Measurement

Increased Accuracy And Portability For Measuring Arms

Multi-axis, computer-aided measuring arms offer accuracy comparable to a CMM in a portable design. A new version of such an arm is said to be the first 8-foot measuring arm that can achieve an accuracy of 0.0007 inch.

Portable Measuring Arm Features Small Footprint

Direct Edge Finding Via Laser

A laser edge finder offers a direct method for locating workpiece edges that can save setup time.

Optical Measurement Keeps Pointe Precision Sharp

With increasing demand for strict tolerances, this manufacturer of medical and aerospace components needed a measurement system to ensure that critical part dimensions and features met customer specifications. Starrett's HD400 optical measuring system both met accuracy requirements and reduced inspection times.

Inspection System For High Speed Machining Applications

Software Tool Optimizes Probe Paths

Wilcox Associates, the developer of the PC-DMIS family of Enterpise Metrology Solutions, offers AutoPath, a software tool designed to reduce part-programming labor and optimize probe paths for fast, safe measurement cycles. The optional add-on to PC-DMIS can reduce programming time for CMMs and other measurement devices such as portable arms, vision systems, multi-sensor devices and probe-equipped CNC machines, the company says.

Multi-Sensor Dimensional Measurement System

Compact Vision System Inspects Small Parts

Multi-Sensor Measuring System With CAD Programming Capability

Hexagon Metrology offers the Brown&Sharpe OptivTM line of multi-sensor measurement systems, which features optical, camera, laser and tactile probing options in variety of configurations. With more than 25 possible size/accuracy combinations and various accessories, the system is designed to be a single solution for demanding 2D and 3D applications.

XRF Analyzers Quickly Identify Grades