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Dimensional Measurement Uncertainty from Data, Part 1: Check Standards

September 7, 2015 Office

by Ted Doiron Uncertainty has proven difficult to implement in calibrations labs. The subject has advanced mathematics and statistics that are often needed for scientific research, but are seldom needed to develop uncertainty budgets for […]

New GAGEpack Release

December 7, 2011 Office

A new release of GAGEpack from PQ Systems features more efficient drag-and-drop label actions, automatic recording of temperature-humidity USB module (THUM) data, and additional options for visual styles. An improved, flexible To Do list and […]

Applications of Computer Simulation in Coordinate Measuring Machine Uncertainty Evaluation

August 16, 2011 Office

By Jon M. Baldwin, Kim D. Summerhays and Daniel A. Campbell Comprehensive tools for evaluating the uncertainty of measurements made with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) have been available for several years, yet their widespread application […]

Development of the New Line Scale Calibration Facility at the Dutch National Metrology Institute VSL

March 12, 2011 Office

by Richard Koops, Ancuta Mares, Jan Nieuwenkamp Line scales are important physical standards of length used for accurate positioning or measurement in one, two or three dimensions. Depending on the application, line scales can have […]

Ready to Assemble Ruler Calibrator

October 1, 2010 Office

By Mahesh Chander Gupta Like other instruments, engineering-grade ruled scales require traceable calibration. Because the calibration is usually carried out by sophisticated comparators that are expensive to buy and maintain, only a handful of laboratories […]