Hertford based Qualiturn Products Ltd a perfect example of the productivity increases that can be achieved by the application of advanced IT systems, the use of high-yield machine tools and the adoption of cutting-edge automation technology. In addition to performing day-time manufacturing, the business’ highly efficient working practices allow it to operate ‘lights-out’ throughout each night.
Quality is often seen as a policing mechanism, rather than a vehicle for improvement. What manufacturers may not realise is by using metrology to police, rather than improve, they are missing out on a myriad of benefits. Here Mike G John, head of engineering at industrial metrology specialist, The Sempre Group, shares insight on how to incorporate metrology into production.
Currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of its establishment, Mitutoyo UK has earned an excellent reputation for the accuracy and quality of its products and the wide range of metrology and testing disciplines it covers.
Within the demanding marine sector, the accurate positioning, alignment and assembly of components, especially larger, cumbersome elements such as boats’ hulls, is a regular and often challenging requirement.
