Volume 3, No. 4

Reverse Engineering & Multi-Sensor Systems Ultra-Light Honeycomb Technology Infinium Finishes Third in World Solar Challenge The Science of a New and Better Blade New 798 Electronic Caliper with IP67 Protection & Output New Starrett Metrology Catalog Tools & Rules Online: Selecting an Indicator       Cross Reference four competing brands' Cat. Nos. to Starrett products Last Word Archives Links to Last Word Articles from past issues Go to starrett.com First Word Looking at the articles in this issue of Last Word, it is notable that our processes, product development, manufacturing and new products make us very much a high tech company. Pushing the boundaries of innovation, however, is hardly new for us – we have been doing it for nearly 130 years. Reverse Engineering with Multi-Sensor Systems ... in the past, reverse engineering required several measurement instruments. Now, measurements can be performed automatically on a single multi-sensor measuring system that includes noncontact vision, touch probe, and metrology-class laser ... (See complete article) Custom Solutions with Ultra-Light Honeycomb Technology   ... as work piece size increases, the size and weight of the gage makes it difficult to assure acceptable accuracy, resolution and repeatability ... we have developed expertise in the use of lightweight yet rigid honeycomb aluminum ... close tolerance measurement of large parts ... (See complete article) U-Michigan "Infinium" Finishes 3rd in World Solar Challenge   ... the University of Michigan's solar-powered Infinium has successfully completed the World Solar Challenge finishing the 5-day, 1800 mile race in third place ...  (See complete article) See the Spring '09 LW article about the Starrett sponsorship Developing Versatix -- the Science of a New and Better Blade   ... a new blade geometry with high tooth strength without significantly compromising cutting speed, curvilinear design to reduce stress “Hot-Spots” and promote smooth chip flow, shallow primary relief angle for tooth strength, small rake angle ... (See complete article) New 798 Electronic Caliper with IP67 Protection & Output  ... 798 Electronic Caliper combines an IP67 level of protection against foreign matter, a pateneted non-contact RS-232 output port, and all of the attributes of that have earned Starrett calipers the reputation as the very best available among many choices for this essential measuring tool ...  (See complete article) A Comprehensive New Catalog for Starrett Metrology Systems  ... our new catalog covers vision systems, optical comparators, multi-sensor systems, controls and software ... from application analysis, system specification, installation and training to post-installation field services, the excellence of our products is matched by ... quality and comprehensive services ... (See complete article) Tools & Rules Online: Selecting an Indicator  ... select the dial size that gives you the readability you need ... five regular dial sizes that cover most applications’ space limitations and readability requirements ... choose the accuracy, readout and range that you actually need ... consider any special features you may need ... (See complete article) New Boxes for Starrett Tools We are currently transisitoning to a new standard box for Starrett tools (the new box is pictured right on top of an old box). As we go through the process of changing over many thousands of products, for a time shipments will mix new and old boxes. Regardless of the box you receive, the product we ship will be the exact product you ordered. If you have ideas for articles, information about how you use our products, family history of a Starrett tool, or applications to share with other users, please email: advertising@starrett.com. We hope you enjoy Last Word, but if you do not want to receive future editions, click here to unsubscribe.