The post-COVID world has become increasingly digitized. Industries are heavily dependent on automated tools and access to measuring equipment is a value that companies cannot afford to ignore. Metrology is an important aspect of quality control because it uses complex statistical measurement algorithms to analyze the entire process. It simply involves testing the items to check their specifications and tolerance thresholds throughout the manufacturing process. Digital metrology companies are evolving and redefining the ways metrology can be performed.
How Can Metrology Be Helpful In The Manufacturing Sector?
Modern factories are overburdened with large production demand and hence produce millions of pieces every week. Most are made on automated production lines through digital systems with minimal human contact. Several machines are involved in the production line. Each of these machines manufactures a specific item that is made according to the exact specifications within certain tolerances. However, machines tend to wear and tear over time and even the most expensive machines can shift or lose alignment over time. This may cause differences in the final product. However small these differences may be, if your machine is making critical aerospace or automotive parts, even small differences can have a big impact. This is where metrology comes into play.
All items manufactured on modern production lines have specified tolerances or dimensional accuracy. The degree of tolerance depends on the part being manufactured. Metrology machines can self-diagnose whether the components they produce are within tolerance. In case of any potential failure or dimension problem, these machines may alert the machine operator and quality control team of the problem. Let us know more about the many advantages of metrology companies.
1. Precision And Speed
The measuring devices work with perfect accuracy and rapid speed. Vernier gauges, borescope, optical laser and touch probes can be used in high-speed and accuracy machines like OGP’s Vantage series to measure anything displayed to them. The process of making measurements should be quicker and more organized. The more streamlined the process is, the sooner companies will receive the results in the best possible time.
2. Reliability
The measuring devices can be used to operate autonomously and without demanding operator oversight. Leveraging advanced methodology tools like ZONE3 helps in visualizing the object to be measured, automatically mapping the measurement location, and selecting the best and most appropriate sensors for the task. Additionally, OGP machines are smart, which means operators can control them remotely, set them to measure and leave, knowing that the measurements can be tracked and when they return in a few minutes, they will have detailed information on every part feature.
3. Repeatability
Manufacturing equipment needs to perform repetitive tasks without deviation. This level of consistency is impossible with humans involved in the manufacturing process. The consequences of human error can lead to significant issues.
This is one of the main advantages of intelligent measuring machines. It collects everything and does it in a repetitive way. Each time, a measuring machine will measure the same part in the same way and with the same accuracy.
4. Benefits To Consumers
Metrology enables manufacturers to produce more accurate, faster and higher-quality products. These benefits are passed on to customers as items become more affordable and of higher quality.
5. Fast Return On Investment
Measuring equipment adds several benefits to the process such as increased productivity, higher profits and better control of production processes.
Early detection and resolution of problems lead to less wastage, less rework and minimizing the bottlenecks in production. Businesses can be confident that their projects will be done right the first time and not let mistakes get in the way of productivity. Automated measurement is not only an advantage for organizations trying to succeed in today’s market; it is a need.