techniques. However, advances in analytical methods, improvements in infrared (IR) camera technology and the development of...

Analyzing torque data options: today's digital torque wrenches offer almost the same options for process control as transducerized power tools.(NDT)
October 1, 2005... Marketing and engineering have finally finished the design of the new product, and you must now evaluate the manufacturing process for your PFMEA. As you look at the process you encounter the same old problem you've faced before; critical...

Did you hear that? Ultrasonic test instruments provide flaw detection, thickness measurement and material property evaluation.(NDT)
October 1, 2005... Ultrasonic frequencies are those that are above the normal range of human hearing or higher than about 20 kilohertz. Ultrasonic testing is a common nondestructive method for evaluating materials, which uses high-frequency sound wave beams...

Demand increases for product miniaturization.(Kerk Motion Products Inc.)
October 1, 2005... Machines that perform advanced product testing have become an essential element in product quality testing for a wide range of industries. From the automotive industry to HVAC manufacturers, countless products and parts have to be tested in...

NDT connects in Columbus.(American Society for Nondestructive Testing's conference at Columbus Convention Center)
October 1, 2005... The ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show 2005 will provide a forum for the exchange of theoretical, scientific and application information. The event will take place October 17 to 21,2005, in Columbus, OH, at the Columbus Convention...

Videoprobes.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The DZ series of videoprobes are for use with the ForeEyes 2020 video recording and inspection unit. The videoprobes are available in 6- and 8-millimeter diameter with 2- and 4-way articulation up to 6 meters in length. When equipped with its...

Durometers.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... For hardness measurement, heavy-duty durometers offer nondestructive measurement and optional peak indicators with high repeatability. Four indentor types make it possible to determine hardness of rubber, plastics, sponge and foam. Type A...

Vision sensor.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The PresencePLUS P4 GEO 1.3 vision sensor uses a 1.3 megapixel imager to capture minute details at ranges from a few inches to several feet, depending on the lens used. The sensor can detect subtle differences in target features and is ideal...

UTM.(NDT PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2005... The expert 450x tabletop universal testing machines have a top-mounted detachable actuator. Configurations available are an actuator/controller with no load flame, and a two-column model for use with ovens and large samples that cannot be...