Articles
July 29, 2014
Hiring a dimensional measurement provider can be a daunting task, especially if you are not well versed in the various techniques that are employed in the industry. What type of measurement techniques should be used for your application? What tolerances are acceptable? What is a reasonable turnaround time for your project?
November 7, 2013
Domson’s structural engineer was a key member of the construction team working on the “Forever Bicycles” sculpture, as seen recently on display at the Nuit Blanche 2013 art exhibit.
October 25, 2013
Domson personnel recently completed the factory training course offered by Schwing America for inspection of their concrete pumpers. Upon completion of the course, Domson was added to Schwing’s certified inspector list.
October 9, 2013
3D scanning can be an effective tool for first article inspection. It is relatively fast, produces accurate results, and can be more cost-effective than other solutions. However, 3D scanning does not work for every first article inspection application. For example, if the part includes internal features or surface finishes that are not compatible with optical inspection tools, a different approach might make more sense.
October 4, 2013
First article inspection is an important component of successful manufacturing. The first article in production must be inspected, or measured, to determine whether it meets the engineering specifications. If it does not, corrective steps must be taken. These steps take time and money, which is why first article inspection must be quick and accurate.