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August 12, 2016

IIA Case Study: Extreme Components, LP’s Surface Finish Analysis of DAT Mold Interlocks

With advances in the manufacturing of smaller and smaller components, there is a need for measurements at that scale to ensure that best accuracy is maintained. If you require measurement at the nano scale, or one billionth of a meter, then choosing the right technology will be high on your priority list. You want to make the most informed decision when choosing the equipment for measurements that are this important.

August 9, 2016

Extreme Components, LP’s Surface Finish Analysis of DAT Mold Interlocks

Extreme Components, LP is known for designing and creating cost-saving, effective alignment/positioning devices for the Injection Mold Industry that are durable, reliable, and high precision. Their molding alignment locks are manufactured using dynamic alignment technology or DAT, which is a revolutionary method for self-aligning locks that involves minimal friction and wear, even at high speeds. Using IIA's nano measurement expertise, Extreme Components, LP wanted to use the surface finish analysis results to find out precisely how well their DAT locks held up against the wear of daily use versus the traditional friction-fit locks.

July 13, 2016

Nano Measurements: Contact-Based vs Optical-Based, Which Should You Choose?

With advances in the manufacturing of smaller and smaller components, there is a need for measurements at that scale to ensure that best accuracy is maintained. If you require measurement at the nano scale, or one billionth of a meter, then choosing the right technology will be high on your priority list. You want to make the most informed decision when choosing the equipment for measurements that are this important.

June 13, 2016

Dimensional Inspection for Firearm Parts and Components

Dimensional inspection (also called dimensional metrology) has come a long way since the industrial revolution.

May 6, 2016

Used Oil Disposal

In the past, used oils used to be disposed in sewers, on the ground or in municipal landfills and dumps. Fortunately, that is now longer permitted. Since May 1992, used oils are regulated by the Basel Convention on hazardous waste of which Canada, the United States and OECD countries are signatories.