Inspection & Metrology: Promoting manufacturing efficiency with 3D optical metrology
Woodward Inc. works with leading optical metrology instrument supplier ZYGO to “tune” its manufacturing processes by leveraging precise 3D surface […]
Online exclusive: How many mils is your coating?
Instantaneous handheld coating thickness gauges that can be operated by virtually any technician deliver lab-quality readings even on curved and […]
Non-Destructive Electromagnetic Structure Testing
Steel structures depend on alloy and heat treatment for durability and strength. Ferritic and martensitic structures behave ferromagnetically, and austenitic […]
Crack Testing and Heat Treat Verification of Gears Using Eddy Current Technology
While eddy current technology was initially developed for testing of bar, tube, and wire, advances in electronics, automation, and coil […]
Sophisticated Software for Real-Time Data Retrieval
In an age of information systems, we have immediate access to everything from our e-mail to the Internet. Gear manufacturers […]
Determining the Source of Gear Whine Noise
Gear whine noise, particularly in consumer products such as motor vehicles and appliances, is an important and annoying problem. This […]