From handheld roughness gages to high-end interferometers, there’s a vast array of instruments available to measure roughness and roundness. But not all instruments are equal. Knowing the strengths and limitations of your gage can help avoid measurement errors that lead to expensive mistakes on the shop floor. Measurement instrument manufacturers offer systems with many different…
We’ve updated the emigage.com website to make it easier to see all the services we offer, and to get in touch with us for calibrations, repairs, refurbished instruments, probes and styli, carbide contour tips, and more. We invite you to look around the site, and contact us to discuss your current and future metrology and…
The term “included angle” can be confusing as it’s come to have two meanings for diamond stylus tips. Included angle = Included flank angle = cone angle In the ASME B46.1 standard, “included angle” is used as a synonym for “included flank angle,” the angle formed by the two sides of the diamond tip. It’s…
Replacing a metrology system can be a huge expense, so keeping older gages in service is vital for many businesses. Older systems need support to keep going, but even instruments with a lot of wear and tear can continue to perform reliably. So, how bad can a system get, but still be useable? It just…
This fully refurbished Talyrond 262 accels at measuring roundness, cylindricity, and straightness. The system includes automatic centering/levelling, as well as a PC system with WIndows 10 (DOS is also available at discounted price). Choose from a standard or 300mm column. The system can accommodate larger radius components if required. It includes your choice of an OEM…
