Adcole LLC

Behind the Gage: Gary Eaton - Mechanical Engineering Supervisor "I started at Adcole 33 years ago as a machine tool design engineer and introduced CAD to the company. Today, I supervise our mechanical engineering group, where I get to work on engineering challenges alongside so many smart and talented people. It is rewarding to play a small role in carrying on Addison Cole’s legacy by continuing to design and build gages that set the standard for CCMM. Our diverse gage model lineup is quite interesting, ranging from a horizontal gage that measures surface finish to a high-capacity vertical gage capable of measuring a crankshaft up to 180” long with radial accuracy down to ±0.5 µm. I was born and raised in Worcester, and I still live there today, where you might find me attending one of my grandkids' ball games, working on a project in my shop, or casting a fishing line."

We are pleased to welcome Bob Tula to the team as the Supply Chain Manager. We look forward to his contributions.   Welcome to Adcole!

That slab of large granite is transforming beautifully into the Adcole 1200-HC. The precision that will be achieved with this machine at this scale takes appreciable effort from great and skilled people. Stay tuned!

Assist with early detection of manufacturing deviations and root cause analysis with Adcole's powerful Linear Profile Measurement software. By plotting measured profile to nominal profile along with profile error and tolerance bands, you can ensure part compliance with specifications. This enhances quality control, manufacturing efficiency, and the product's overall performance. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebbqz3kg

Metrology Fact: The first known standard unit of measure was the cubit about 4925 years ago with a recorded length as that of the ruling Pharaoh's forearm and hand. The cubit has long since been replaced by worldwide adopted standards, but the Egyptians were able to construct a pyramid with no side of the square base deviating from the average side length of 9000 inches by more than 1/20 of 1 percent. That is incredibly accurate!

Old meets new! After millions of years of forming deep in the earth's crust, this large chunk of granite is ready to support today's needs for efficient power generation required to fuel the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) computing power. Stay tuned as this modern marvel comes to life in the form of an Adcole 1200-HC machine.

The Lunar New Year begins on January 29th. A 16-day celebration with 2025 marking the end of the Dragon and the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Wishing all of our friends a year full of hopes, chances, and limitless possibilities. Happy Chinese New Year!

The number of EV and hybrid options continues to increase even with the slower rate of growth on full EV vehicles in 2024. According to Cox Automotive's Outlook for 2025, 1 in 4 vehicles sold will be electric or hybrid with the potential for 15 new models to enter the market. OEMs continue aligning with consumer sentiment for greener and more efficient alternatives while maintaining a larger portion of their fleet as internal combustion engines (ICE).   No matter the type, Adcole is ready to partner with shaft manufacturers of both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles to provide the best measurement and data necessary for the highest quality and function. 

New Year, New Gage!    An Adcole 911 gage is being prepared for shipment for a lucky customer who decided to start the year with better quality. Pictured is our tallest 911 model, which can measure a shaft length of up to 105 inches (2667mm). These gages are ready for use on the shop floor and the quality control lab and offer fast cycle times for the automotive, marine, heavy diesel industries, and more.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erSjBk6D

Christmas with the Cranks ... Crankshafts that is! We're still busy in our workshop getting gages out to all our wonderful customers around the world. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday and new year.   Thank you to our amazing team for all of their hard work this year.