Our process chemist has long complained about probe fragility.  My 
understanding is that CMI makes a more robust probe than the standard 
issue, however, I believe we may be using the robust one already.

Two other possible sources for and Eddy current meter would be Delta Trac 
(a distributor for Fischer, located in Buffalo, NY, 716-631-8103) or 
Veeco, which is on Long Island.  I don't have a Veeco number, but it 
should be easy to find.

I did an accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility study of the eddy 
current meter here.  It turned out be quite capable by MIlitary and ISO 
standards.
Louis Hart [log in to unmask]


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On Wed, 3 Apr 1996, Glynn Shaw wrote:

> We are currently using a CMI Eddy-Current machine to check the plating
> thickness of our products. We require that the machine be capable of
> checking .032" dia holes.
> 
> Our problem is that the stinking probes are so delicate they keep breaking.
> Replacement probes are $500!
> 
> Can anyone recommend a "fix" for our existing equipment or the phone number
> of a different equipment vendor that has possibly engineered a more robust
> piece of equipment.
> 
> Glynn Shaw, President
> Proto Engineering Corp.
> 181 Commercial St.
> Sunnyvale, Ca. 94086
> 
> email: [log in to unmask]
> phone: (408)738-0693
>   fax: (408)738-1290
> modem: (408)738-1388
>