6 Types of Dimensional Inspection Tools in Manufacturing
When manufacturing high-precision fabricated parts and machinery, it is important to verify that a component conforms to the dimensions and tolerances specified by the design engineer. Dimensional inspection ensures the quality, and functionality of each part before it moves through the production process. The type of dimensional inspection device used for a particular application depends on a […]
Tolerance in Engineering: How Dimensional Tolerance Impacts Part Production Costs
Custom-manufactured components are defined by engineering drawings for consistent production. Drawings define the allowable tolerance of each dimension. Dimensional tolerances should be determined based on how the parts fit together and what the parts are intended to do. How much will a custom-manufactured component ultimately cost to produce? The answer depends on several factors. These […]
KTC Engineers Mentor Students in Robot Challenge
KTC engineers helped to mentor St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute students. Faculty and KTC representatives worked alongside students to provide guidance in building a working robot. Students participated in First Robotics competition that attracted 50 high school teams. Engineers from Keller Technology Corporation’s (KTC) Buffalo location invested in the next generation by taking on a small […]
MODEX 2018: Robotics Solutions and Record-Breaking Attendance Levels
More than 900 exhibitors from around the world and 30,000 guests attended MODEX 2018. Several exhibitors featured cutting-edge six-axis robots picking and sorting products utilizing sophisticated machine vision and AI. Demonstrations featured automated picking systems and heavy-duty autonomous robots. Innovative robotics solutions dominated MODEX 2018, which lived up to its motto of “The Greatest Supply […]
Energy Secretary Gives “Seal of Approval” to KTC Custom Equipment
KTC-supplied undulator for free-electron laser project was given the DOE’s “seal of approval” in the form of Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s signature. Perry visited the SLAC National Accelerator Lab to see progress being made on the superconducting upgrade to the accelerator that powers the X-ray laser. KTC has played a key role in the […]
Employee Development and Training Moving KTC into its Second Century
KTC partnered with The LEAD Institute to complete a three-day Leadership Skills and Style Development (LSSD) for 13 of its current and future leaders. The Center for Industrial Effectiveness at the University at Buffalo trained 12 KTC employees on Root Cause Analysis. INSYTE Consulting Group performed LEAN101 refresher training for most of its North Tonawanda […]