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Metrology Lab
Lifecycle Specialties provides precision parts which requires capable measurement equipment & processes. Lifecycle Specialties has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in its advanced measurement systems to be capable.
The Lifecycle Specialties Metrology Lab contains an assortment of measurement equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, highly advanced measurement systems, and much more. This equipment allows measurements for PPAP, ongoing quality control, in-process inspections, and the measurement of “one off” parts for process development.
Because we are measuring tolerances in the single digit micron range, even down to 0.55 µ, the lab is maintained at 68 +/- 1° F. By maintaining this temperature, we know that the measurements are not impacted by contraction or expansion. The advanced measuring systems are seated on isolation tables, which removes vibration created by a closing door or the train across the street, to ensure that vibration does not impact the measurements.
A calibration process for all measurement tools and equipment is in place. We possess a variety of the appropriate standards/artifacts to conduct most of the calibrations in-house.
Additionally, we are among very few facilities that tracks measurement system capability over time with the use of a documented reference part program and statistical process charts for each part machined at Lifecycle Specialties.
Advanced Measurement Systems
Metrology Lab - Zeiss Surfcom 2000SD3
This machine is capable of measuring a variety of straightness, flatness, profile, texture (Ra, Rp, Wt, etc.) on a large range
of part sizes.
The Surfcom is programmable and, with proper fixturing,
allows repeat measurements to be productionized.
Metrology Lab - Mahr MMQ 400
This machine is capable of measuring a variety of roundness, runout
(total, axial, and circular), concentricity, true positions, etc.,
on a large range of part sizes.
The Mahr is programmable and, with proper fixturing,
allows repeat measurements to be productionized.
Metrology Lab - Sprint MVP 200
This machine is capable to quickly measure distances, diameters, lengths between features, radii, perpendicularity, etc., on a large range of part sizes.
Like the Zeiss Surfcom 2000SD3 and the Mahr MMQ 400, it is programmable and, with proper fixturing,
allows repeat measurements to be productionized.