Event Characterization is designed to save only the data of interest during a run. Screen shots are available on the main site. An operator may have defined a diameter measurement for a product, and would like to know the maximum and minimum sizes of that product. For example, if the product has variations in size that do not exceed the specifications, then knowing the minimum and or maximum values of the product will help in perfecting the production process. If, for example the product was often thicker than it needed to be, even though it remained in spec, the process could be refined and the cost of the extra material can be eliminated.
Screen shots are available on the main site.
The multi-strand option makes it possible to use single axis scanners to measure more than one product at a time. Typically used with very thin products such as monofilament. Several strands can be run through the scan field of a micrometer at once, with measurements being performed on all strands simultaneously. All of the measurements available for single axis micrometers can be used with this option. For example, a manufacturer of fishing line might run 10 strands through a single micrometer using a comb.