Inspection and Measurement
Composites Machining for the F-35
Lockheed Martin’s precision machining of composite skin sections for the F-35 provides part of the reason why this plane saves money for U.S. taxpayers. That machining makes the plane compelling in ways that have led other countries to take up some of the cost. Here is a look at a high-value, highly engineered machining process for the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
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Video: Minimizing Mistakes with Laser Scanning CMM
Die Tech & Engineering uses its scanning to CMM to avoid errors by inspecting electrodes prior to EDM.
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Portable CMM Slashes Inspection Time
For very large parts, portable measuring solutions can be more practical than traditional CMMs and gages. One such unit from FARO helped this shop reduce inspection time by 80 percent on a large, cast iron housing.
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Power-Driven Rotary Thread Inspection Tool
The rotary thread inspection tool from Thread Check Inc. inspects screw threads for functional size and depth.
Read MoreVideo Borescope Provides Portable Inspection, Image Capture
The Hawkeye Video Borescope from Gradient Lens is suited for visual inspection when portability and easy image capture are key factors.
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Borescopes Target Rifle Barrel Defects
As one of only three manufacturers to receive a contract to produce mil-spec M-16 rifles, Sabre Defence must produce barrels to the most stringent quality standards. Hawkeye Borescopes from Gradient Lens Corporation offer the only way to view the insides of the barrels and meet the company’s visual inspection standards.
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Five-Axis Head for Inspection on CMMs Increases Throughput
Utilizing technology developed for its Revo measurement system, Renishaw says its PH20 probe head offers “head touches” for rapid touch-trigger measurement and fast, infinite, five-axis positioning for optimal feature access.
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Five-Axis Head for Touch-Trigger Inspection on CMMs
Utilizing technology developed for its Revo measurement system, Renishaw says its PH20 probe head offers “head touches” for rapid touch-trigger measurement and fast, infinite, five-axis positioning for optimal feature access.
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Probing Systems and Software for On-Machine Measuring
Marposs’ 3D Shape Inspector part measurement and verification software is designed for machine tools with as many as five axes.
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Portable or Bench Thread Inspection Systems
The company’s full range of portable and bench inspection systems for external and internal threads incorporate functional and pitch diameter measurements for UN, metric, NPT and other thread forms. Also featured is the Centrax inspection system for verification of cylindrical runout or concentricity.
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