Go/No-Go Gauging: Streamlining Precision in Fibre Optic Assembly

A Go/No-Go gauge is a simple tool used to highlight two areas – one sized exactly to the desired fibre tail length including tolerances ("Go"), and another slightly shorter/longer ("No-Go"). These simple gauges provide a quick and reliable way to verify if a cut meets specifications.

Posted by Gavin On 11 July 2024

Advantages of Go/No-Go Gauges in Fibre Optic Assembly

  • Speed and Efficiency: Compared to traditional rulers or callipers, Go/No-Go gauges offer lightning-fast, pass/fail checks. This reduces inspection time and keeps production lines moving.
  • Reduced Human Error: Human error is inevitable in any manual process. Go/No-Go gauges remove the possibility of misinterpreting measurements, leading to a significant reduction in incorrectly cut cables and wasted materials.
  • Improved Quality Control: By catching incorrect cuts early, Go/No-Go gauges prevent defective assemblies from reaching later stages of production, saving time and materials.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: These gauges are relatively inexpensive compared to more complex measuring tools. Their simplicity also minimises maintenance needs.
  • Training Efficiency: Gauges are user-friendly, requiring minimal training for operators to use them effectively. This allows for faster onboarding of new team members.

Lessons Learned

At Leader Optec, we've learned that Go/No-Go gauges are a valuable addition to our quality control toolbox. They offer:

  • Improved First-Pass Yields: Catching errors early minimises rework and scrap.
  • Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Consistent quality translates to reliable fibre optic assemblies that meet customer expectations.
  • Streamlined Production Processes: Faster inspections and fewer errors contribute to a smoother production flow.
  • Efficient Manufacturing Control: Continued improvement, keeping accuracy high and costs to a minimum, maintaining competitive pricing for the customer/project.

Conclusion 

Go/No-Go gauges are a valuable asset for any fibre optic assembly manufacturer. Their simplicity, efficiency, and affordability make them powerful tools for streamlining quality control and ensuring consistent, high-quality products. By implementing Go/No-Go gauges alongside other best practices, Leader Optec remains committed to delivering the best possible fibre optic solutions to our customers.

Leader Optec employs multiple Go/No-Go gauges for the same or similar products to ensure customised configurations meet specific customer needs. For example, Customer A may require 35mm staggers between tails, while Customer B may require 45mm staggers. Therefore, separate Go/No-Go gauges are used, each clearly identified and labelled to meet these distinct requirements.

If you would like to know more, please contact a member of our Team on 01745 586600 or email sales@leaderoptec.com

Accreditations

Request a callback

Sign up to the Leader Optec E-News

* required field
Marketing Permissions

Please select how you would like to hear from us:

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website.

As a GDPR compliant company, we would like to explain why you have received this email. We believe your company has a legitimate need for our company updates and information. For more information relating to B2B email marketing permissions please refer to the ICO's guidance relating to the PECR B2B email marketing. Please refer to clause 142-145.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices.