On-line gages usually are installed in a production line gap and allow the
inspection process to measure 100% of product, usually without operator
handling or diversion of parts.

Inspection data is available in real-time to limit scrap and for process
control looping.

This approach is desirable where possible but is costly because:
Integration time is higher.
Gage must be able to withstand physical abuse of production-line.
Line service is impacted by installation.

We don't show any pictures of these gages because they typically also
show proprietary details of customers' production lines.

Practical Design Technology, Inc.
18 Gage Dr. Arden NC 28704
828 681 2683
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