8 ULTRA CHEAP Tools to Improve Your Inspection Process! | The Metrology Lab

Adam from @sentinel3dscanning shares eight cost-effective tools, each under $15, that can significantly enhance your inspection workflows. Whether you're dealing with small, intricate parts or need quick and dirty solutions on the fly, these tools offer practical, budget-friendly options.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Blu-Tack
1:40 - Hot Glue Gun
2:16 - Miniature Levels
4:23 - Nitrile Gloves
5:50 - Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
6:38 - Lens Cleaning Kit
7:41 - Sticker Removal Tools
9:06 - Gauge Blocks
Adam also explains the unique benefits of each tool and shares personal insights on how they can optimize your inspection processes. From ensuring stability with Blu-Tack to the practicality of using gauge blocks for spontaneous measurement checks, this video is packed with valuable tips.
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THE METROLOGY LAB
About the video series:
The metrology lab is a video series dedicated to all things inspection and measurement. Each episode will shed some light on the different aspects of this important manufacturing process and provide recommendations that will set you up to measure your parts accurately and consistently.
About the host:
Adam Young has worked in several facets of the metrology industry and is passionate about dimensional inspection. Adam started his career making mechanical drawings at a large tech company, but soon after, he transitioned into a role as a metrology engineer, entering the block hole known as metrology. Years later, Adam entered into the software development space as a product owner for metrology software.
These days, Adam still works hard to please his customers, putting his years of experience and technical expertise to work as the owner of @sentinel3dscanning
Learn more about Sentinel 3D Scanning at sentinel3dscanning.com/
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[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Just the video I need without looking for it! As the only one learning quality in the shop and getting training in the CMM, this is helpful!

[@mikepelelo5657]

I have an inexpensive micrometer stand. Cost about $20. Useful when you are measuring some item that you need 3 hands for.

[@roncournoyer7794]

$4 Swanson 8” speed square.

[@iansandusky417]

Great video, killer suggestions!

[@CraigHollabaugh]

I have some cheap plastic calipers to measure magnets for 3D prints.

[@mikeygoertzy4524]

I just use my calipers and a unlevel table Great success! *in Borat voice* lol

[@1gixxer11]

Don't use blue tack it moves. Use clay instead.