Sturm, Ruger & Co. to Use Sigmetrix CETOL 6 Sigma

Sigmetrix_logoMCKINNEY, TX, Oct 21, 2014 – Leader in firearm manufacturing, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., has selected Sigmetrix CETOL 6 Sigma tolerance analysis software as part of its engineering arsenal.

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Manufacturing high quality firearms requires robust design and CETOL 6 Sigma was specifically developed to promote manufacturing efficiency and productivity. CETOL 6 Sigma tolerance analysis software provides engineering teams with the insight required to confidently release designs to manufacturing. Precise calculation of surface sensitivities exposes the critical-to-quality dimensions in the assembly. Utilizing advanced mathematical solutions, this tolerance analysis solution accelerates optimization to achieve robust designs ready for manufacturing.

“CETOL 6 Sigma is the dominant solution for variation analysis in many industries,” stated Sigmetrix president Chris Wilkes. “We’re excited to be part of the Sturm, Ruger firearms design and production program.”

“Our priority at Sturm, Ruger is the development ofrugged, reliable firearms to meet every shooter’s needs,” remarked Sturm, Ruger chief rifle engineer Todd Wilkinson.“CETOL 6 Sigma from Sigmetrix should allow us to more quickly evaluate the impact tolerance changes can have, which we believe will help us streamline our product development process,” he concluded.

For more information on CETOL 6 Sigma visit http://www.sigmetrix.com/tolerance-analysis-software-cetol.htm.

About Sigmetrix, LLC

Sigmetrix is a global provider of comprehensive, easy-to-use software solutions that help users achieve robust designs through tolerance analysis and the correct application of GD&T. With over 20 years of research and development, Sigmetrix products eliminate the error between as designed assemblies and as produced products.

For more information, visit their website at www.sigmetrix.com.

About Sturm, Ruger& Co., Inc.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The only full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Their motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens,” echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.

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