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Gaging Tips- Versatility of Test Indicators

Versatility of Test Indicators

 

When we think about comparative indicators, we usually are referring to dial indicators. However, test indicators also provide comparative measurements. The difference is that while dial indicators sense displacement that is parallel to the axis of the spindle, test indicators are designed to sense and measure displacements that are perpendicular to the shaft of the contact point.
Test indicators are referred to by their dial configurations, the most common of which are the front mount, top mount and side mount. There are also two different dial diameters (1.1" and 1.5"). Selection of a test indicator is dependent on how and where it will be used.
The probe or contact point of the indicator is part of a lever mechanism that transfers the motion to the working part of the indicator. At the point where the contact is attached, a swivel allows the contact to be positioned anywhere within a 180 degree arc.
Use of test indicators is quite straightforward, but there are two very important points to remember about the contact point.
The first is length. Because the indicator is based on a lever transfer, length is critical. A one-to-one ratio is set up with a standard indicator. Changing to a longer or shorter contact changes this ratio and can result in measurement errors in use. To read the remainder of this article "click here"
 
        MarTest^® - Test Indicators Since 1936 Mahr has been one of the leading global producers of test indicators, we have achieved this with the continuous advancement of our products and with unrelenting commitment to produce high quality products that not only meet customer requirements but also exceed them. We have also increased research and development in order to satisfy the demands and requirements of the market, however our core philosophy is to offer our customer a highly accurate and simple solution for various measuring tasks.
With the MarTest series of test indicators there is not just a broad product range, but also a wide variety of accessories at you disposal. The sensitive computer-optimized shockproof mechanism of the test indicator ensures maximum security and precision. MarTest is ideal for use in workshop conditions due to the dial being sealed, thus impervious to the penetration of liquids. 

Light Tool Supply in development to sell our products exclusively to Mexico and Latin America under http://www.lighttoolsupply.com.mx

Light Tool Supply soon to be a .mx selling tools and supplies exclusively in Mexico
Light Tool Supply in development to sell our products exclusively to Mexico and Latin America under
http://www.lighttoolsupply.com.mx

We anticipate this website to be up and running around the same time as the launch of http://www.lighttoolsupply.com in about 8 weeks.

This new website will be purely in Spanish. Currency will be in the Mexican Peso with the ability to also switch over to the U.S. Dollar.

Mexico and Latin America is a booming market that Light Tool Supply is going to go after aggressively in the upcoming year.


Manufacturing in Mexico
Manufacturing in Mexico has never been easier than with Border Assembly Inc.’s shelter service program, client friendly and fine-tuned after decades of development. If you’re tired of dwindling profits due to overregulation, exorbitant worker’s comp, and burgeoning property taxes and lease rates, perhaps manufacturing in Mexico is worth taking the time to explore.
And if you decide manufacturing in Mexico is right for producing your products, we’re sure Tijuana offers the best logistical advantages, and Border Assembly’s shelter service can help you make the transition quickly, easily, and with minimal start-up costs.
Once up and going, you can expect to cut your labor costs by half or more. How would that impact your bottom line? Skilled, conscientious, and highly productive employees will build or assemble your product in Tijuana, which is the best location in Mexico and globally, for servicing United States and Pacific Rim markets.
In fact, Tijuana’s maquiladora industry is so successful, it has become the television-making capital of the world, and hundreds of other products, from fiber optics and silicon chips to sporting goods and toys, are produced there in a volume and quality that rivals any manufacturing center in the world.

IP Protection Defined

Precision Gages

MAHRKETING BULLETIN

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	The In’s and Out’s of the IP rating

1st No.	Description	2nd No.	Description
0	No Protection	0	No Protection
1	Protected against solid objects larger then 2.0”	1	Protected against vertically falling drops of water
2	Protected against solid objects larger then 0.5”	2	Protected against vertical drops of water at a 15° angle
3	Protected against solid objects larger then 0.10”	3	Protected against water falling as a spray up to an angle of 60°
4	Protected against solid objects larger then 0.040”	4	Protected against water splashing from any angle
5	Protected against dust	5	Protected against lower pressure jets of water from any angle
6	Complete protection against any solid objects	6	Protected against high power jets of water from any angle
		7	Protected against temporary immersion in water; limit 30 mins
		8	Protected against long periods of immersion in water; Possibly hermetically sealed
Protection from Solids		Protection From Liquids

The IP code which is defined in international standard IEC 60529 classifies the level of protection that electrical appliances (in our case metrology equipment) provide against the intrusion of solid objects or dust, accidental contact, and water.  The IP rating (Ingress Protection Rating) consists of two numbers.  The higher the numbers, the more protection provided and the more robust the gage is.

Light Tool Supply History

http://www.lighttoolsupply.com

Light Tool Supply

About Us

Michael Elson 
President 
Light Tool Supply

For as long as I can remember, I have been surrounded by tools. As a young boy I worked summers packing orders and unloading trucks at my father's tool and supply company. After graduating from college, I immediately went to work full-time for my father and have been in this industry ever since.  Over the years I have learned this business inside and out and have spent many hours using that knowledge to improve the mail order supply business. I have seen that business change drastically over the years. The most dramatic change is from a business based on the paper catalog to one based on products sold via the internet. Subsequently, after many years of experience, I decided to create my own company to do what I know best. Light Tool Supply is now quickly bringing tools to loyal customers at the best prices possible.  I encourage you to use our vast experience as a resource for all your tooling needs.  If you see something on our website that you do not feel is the best price, please feel free to email me directly at michael@lighttoolsupply.com.  I also would like you to email me or my staff with any manufacturer's Part# from our long list of vendors at the bottom of this page for a low price quote. Additionally, do not hesitate to contact Light Tool Supply with any of our competitors' part numbers. It would be my pleasure to cross reference those part numbers with ours and beat their prices! I realize there are many companies to choose from; I hope you will choose Light Tool Supply.

Thank you,
Michael Elson
President
Light Tool Supply

                                                                        
Picture-Michael Elson, President of Light Tool Supply working in machine shop. (Picture taken Maplewood NJ 1994)

 Picture-Michael Elson, President of Light Tool Supply visits Mitutoyo Office in Germany (Picture taken in Germany 1994)

Picture-My Father, Gene Elson. Current President and Founder of Penn Tool Co. Inc. (Picture taken Newark NJ 1967)

                                                                             
Picture-My Mother, Phyllis Elson, working at an Industry Trade Show 1972





What is the warranty on your tools?
Most of the warranties are by the mfg and are for one year. Some are more or less than one year depending on the mfg. Please inquire on length of warranty before you purchase if concerned.

Do you Ship Outside the United States?
Yes. Light Tool Supply is happy to ship outside the U.S. You can contact us prior to ordering or simply place the order online and we will get back to you. We have found that small light packages(under 5 pounds) can be shipped very economically through USPS or DHL. For questions contact info@lighttoolsupply.com

Who pays for duties and taxes on International Orders?
The customer has to pay the duties and taxes to the delivery company upon receiving the order. These fees are not included in the shipping charge billed by Light Tool Co. These fees are individually determined by your government. If you would like more information please email info@lighttoolsupply.com

How do I calculate shipping?
Most shipping is calculated automatically before you finish paying for your order. In the case of items that are over 150 lbs and must go by truck, shipping is also calculated automatically. However we may need to contact you about additional charges such as residential delivery and Liftgate Truck Charge. We can also ship truck shipments to your local Truck Terminal for you to pick up. For inquires email info@lighttoolsupply.com

What do I do if I receive an order damaged?
Please take extra care to make sure the box or pallet (truck shipments) is delivered in good condition before you sign for it. Light Tool Supply can not accept responsibility for damaged items you sign for in good condition. 

Why Should I Care About SBIR?

Why Should I Care About SBIR?

The combined Federal SBIR Program is expected to be more than $2.1 billion this year alone and they have to spend it on something.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is a congressionally mandated program which sets aside a portion of a federal agency’s research and development (R&D) money to make awards to small businesses. Federal agencies are bound by a statute, there is a “SBIR Law,” that requires them to spend the appropriate level of money each fiscal year. Even though there is a single law which outlines the requirements for a SBIR Program, each of the Departments/Agencies implements their individual SBIR Program in a slightly different manner. To spend the money required each year, the agencies generate a set of research topics that appear in an open solicitation. Some Departments have more than one solicitation during a fiscal year. The DoD has 3 SBIR solicitations a year.

The four overarching objectives of the SBIR Program are:

• Stimulate technological innovation;
  
  
• Use small business to meet Federal R&D needs;
  
  
• Foster and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns, and by small business concerns that are 51-percent owned and controlled by women, in technological innovation; and
  
  
• Increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal R&D, thereby increasing competition, productivity and economic growth.
  

Not all of the research topics are related to manufacturing technologies. In fact, most of the SBIR topics have nothing to do with manufacturing. AMT's Technology Department finds topics in each solicitation that might be of interest to the overall general membership. There will always be at least one topic to which you can submit a proposal outlining how your existing technology can be applied to address a new application. Another approach would be to consider how you can make significant improvements on an existing technology. The key aspect that your proposal needs to address is --- INNOVATION.

'Jet-Stream Promotion Extended For All Authorized Dealers'

'Jet-Stream Promotion Extended For All Authorized Dealers'