Test and Inspection Assembly

Articles about vision systems, leak testers and other technologies for testing and inspecting parts and assemblies.

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Test System Makes Dream of Reusable Spacecraft a Reality

Jim Camillo

March 19, 2019

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Every person chases a dream, but only the Dream Chaser (DC) spacecraft system has a final destination of the International Space Station (ISS) nearly 250 miles above the Earth.

The Basics of MES

It’s important to understand the principles and technologies be-hind MES software, so it will work for your needs, rather than the other way around.

Bob Miklosey

March 13, 2019

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Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have been around for quite a while, and there are hundreds of choices out there.

Leak Detector

February 7, 2019

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Machine builders, system integrators and assembly-line workers can use the ASI 35 leak detector in integral and localized test procedures or a combination of both.

The ASM 390 and ASM 392 leak detection instruments have been designed for the semiconductor and display industries as well as other demanding applications where rapid pump down and high sensitivity is key. Both models are Semi S2 compliant.

MDSAP Aims to Unifiy Standards for Auditing Medical Device Manufacturing Lines

Zoe Leduc

February 5, 2019

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For medical device manufacturing, quality is crucial. To ensure quality in production, audits of the manufacturing facilities by a government health organization are standard. The audits and inspections are not, however, standard between countries. The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) is looking to change that.

Quality control keeps appliance manufacturer out of hot water

John Sprovieri

February 4, 2019

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One of the largest manufacturers of residential and commercial water heaters in the country, Bradford White Corp. takes safety seriously. The private, American-owned company does not sell its products directly to consumers.

Advances in Color Vision Inspection

Color cameras are becoming more affordable and less complex.

Austin Weber

January 9, 2019

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Once upon a time, color vision technology was limited to large manufacturers with big budgets and lots of in-house technical expertise. But, recent advancements in cameras, lighting and software have made color vision more affordable, less complex and easier to use on assembly lines.

Quality products start with quality projects

Gauge repeatability and reproducibility

Jon Quigley

December 11, 2018

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Despite a persistent and incremental march toward automation, people are still necessary for much of manufacturing. Perhaps that will always be true for certain segments.

The Foundations of Function-Testing Gear Assemblies

December 1, 2018

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Functional gear testing could be defined as a series of tests that simulate the intended function of the product in an effort to determine whether an assembly operates within a specified performance range

Linear Mini Lights Brighten up Butterfly Valve Inspection

Jim Camillo

November 12, 2018

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In many automotive parts, a small defect can cause big problems. This explains why Tier 1 suppliers increasingly use machine vision to inspect parts used for steering, air bags, seat belts, brakes, electronic controls and exhaust.

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