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Ryan and Geoff,
I'm just the ISO Coordinator, but I can tell you that most of the micrometers don't need to be super accurate except possibly those used at final inspection.
We make powdered metal parts that need to me miked at several stages of the operation (mold, size), but mostly just to see that the parts are within tolerance.
We are a very small company and the parts we make are not terribly intricate (bearings, sleeves, etc.) although some p/m parts require much more sophisticed measuring devices. (I worked for 19 years at such a company before being hit my the great downsizing wave)
We do have several flange micrometers, which I think is what Ryan was referring to, and I've been told they do use blocks to calibrate them because of the generous tolerance.
Thanks so much for everyone's input - we are being audited next week to the new TS standard and I'm really holding my breath and praying for a miracle!
Sue
I'm just the ISO Coordinator, but I can tell you that most of the micrometers don't need to be super accurate except possibly those used at final inspection.
We make powdered metal parts that need to me miked at several stages of the operation (mold, size), but mostly just to see that the parts are within tolerance.
We are a very small company and the parts we make are not terribly intricate (bearings, sleeves, etc.) although some p/m parts require much more sophisticed measuring devices. (I worked for 19 years at such a company before being hit my the great downsizing wave)
We do have several flange micrometers, which I think is what Ryan was referring to, and I've been told they do use blocks to calibrate them because of the generous tolerance.
Thanks so much for everyone's input - we are being audited next week to the new TS standard and I'm really holding my breath and praying for a miracle!
Sue