Inspection and Measurement

Measurement 14 Aug 2013

Portable Video Camera Attaches to Borescopes

The Luxxor portable video camera from Gradient Lens attaches to most rigid or flexible borescopes with a video coupler.

Measurement 14 Aug 2013

Flexible Fixturing Speeds CMM Inspection

Modular fixturing components enable users to realize fast change-overs on CMMs to open inspection bottlenecks and reduce machine tool downtime waiting for part measurement.

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Measurement 6 Aug 2013

In-Process Monitoring System Improves Part Quality

Marposs offers the Artis CTM-V5 system with DDU-4 torque and feed-force sensor for identifying tool breakage and worn tools.

Measurement 26 Jul 2013

Contact Scanning System Facilitates Automated Process Control

Renishaw’s Sprint high speed analogue contact scanning system for CNC machine tools is designed to facilitate automated process control without the need for operator intervention.

Inspection and Measurement 18 Jul 2013

CMM Reduces Manual Inspection, Increases Efficiency

By integrating a Contura CMM from Carl Zeiss into its production process, Sunnen reduced manual inspections helped make the most of other improvement efforts.

Measurement 18 Jul 2013

Measurement Software Adopts Multi-Touch Interface

This interface shows how multi-touch technology creates an enhanced experience for users of metrology software on the shop floor.

Measurement 18 Jul 2013

Measurement Technology Transcends Limitations

One metrology equipment supplier says its laser systems address common difficulties with noncontact measurement, while another touts a product that enables measuring surface finish on CMMs.

Measurement 24 Jun 2013

Lasers Offer Viable, Noncontact Alternative to Touch Probes

Specialized optics and automatic, real-time calibration make Nextec’s laser systems a viable alternative to mechanical touch probes for high-volume inspection applications involving complex geometry and tight tolerances.

Inspection and Measurement 17 Jun 2013

Measuring Machine for Rotationally Symmetrical Parts

The Walter Helicheck Basic 2 CNC measuring machine available from United Grinding features a fixed CCD backlight camera for measuring complex profiles, step lengths, diameters and clearance angles.