Abstract: A metrology device with automated compensation and/or alert for orientation errors. The device may include a processor, a probe portion and at least one orientation sensor. The probe provides an output representative of a raw measurement of a characteristic of a device under test and the orientation sensor provides a sensor output representative of an orientation of the metrology device to the device under test. The processor applies a correction factor to the raw measurement in response to the sensor output to establish a compensated measurement to compensate for misalignment of the metrology device to the device under test. In addition, or alternatively, the processor provides an alert indicating the existence and/or extent of the misalignment.

Abstract: A metrology device with automated compensation and/or alert for orientation errors. The device may include a processor, a probe portion and at least one orientation sensor. The probe provides an output representative of a raw measurement of a characteristic of a device under test and the orientation sensor provides a sensor output representative of an orientation of the metrology device to the device under test. The processor applies a correction factor to the raw measurement in response to the sensor output to establish a compensated measurement to compensate for misalignment of the metrology device to the device under test. In addition, or alternatively, the processor provides an alert indicating the existence and/or extent of the misalignment.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an optical video system may include a platform having a track extending longitudinally along the platform. A camera mount may be slideably coupled to the track. A camera may be coupled to the camera mount. The camera may include a receptacle for engaging an interchangeable lens assembly. The mounting assembly for the optical video system may also include a biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing mechanism urges the camera mount along the track such that the receptacle engages the interchangeable lens assembly.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an optical video system may include a platform having a track extending longitudinally along the platform. A camera mount may be slideably coupled to the track. A camera may be coupled to the camera mount. The camera may include a receptacle for engaging an interchangeable lens assembly. The mounting assembly for the optical video system may also include a biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing mechanism urges the camera mount along the track such that the receptacle engages the interchangeable lens assembly.

Abstract: An optical video measurement system for comparing a manufactured part against a representation of the manufactured part. The measurement platform system includes an optical video system for capturing images of the manufactured part. The optical video system includes a camera configured to capture one or more images of the manufactured part. The camera is configured to cooperate with one of several interchangeable lens assemblies for providing optics for the camera. The camera is configured to receive and retain one of the several interchangeable lens assemblies by way of a bayonet mount, wherein each of the interchangeable lens assemblies includes a male side configured to be received within a female side of the camera. The video measurement system further includes a mounting assembly configured to receive and retain a portion of each of the interchangeable lens assemblies and maintain alignment of each of the interchangeable lens assemblies with the camera.

Abstract: A saw blade including a base and a plurality of teeth extending generally outwardly from the base. At least one of the plurality of teeth comprises a first and a second portion. The first portion includes a cutting tip having an initial rake angle and the second portion includes a cutting tip having a second rake angle greater than the initial rake angle. The second portion is disposed closer to the base than the first portion.

Abstract: An optical video measurement system for comparing a manufactured part against a representation of the manufactured part. The measurement platform system includes an optical video system for capturing images of the manufactured part. The optical video system includes a camera configured to capture one or more images of the manufactured part. The camera is configured to cooperate with one of several interchangeable lens assemblies for providing optics for the camera. The camera is configured to receive and retain one of the several interchangeable lens assemblies by way of a bayonet mount, wherein each of the interchangeable lens assemblies includes a male side configured to be received within a female side of the camera. The video measurement system further includes a mounting assembly configured to receive and retain a portion of each of the interchangeable lens assemblies and maintain alignment of each of the interchangeable lens assemblies with the camera.

Abstract: A hole saw arbor system includes a tool-bit holder comprising a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to be coupled to and driven by a driving device. A substantially longitudinal tool-bit holder bore may extend from the proximal end to the distal end of the body, the bore configured to receive a drill bit. The system further includes an arbor configured to be releasably coupled to a portion of the drill bit. The arbor may include a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to matingly engage the distal end of the tool-bit holder when the arbor is coupled to the drill bit. The distal end may be configured to be coupled to a hole saw. A substantially longitudinal arbor bore may extend from the proximal end to the distal end of the body, the arbor bore being configured to receive the drill bit.

Abstract: A saw blade including a base and a plurality of teeth extending generally outwardly from the base. At least one of the plurality of teeth comprises a first and a second portion. The first portion includes a cutting tip having an initial rake angle and the second portion includes a cutting tip having a second rake angle greater than the initial rake angle. The second portion is disposed closer to the base than the first portion.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a base made of metal having a plurality to cutting teeth along an edge of the base, wherein at least one cutting tooth has at least one notch in the cutting edge of the at least one cutting tooth. A tool is prepared by introducing a notch running longitudinally along the length of the tool in the cutting edge of the cutting teeth.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a base made of metal having a plurality to cutting teeth along an edge of the base, wherein at least one cutting tooth has at least one notch in the cutting edge of the at least one cutting tooth. A tool is prepared by introducing a notch running longitudinally along the length of the tool in the cutting edge of the cutting teeth.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a base made of metal having a plurality to cutting teeth along an edge of the base, wherein at least one cutting tooth has at least one notch in the cutting edge of the at least one cutting tooth. A tool is prepared by introducing a notch running longitudinally along the length of the tool in the cutting edge of the cutting teeth.

Abstract: A hole saw arbor includes an arbor body defining an axial rotation axis and has, at one end, a shank for mounting to a drill chuck, and at the other end, a hole saw receiving, axially directed, threaded shaft. The arbor includes a thrust member coaxially received by the arbor body such that the thrust member is movable in the direction of the rotation axis. The arbor further has at least one movable pin retained by the arbor body in the direction of the threaded shaft for engaging a corresponding hole in a bottom surface of the hole saw, to prevent rotation of the hole saw relative to the arbor body; and an adjustable locking member for locking the thrust member against the bottom surface of the hole saw. Thereby the hole saw, when engaged by the thrust member and the at least one pin, does not wobble off-axis.

Abstract: A high performance, moderate cost bandsaw blade has a unique tooth configuration which enables it to provide high performance, while using standard manufacturing processes and available bandsaw equipment. The bandsaw blade has a straight back edge and a repeating tooth pattern wherein each set tooth, of each repeating tooth pattern has a set which is a monotonically increasing function of the height of the tooth. The height of each tooth in the repeating tooth pattern increases from the first tooth of the pattern to the last tooth of the pattern. The height difference between the beginning and end of a tooth pattern is preferably on the order of ten to twenty-five thousandths of an inch, more preferably between fifteen and twenty thousandths of an inch, and the length of a repeating pattern is typically about six inches to match a standard cutter.