Control Gaging extends centerless gaging to include pneumatic gaging
8/08/08 –Centerless grinding machines are used to grind round parts, including long parts like shock absorber rods and short parts like bearing rings.  Control Gaging has been providing a family of solutions for various part sizes and geometries.  Some solutions use sealed LVDT pencil probes in TF-1 and TF-2 gages for direct mounting on the machine blade.  Other solutions use traditional two-finger grinder gages, like the WG2, to measure parts as they are moved along precision two-belt conveyors designed for gaging applications.  Now CGI is extending its family of solutions to include conveyor-mounted pneumatic gages for those applications where a pneumatic gage is more suitable, or where customers prefer that form of gaging.  See these and other innovations from Control Gaging at IMTS 2008.  The CGI booth is located in the North Hall, booth B-7126, McCormick Place, Chicago.  IMTS 2008 runs from September 8th to 13th.  See you there!

New leadership at Control Gaging
7/01/08 –After 16 years at the helm, Control Gaging’s president, Paul Mueller, has retired and has turned over leadership to Dave Hayes, CGI’s Sales and Marketing Manager.  Dave, a twenty-year CGI veteran, brings a customer-oriented mindset to his new position.  Dave has many years of the direct customer contact that comes with his prior roles in CGI Field Service and International Sales.   The new appointment insures a smooth transition and guarantees that CGI will not loose focus on their commitment to customer satisfaction that has been a key to their success over the past 36 years.

Control Gaging upgrades popular ID gage
7/01/08 –The Model 88 quick-setting gage has been very popular in the bearing industry world wide.  The quick set-up feature makes it ideal for rapidly changing bearing production from one bearing model to another.  The gage’s durability in the harsh environment of ID grinding has created many loyal Model 88 advocates.

Control Gaging has now upgraded the gage to the new Model 88M.  The upgrade centers on the serviceability of the gage.  The cable and tubing connections into the gage have been revised to be both more durable when installing and removing the gage from the grinder.  The ne Model 88M also has been changed to utilize all metric fasteners.  The Model 88M is ideal for new gage applications and can be used in many Model 88 replacement situations. 

See the new gage at IMTS 2008, booth number B-7126 in the North Hall, at McCormick Place in Chicago in early September.

Control Gaging introduces Wheel Balancers
6/01/08 –Customers around the industrial world have appreciated grinder gaging from Control Gaging for over 35 years.  CGI’s quick-setting gages with their highly respected durability have won loyal advocates in plants on five continents.  Now those customers can also have their grinders also fitted with automatic grinding wheel balancers from Control Gaging.  Balancers help provide a smoother ground surface and longer grinding wheel life.  Look for these innovations when you stop at booth B-7126 in the North Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago at IMTS 2008.  IMTS runs from September 8th through the 13th.  See you there!

Control Gaging extends sales outside NA through Marposs
5/19/08 –Control Gaging has extended its sales coverage outside North America through the use of the extensive sales network of its parent organization, Marposs SpA of Italy.  Previously, sales coverage outside North America was generally handled via Control Gaging distributors.  Marposs SpA has now made available to CGI its extensive sales network for covering customers in the industrialized world outside of North America.  Therefore, customers outside of North America can now make use of their local Marposs sales organization to have access to Control Gaging’s world-class products for gaging and process control of grinder and turning machine operations.  For information about CGI sales coverage outside North America please see our “contacts” page or email Mr. Matt Lane (mlane@controlgaging.com).

AutoCAD Inventor upgrades at Control Gaging
5/01/08 –Long-time CAD user Control Gaging has again kept pace with its machine tool builder and end-user customers by upgrading to AutoCAD Inventor.  In addition to maintaining electronic file compatibility with customers, the new CAD package allows CGI engineers to design its products with greater speed and with even greater assurance of manufacturability and product functionality.  For example, Inventor has more realistic graphics and allows the designer to quickly find details in an assembly drawing.  The new package has more powerful modeling tools that help create the wanted geometries more quickly.  CGI’s efforts with CAD started with COMSA Medusa in the early 90’s and CGI has progressed through several generations of AutoCAD since then.

Control Gaging to exhibit at the 2008 Detroit Quality Expo
4/02/08 –The 2008 Detroit Quality Expo is being held at the Rock Financial Showplace in suburban Novi, Michigan, on June 11th and 12th.  Come see some of Control Gaging’s latest innovations in booth 818.  Request free show passes by writing to sales@controlgaging.com.

See Control Gaging at EASTEC 2008
3/17/08 –The EASTEC Advanced Productivity Exposition is just two months away!  Come see Control Gaging’s newest offerings from May 20th to May 22nd at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, MA.  In booth 2011 of the Mallary Building CGI is highlighting the new advances in the World Gage product line and the Grip Gage Go applications for robots and gantries.  Request free show passes by writing to sales@controlgaging.com.

See Control Gaging at IMTS 2008
2/01/08 –Looking at all the new grinder technology in the North Hall at IMTS 2008?  Make sure you stop at McCormick Place booth B-7126.  That’s where Control Gaging will show its latest products.  What’s to see?

• World Gage 1 and World Gage 2 – one-finger and two-finger grinder gages
• D 100 and D 500 – basic and advanced electronic controllers for gaging
• New centerless gaging products – going beyond the traditional contact gaging!
• New Grip-Gage-Go configurations for robots and gantries – see the new Check Point system in action.
• And at least one other surprise that is being held in confidence until the show.

See you one week after Labor Day in Chicago at the granddaddy of all US machine tool shows.

New Engineering Director at Control Gaging
11/01/07 –Control Gaging welcomes Brian Hackett to the position of Engineering Director.  Brian brings a solid technical and management background to the new position.  Brian has been awarded several patents in real-time machinery balancing.  His prior professional experience includes his role as vice-president of engineering at a company that specialized in dynamic balancing.

Control Gaging connects with QDAS®
10/15/07 –Cooperating with parent company Marposs SpA, Control Gaging is now offering connectivity between CGI products and QDAS® by using the Marposs QuickSPC package.  QDAS® has been adopted by several major end users as their preferred SPC standard.  One of CGI’s products, the D500 controller, is frequently used in gaging applications that lend themselves to SPC.  For example, the D500 is used to measure parts and control processes during through-feed double-disk grinding, centerless grinding, and CNC turning.  The measurement data used by the D500 to control the machining process can now be stored or transmitted over a network in a QDAS® compatible format.

New Era for Measurement and Process Control
10/02/07 – Growth has always been the fuel that keeps companies moving forward because it allows us to constantly improve and offer more value to our customers. Growth in today’s market can come from developing new products, entering new markets or through strategic alignments. We at Control Gaging believe our growth is not only important for our own organization but is also important for our customers, so we are pleased to announce that on October 1, 2007 Marposs S.p.a. acquired Control Gaging Incorporated beginning a new era in the arena of measurement and process control. Control Gaging, now a subsidiary of Marposs S.p.a., will continue its independent operations in Ann Arbor, Michigan.... read more.

Control Gaging to exhibit at world’s largest machine tool show
6/04/07 –EMO 2007, the world’s largest machine tool trade show, is being held from September 17th through the 22nd at the Hannover, Germany, Exhibition Grounds.  Visit Control Gaging’s booth, number 818, in Hall 5 to see world-class products for gaging and process control of grinding and turning metal removal operations.  CGI’s innovations now extend to gaging of parts in the grippers of machine tending robots and gantries.

AQSR awards Control Gaging ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certification
6/09/06- Quality registrar AQSR International has awarded Control Gaging a Certificate of Registration for meeting all the requirements of the international quality standard ISO 9001:2000.  This certification is an upgrade from CGI’s earlier certification in ISO 9001:1994 first awarded in June 5, 2000.  While CGI recognizes that ISO9001:2000 certification is a requirement for most customers, CGI sees the biggest advantages coming from the use of the quality policies, procedures and work instructions to produce innovative, durable products and to exist as a solid company that maintains superior customer support.

Control Gaging Launches New Innovative Product Line
1/10/06- New concept for production gaging in lean manufacturing environments integrates precision gages into part transport automation to provide automatic measurement of part size during the part load/unload cycle. Quick set-up gages from Control Gaging can now be mounted on gantry and robot end-effectors to enable measurement of a part while in the grip of automation devices. Measurements can be used for part sorting, tool compensation, statistical process control, and Cpk analysis. Contact your local Control Gaging Sales Representative to learn more about our new “Grip-Gage-Go” solutions.

Control Gaging to Exhibit at IMTS 2006
1/03/06 – Mark your calendars for September 6 -13 and join us in Chicago, IL for the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Control Gaging will be in Hall B (North Hall), Booth #7126. Be sure to stop by and see our latest product offerings.

Control Gaging to Exhibit at Quality Expo
1/03/06 – Control Gaging will be exhibiting at Quality Expo Detroit, located in the new Novi Expo Center. Be sure to stop by Booth #126 and see the latest products Control Gaging has to offer. Request free show passes by writing to sales@controlgaging.com.

Control Gaging to Exhibit at EASTEC
1/03/06 - Come see us at the EASTEC Advanced Productivity Exposition. The show will be held on May 23 – 25, 2006 in West Springfield, MA, at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds. See our latest products at booth #5463 in Building 5 (Better Living Center). Request free show passes by writing to sales@controlgaging.com.

Control Gaging to Exhibit at the Mid-Atlantic Machine Tool Show
5/27/05 - Come see us at the AMTDA’s Mid-Atlantic Machine Tool Show, booth 727. The show will be held on October 18 – 20, 2005 in Fort Washington, PA at the Fort Washington Expo Center. Request free show passes by writing to sales@controlgaging.com.

New Manufacturer’s Representative for New England
4/01/05 - Control Gaging is pleased to announce the addition of Centerline Technical Equipment Company as our manufacturer’s representative for New England. Centerline, founded by Bob Lizotte, operates out of Leominster, MA. Bob Lizotte, formerly with Cincinnati Heald, brings years of expertise and experience to assist our customers in the New England area.

New N.E. US Regional Sales Manager
11/29/04 - Control Gaging has expanded our team of experienced and knowledgeable sales people with the addition of Jim McKenna as our Regional Sales Manager for the North East United States. Jim worked for Control Gaging as a Manufacturer's Rep for 9 years. Prior to that Jim spent 8 years as a Manufacturing Engineer in the Bearing and Automotive industries. Jim’s engineering experience and extensive knowledge of machining will make him a valuable resource for our customers.

Record Inquiries at IMTS 2004
9/16/04 - IMTS 2004 was a huge success for Control Gaging! Besides having a great turnout from existing customers, Control Gaging received a great deal of inquiries from customers who are dissatisfied with their existing in-process gage suppliers. Thanks to everyone that attended and made the show a smashing success and we look forward to seeing you again in 2006!

Control Gaging Joins AMT
1/03/03 - Control Gaging has joined the Association for Manufacturing Technology. Founded in 1902,  AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes the interests of American providers of manufacturing machinery and equipment.  Its goal is to promote technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of members’ products in those markets and act as an industry advocate on trade matters to governments and trade organizations throughout the world.

Since 1988, AMT has broadened its membership scope to include all of the elements of manufacturing – design, handling, machining, forming, assembly, inspection and testing, and communications and control. These changes reflect the worldwide evolution in the technologies of the manufacturing process and signify the commitment of U.S. providers to deliver and support the world’s leading manufacturing technologies.

AMT organizes and sponsors IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show. This exhibition, held every even numbered year in Chicago, is the largest industrial show in the Americas.

Control Gaging Celebrates 30 years
1/02/02 - Founded in 1972, Control Gaging Inc. celebrates its 30th year of business in 2002. Founder Jack Brown started the Michigan-based company in 1972 to address an industry need for more sophisticated instruments to control automatic machinery and produce higher quality products. Even then, Control Gaging’s industrial pioneer recognized the need to improve performance and reduce setup time. He patented the quick setup Model 50 Gage that took in-process gaging to a new level of reliability and efficiency.