One of the challenges facing precision manufacturers and their medical device manufacturing partners is the increasing feature complexity of tight-tolerance parts. These complex geometries can result ...

To say we are all used to plus/minus tolerancing is a drastic understatement, yet as demands on quality rise, and many parts shrink and become more complex, our old ± may not cut it anymore. We live ...

The quality of machined optical surfaces has drastically improved, thanks to the latest advances in diamond turning lathes. However, conditions that are not related to the geometry of the machine tool ...

• Geometric concepts are now much easier to read and understand. • Revisions emphasize use of basic dimensions and geometric tolerancing as the preferred way of controlling the form, orientation, and ...

In manufacturing, the devil is in the details—and the smallest oversight can lead to big headaches. Too often, it’s 4:30 p.m. on a Friday, you find out your trusted machinist is away on a fishing trip ...

Some methods that can improve the process include examining prints and removing information that distracts from the engineers’ design intent. An innovative approach to design intent looks at geometric ...