Industrial parts begin the manufacturing process as “workpieces” and, using various machine tools, for example cutting instruments like milling machines, they are made into the finished component. Every step of the process including the tools, the workpiece, and the product must meet exacting specifications. Among the requirements necessary for these to be reached, an exceptional...Continue Reading

While in the headline above we use the term “machine tool” in a general sense, accuracy (as we’ll discover!) matters in this subject so it’s worth reminding ourselves that these tools come in a variety of guises, each suited to a specific manufacturing technique. The techniques include shaping, cutting, drilling, grinding and others, all of...Continue Reading

Having familiarized ourselves with milling machines, understanding how they work and the roles they perform, let’s look at the sort of problems that can occur during their operation. If you’re a manufacturer reliant on milling machines, being aware of these will put you in position to head off issues. Doing so is vital to maintaining...Continue Reading

In a great many ways modern industry relies on machine tools. They’re the backbone of most of the efficiency and productivity gains that the world has experienced since the industrial revolution. So perhaps it should be no surprise that presently the market for machine tools is booming, with companies across vertical industries searching for innovative...Continue Reading

Experience in the real-world, under factory conditions really matters – and drives continuous improvement programs to ensure our tools deliver. Andreas plays a key role in ensuring that we stay ahead of customer requirements and provide usability to match our accuracy. Andreas Dahl has been with us ever since graduating from HiST with a degree...Continue Reading

Without even having to think about it, most (if not all) of us accept that accuracy in measurement is desirable. After all, if you’re not going to produce accurate results, why measure something in the first place? In industrial and commercial as opposed to domestic or everyday settings, the importance of the quest for accuracy...Continue Reading

At Conoptica, our team has a total focus on quality. Read how Erik Åldstedt Sund is leading the way, as we add new measurement techniques for capturing waviness to our solutions – and integrate with other manufacturing processes to deliver the digital workplace. Erik Åldstedt Sund is one of the longest serving members of our...Continue Reading

There are a few industrial domains where mention of the final product is so immediately synonymous with our having a clear picture of what’s involved in our heads. Hear the words “watchmaking” and chances are, what instantly comes to your mind will be things like “detail” or “accuracy”. The component parts (particularly those within the...Continue Reading

Over the next two blogs, the goal is to familiarize ourselves with milling machines, ultimately leading to an understanding of why the issue of measurement is so important to both their upkeep and their operational performance. Starting at the beginning, let’s consider exactly what they are. Milling machines are a specific type of machine tool...Continue Reading

Let’s start with a brief definition of traceability.  Traceability is a term used in the world of measurement and broadly, it’s what ensures that the result of a measurement is reliable, accurate, and consistent with international standards. Think of it this way: when you take a measurement, how do you know it’s accurate? In a...Continue Reading