J.J. Hardy produce general CNC precision machined components and therefore have to inspect tight tolerance machined components to ensure conformance to drawings. They are now able to carry out inspection – including basic diameter checks to full GD&T features – with the FARO Gage Plus.
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From Hartlepool in Northern England, J.J. Hardy & Sons supply precision-machined components to the rail, heavy equipment and automotive industries. Making those tight-tolerance parts involves frequent inspection for conformance to design drawings. Checks range from basic diameter control through on-machine verification to full geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) reviews.
The company has been using a Silver series FaroArm in production and quality inspection since 1998. As a satisfied customer, J.J. Hardy chose FARO again in spring 2008 when they needed another portable measuring device to take on new projects. This time, they opted for the compact Gage Plus.
Besides its high accuracy, J.J. Hardy & Sons particularly value the device’s tracing of components and reporting features, which enable the company to demonstrate to its customers that its production processes are both reliable and reproducible. Managing Director Andrew Pailor says he also appreciates that he can export the data captured with the Gage Plus into a spreadsheet for further analysis and trend recognition.
“FARO Gage shows us the outcome of our processes,” says Andrew Pailor. “It helps us prove to our customers that the components we made for them correspond to the drawings. Thanks to FARO, we can deliver the accuracy they demand.”
About J.J. Hardy
Over 150 years of engineering excellence, established in 1856, J.J. Hardy & Sons enjoys a longevity and reputation few other companies can claim to have. The company started manufacturing as brass founders and general engineers, and has evolved into one of the best equipped CNC machine shops in the United Kingdom, utilising the latest technology and techniques to keep their services at the forefront of engineering. Quality and customer satisfaction are always their priorities, and they have been ISO 9000 approved since 1990.
More Information:
www.jjhardy.co.uk
