Metrology Services | Dimensional Inspection & Measurement
Made to Measure has provided customers with CMM measurement and metrology services for professional dimensional inspection reports. We also offer CMM calibration and engineering services across countless industries, including: Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Space Flight, Automotive, Plastics, Commercial Products, and more. And
Whether you’re looking for 3D laser measurement, CMM FAI inspections, reverse engineering projects, or any other dimensional inspection services, Made to Measure can help.
Why Trust Our Metrology Services?
All of our metrologists are AUKOM Certified and come from diverse manufacturing and engineering backgrounds. We continually invest in our environmentally-controlled, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited metrology lab to ensure we have the equipment needed for your inspection. Furthermore, we’re constantly updating our employees on their metrology training to stay informed on the fields of design, contour analysis, surface analysis, manufacturing, and contract inspection.
When you work with Made to Measure, we’re here to support your team with our CMM services and creative problem-solving to help you move quickly through the quality stage. From First Article Inspection to CMM Programming, we’re your go-to when you need a full-service metrology lab.
Our Metrology Lab Capabilities
Because we’ve been offering metrology services for nearly 40 years, we’ve amassed a veritable arsenal of precision equipment. But what can we handle? Browse a few of our key capabilities at our metrology lab:
- 15 high-accuracy CMMs with measurement envelopes as large as 200” x 110” x 75”
- 3D Laser Scanning
- Industrial CT Scanning services
- Video optics measuring systems (VMM)
- Full complement of conventional inspection tools for roundness testing, form tracing, surface finish, and hardness
- A highly-experienced, diverse team of certified metrologists
Browse the Metrology Services Available at Made to Measure
Are you curious about everything offered at our metrology lab? Take a moment to peruse the metrology services offered at Made to Measure below. And of course, don’t hesitate to contact us online if you have any questions for our team. We’re always ready to take a look at your project and give you a quote for our CMM inspection services.
Certified CMM Programmers can set up your CMM equipment at your facility or at our own lab in Chicago.
Companies need experienced, knowledgeable CMM programmers to set up their in-house programs correctly, ensuring your team is using the right datums & best styli for the job at hand. We can send one of our expert metrologists to your facility, program your CMM or Renishaw Equator and even train your staff on how to do basic programming!
Our metrologists are knowledgeable in many different measurement software programs. Click the link below or contact us to learn more – 847-851-1160
Comprehensive Data for Long-Term Solutions
Balloon Drawings
Drawings are ballooned at Made to Measure, or can be provided by the client to speed up the process.
Easily Identifiable Tolerances
If there is data out of spec, or ‘out of tolerance’, the corresponding value on the report will turn red. Easily glance through a report to see if you have anything that isn’t quite right in seconds.
Traceable Methods
All of our dimensions are traceable to their method of inspection. For example, if Metrologist A used ‘VC J007’ and Metrologist B used ‘VC J008’, their individual dimensions can be traced back to a specific machine or tool they used to get the data. Each dimension is marked individually to ensure accordance with ISO 17025.
Insightful Reporting
Not just a report, but solutions! Made to Measure doesn’t just deliver the data, we’ll work with you to understand problems, identify specific tolerances and initiate solutions.
Our team is here to work with yours, not simply provide measurements.
Get analysis and insights from expert metrologists who have certified experience in a variety of fields. Plus, see all of the raw data for easier trouble shooting and an opportunity to dig deeper if needed.
Inspection Reports
Balloon Drawings
Drawings are ballooned at Made to Measure, or can be provided by the client to speed up the process. The final report will match up with the corresponding values. A ballooned drawing is a numbered drawing. The “balloons” are the circles around the numbers signifying that they are indicators and not data values.
Easily Identify Tolerances
If there is data out of spec, or ‘out of tolerance’, the corresponding value on the report will turn red. Our reports make it easy to identify tolerance values, thus discovering the root of any problems. This is especially true if the client explains that problem while scheduling the project.
Traceable Method Results
It’s the measurement results that are traceable to the International System of Units (SI) through NIST. Each inspection method and equipment used is identified on the report. if Metrologist A used ‘VC J007’ and Metrologist B used ‘VC J008’, their individual measurements can be traced back to that piece of equipment and then through an unbroken chain of calibrations by accredited laboratories to SI units.
Chromatic Map Reports
Our easy-to-read Chromatic Reports are created through scanning and analysis technologies that provide a graphic, color-coded report comparing the actual part to the CAD model. Chromatic Reporting allows your team to easily evaluate the accuracy of your existing parts and prevent fit and functionality issues.
We Offer a Full Suite of Metrology Products and Services
Everyday, our AUKOM Certified Metrologists produce professional dimensional inspection reports for our clients representing all industries. Made to Measure also offers a complete suite of metrology products and services to support those clients, which include:
Metrology Services
- Dimensional Inspection – We specialize in FAI’s, full and partial layouts, PPAP support and large scale inspections.
- CMM Programming – Our metrologists produce offline/onsite programming for PC-DMIS, MODUS, MCOSMOS, Calypso, CMM-Manager, Verisurf and many others.
- Reverse Engineering – We evaluate and measure components to develop the drawings and 3D models.
- 3D Scanning – We offer portable laser scanning for large parts, CMM-mounted laser scanning for extra precision and CT scanning to capture internal features.
- Part Sorting – We provide high-volume, metrology-class inspection and sorting.
CMM Equipment
- Rebuilt CMMs – Get the latest technology without spending an excessive amount on a new frame.
- CMM Software – We offer several types of innovative software to enhance your team’s capabilities and CMM’s performance.
- CMM Upgrades – Update your existing CMM with a new probe head, controller, or software to enhance your inspection abilities.
- CMM Supplies – We offer numerous support tools for your CMM including styli, racks, fixturing, dryers, filters and much more.
CMM Services
- CMM Calibration – Our service engineers conduct ISO 10360 calibration services traceable to NIST, ensuring optimal performance.
- Preventative Maintenance – Annually, we inspect and clean your CMM to prevent avoidable malfunctions.
- Relocation – Our relocation service includes decommissioning, delivery, commissioning, and calibration so you can continue inspecting as before.
- Issue Resolution/Repairs – System issues are resolved quickly by our CMM Service Engineers remotely or onsite, when necessary.
Education and Development
- Training – Our trainers deliver AUKOM metrology certification (metrology best practices), blueprint reading, GD&T
- (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), and CMM software training onsite or at our Chicago-area training center.
- Staffing and Consulting – Receive
- on-site staffing, blueprint review, inspection process consultation and custom-designed turn-key solutions from ASME GDTP and AUKOM Certified Metrologists.
Other AccuFLEX CMMs
Part Sorting & Inspection Services
High-volume metrology-class part sorting and inspection can help your team hone in on manufacturing issues, test molds, and troubleshoot dozens more issues. When you need to understand to what degree your products comply to your specifications and quality standards, that’s where we can help. We’ll manage the process of inspecting and sorting thousands of parts and provide you with data you can act on.
Rely on Made to Measure to:
- Inspect dozens to thousands of parts quickly
- Sort parts appropriately
- Provide meaningful & actionable reporting
- Help overcome quality issues effectively
We’ll perform a detailed inspection covering external and internal aspects concerning anything from surface finish, visual defects and color consistency to structural anomalies, hardness, and pressure, with or without disassembly. Then we’ll identify non-conformance issues, so they’re not repeated, separate the good from the bad, and rework components, if required.
If you need quality-focused, metrology-level part inspection or sorting done by trained professionals, contact Made to Measure today!
What Sets Our Team Apart
We utilize our expertise in dimensional measurement and diverse range of precision metrology equipment to inspect and sort your products effectively and quickly. Our Metrologists are AUKOM certified and offer over 150 years of combined experience. Not only are they trained at identifying irregularities in products, but also excel at documenting findings, generating conclusions, and developing solutions.
Our Metrologists can quickly inspect and sort hundreds of products at a time utilizing our precision Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Vision measuring equipment (VMMs). We’re able to accelerate the inspection process with technology such as the 5-Axis REVO-2 measurement system, custom-built CMM & VMM fixtures, and other innovative techniques.
Contact us today for a free consultation and analysis of your specific inspection and sorting requirements. We’ll provide you with a no-cost quote for your unique application.
Made to Measure Sorting & Inspection Services
- Project Analysis – Issues and requirements thoroughly reviewed ensuring cost and deadline requirements are met
- Process Development – Custom-created to factor in your project’s unique needs
- Inspection – Parts assessed by AUKOM trained Metrologists
- Sorting – Professionally controlled classification and separation
- Labeling (as requested) –Parts labeled with basic to detailed information
- Reporting – Insightful reports tailored to your needs
- Rework (if required) – Products repaired and repackaged as needed
Examples
Leaky Cylinders: We successfully checked 11,000 cylinders for pressure leaks for a leading hydraulic controls manufacturer.
Lip Balm Unprotected: A popular manufacturer struggled to fit the top correctly. The cap would get stuck or fall off completely after being seated. Upon sorting and measuring thousands of lip balm dispensers in our facility, we were able to identify and fix the problem.
A Plethora of Pins: We measured 20,000 pins and sorted them into different size categories, down to 0.002″.
Part Inspection & Sorting Service Process
- Coordinate transportation from your facility to our lab.
- Measure surface finish.
- Conduct pressure tests.
- Run high quality CMM measurements.
- Conduct visual inspections.
- Make recommendations for repairs, repackaging, and remanufacturing to ensure every piece is up to spec.
From visual inspection to precision measurements, we will thoroughly examine and classify every part you send us, as well as offer solutions like repair and repackaging. Contact us today for a free quote!
Expedited Metrology Service
When schedules emerge and deadlines approach, a small mishap can become a major issue if not dealt with quickly and efficiently. We understand how hectic & demanding manufacturing production and new product development schedules can get. Sometimes due dates loom and the slightest snag can be significant, if not tackled immediately.
If you need measurements or programming fast, we can offer our expedited metrology service to get you what you need as soon as possible. We have flexible team of ASME GD&T Certified & AUKOM certified Metrologists on staff to handle huge influxes of work. They perform 750+ hours of quality metrology work on a weekly basis with the ability to quickly increase capacity by 20%.
How do I expedite my project?
To request a quote for our expedited metrology service you will need:
For Expedited Dimensional Inspection & Measurement
- Complete drawing (this means proper tolerancing & datums marked!)
- A CAD Model (.igs/.stp preffered)
- Scope of Measurements (FAI, Partial)
- Parts (Need to be shipped or dropped off to our facility)
- Any special fixturing to hold the parts during inspection
For Expedited CMM Programming
- Complete drawing (this means proper tolerancing & datums marked!)
- A CAD Model (.igs/.stp preffered)
- Scope of Measurements (FAI, Partial)
- CMM Model
- Environment of your CMM
- List of fixtures and styli used for the part
*Due to our regular volume of work, Made to Measure reserves the right to accept or decline any submitted request for expedited services. A 30% up-charge is quoted for jobs submitted as expedited metrology service. Delivery dates are on a case-by-case basis and reflect our current volume of work at the time the parts are received at our facility.
Request an expedited quote today!
"We manufacture aftermarket turbine engine aerospace parts. We not only use our CMMs for inspecting the very tight tolerance that we have to produce with our parts, but we also rely on them to reverse engineer OEM parts to manufacture. The AUKOM training we received at Made to Measure has helped our engineering staff understand how to get the correct results from our CMM for what we are trying to achieve. The training has also helped our quality staff understand how to inspect and evaluate results properly to meet the requirements of the print. The staff at Made to Measure are extremely knowledgeable and the training was very well presented."
Bryan S. Aerospace Parts Manufacturer, AUKOM Level 1 Certified
“I couldn’t be happier with [Made to Measure]. They do great work for us.”
Sr., Molding Engineer, Commscope
“Learning the different ways that a CMM evaluates features on a part; least squares, minimum zone, max inscribed, and min circumscribed; and when to use which evaluation, has made a huge difference in the accuracy of our CMM programs after going through the AUKOM courses . Our CMM programs are now much more repeatable between users and even locations across the globe (China)”
Joe B. QA Supervisor, Gear & Engineering Corp.
"Thank you for the fine and fast work of all involved at Made to Measure to create this cap model. The model helped us create a new model and reproduce a new mold that is now producing parts locally."
J.H. Engineering Manager, Zeller Plastics
“We used to do everything in-house….but now that we‘re getting skinnied down to the point where you don’t have time to do it, we sought an outside service bureau. I couldn’t be happier with Made to Measure. They do great work for us.”
J.M., Sr. Molding Engineer
“Has anyone told you guys you’re awesome lately? The Made to Measure team makes it a pleasurable business experience.”
Christine R., Division Supplier Development
"You guys do great work. I’m glad I can recommend one of our good customers to you"
Local Tool & Die Manufacturer