President Perspectives — Measurement

Does 1 micron really make a difference? Many of our customers are delighted to use our precision engineering products. But why is accuracy so important? The difference between "accuracy" and "resolution" is often misunderstood. Does an accurate measuring instrument mean it has good resolution? Quite likely.Does a measuring instrument with high resolution mean it has good accuracy? Maybe. There are no definite answers to this and the difference rests heavily on the quality of production during the creation of the measuring instruments.   Resolution Resolution refers to the digit accuracy you can see on the product. Lets try the following...

Feeler gauges are one of the most commonly used precision tools in a workshop. It is an essential item for a quick and easy to use. What is a feeler gauge? A feeler gauge is a steel precision measuring tool used to check spacing and gap tolerances during set-up, repair and maintenance. As the parts are usually very precise and are unable to be differentiated by sight, each piece is usually marked with the thickness of the gauge in mm or in inches. Feeler gauges are a quick and easy way to verify critical clearances of manufactured components from or...