ASQ Inspection Division Webinar (0.1 RU) — Surface Measurement Speaks the Language of Industry 4.0.

When:  Mar 9, 2022
Associated with  Inspection Division
Webinar Abstract:

As part tolerances tighten, surface finish has a bigger influence on the size and function of the product. It is becoming more important to measure surface finish right at the point of manufacture. Whether a manual surface finish check, or one integrated into a semi-automated or fully automated surface gaging system, data may be communicating with the user on-site or even someone hundreds or thousands of miles away.

In this presentation, we will look at how surface finish tools are learning the language of Industry 4.0 and are able to communicate – both send and receive information – to meet the new demands.

To accomplish this, we will explore how surface gaging systems speak the language of Industry 4.0 through:
  • Improving the user interface to make setup as easy as a smart phone

  • Allowing for two-way communication to save and load setup parameters

  • Guaranteeing data integrity by using unique identifiers with the measured data

  • Providing communication tools for fully automated operation within the manufacturing process

  • Adding capabilities of remote instruction via communication through the measuring system

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All of these benefits will be discussed, documented and provided for the attendees to review.