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APR 2017

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64 MMS April 2017 mmsonline.com QUALITY GAGING TIPS Columnist movements fast and skip-free. And there is not the overshoot that is possible with needles on some analog meters. Today's digital meters work just as well as, if not better than, true analog meters. When you combine the capability of an effective analog meter with that of digital display with high resolu- tion, you make the human user happy and at the same time provide the digital information for precise data collection that makes your computer happy. However, now that bench amplifiers combine the best of analog displays with digital precision, they have become rather like Range Rovers that never leave the pavement: Their full potential is rarely appreciated by their owners. Gaging ampli- fiers are often used simply as replacements for dial indicators where a higher degree of resolution is required. This is to ignore numerous opportuni- ties to make gaging more efficient and productive. Today's bench amplifiers of fer many more features at a much lower cost. Features like dynamics, tolerances, polarity, data output, preset value s a nd auto -ze ro all a re all pret t y much standard now. If you're using one of these ampli- fiers in place of an old indicator, take a look at the manual and see if there is an additional capability or two you can put to use. Or, if you need a new display for that classic gage, you should find that units available today do not require the large expenditure they did in the past. Fast-response digital displays can provide the same dynamic sensing as analog meters. Renishaw Solutions Centers... lowering the barriers to Additive Manufacturing Chicago Toronto UK Visit www.renishaw.com/solutioncenters Renishaw Solutions Centers provide a secure development environment where you can build your knowledge and confidence using metal AM technology. Equipped with the latest metal AM, machining and metrology systems, and knowledgeable engineers, Solutions Centers offer you a fast and accessible way to deploy additive technology in your business. Renishaw will support you throughout your development process, helping you to optimize your design, build confidence, and gain the evidence you need to make sound investment decisions. Renishaw Inc West Dundee, IL www.renishaw.com

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