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“The international standard for temperature
in a dimensional measurement laboratory is 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20°
Celsius), according to the
International
Bureau of Weights and Measures” said Steve DeRemer, General
Manager of the GKS Michigan Region. “The new climate control system in
our gage calibration and vision system lab allows us to reliably hold
this temperature (+/- 1° Fahrenheit) around the clock.”
Customers of GKS trust them to precisely
measure various types of materials, from plastics to steel to aluminum
and more. Each material swells or shrinks slightly in relation to
ambient temperature in the environment. To get accurate, uniform
readings, GKS technicians let items “soak” in the controlled lab
environment for at least 24 hours before taking measurements. This
standard industry practice allows parts to stabilize and yields high
precision measurements.
Data loggers, which are small sensors about
the size of a deck of cards, are placed throughout the laboratory.
These sensors read and record temperature and humidity every few
minutes. After a preset period of time, all the readings are compiled
into a database where special software plots a graph of peaks and
valleys of conditions. Technicians use this information to make
adjustments to the system ensuring that GKS adheres to the strict
standard.
GKS has spent years acquiring the high
precision measurement tools required to accomplish the types of services
performed inside its gage laboratory. These services include the
calibration of items ranging from common hand tools such as mics,
calipers, and gage pins to significantly more complex items such as
highly detailed masters requiring annual certification. Numerous
industries utilize GKS’ calibration services, including fabrication
shops, tier 1 and tier 2 automotive suppliers, aerospace manufacturers,
medical research facilities, and consumer product manufacturers.
GKS Inspection Services has been a leading
provider of dimensional measurement and 3D laser scanning services for
25 years. The company’s Plymouth, MI lab (in the Detroit area) is
accredited by the A2LA for Mechanical Testing and Calibration. The
Michigan lab features numerous CMMs, vision systems, laser scanners,
surface analyzers, and other inspection equipment. GKS also has branch
offices in Minneapolis, Toledo, India, and Korea. The company’s expert
metrologists and engineers are experienced in automotive and many other
manufacturing industries.
For more information about how GKS
Inspection Services can improve your manufactured product, save you
money and decrease your development time, contact Steve DeRemer, by
phone (734-582-9600), fax (734-582-9610), via email to
info@gks.com or visit GKS Inspection Services’ web site at
http://www.gks.com. |
