Articles about: Inspection equipment

Why the Micrometer is an Essential Tool for Making Quality Parts

by Star Rapid | Nov 28, 2018 | Quality Control, Inspection and Testing

What is a micrometer? A micrometer is a sensitive tool for making accurate measurements of linear dimensions. It’s one of the most important measuring instruments ever made. It has a rigid C-shaped frame. One side has an anvil that is fixed, and on the other...

Star Improves Quality with Zeiss Optical 3D Scanner

by Star Rapid | Jun 19, 2018 | Inspection, Measuring and Testing Equipment

At Star Rapid, our QC inspection and measurement department is always upgrading to the latest equipment to provide you with the best quality assurance for peace of mind. Here’s how our new Zeiss Comet LED3 2 optical scanner works and how it ensures the accuracy...

Making and Measuring Surface Textures For Injection Molding

by Star Rapid | Jun 5, 2018 | Plastic Injection Molding Services

All plastic injection molded parts have a surface texture created by the tools that made them. To get the surface finish and texture that you want, it’s important for you to understand how we make and measure such finishes in our inspection department. At Star...

The Art of Inspecting Material

by Star Rapid | Sep 17, 2017 | Manufacturing Services, Quality Control, Inspection and Testing

Manufacturing high-quality parts requires using high-quality material. Find out how Star Rapid tests all incoming material before manufacturing.

How We Test And Control Color

by Star Rapid | Sep 14, 2017 | Quality Control, Inspection and Testing

Why Is Color Important? Successful products need to stand out in a crowded marketplace. One way to do this is with a great paint job or molded-in color. With modern paints and pigments, there are millions of colors to choose from. Colors attract attention, establish...