Measurement

Desktop Measuring Machine Built For Accuracy

Gantry CMM Speeds Cycle Time While Increasing Output

A new 4-meter CMM let this shop inspect machine bases faster and more accurately.

Supersized Surface Profiling System Inspects Large Bearings

A system for measuring bearings up to 84 inches in diameter involves moving the gage and granite surface plate to the workpiece with air-bearing assists.

Handheld PC Enables Mobile Quality Control

Measurement Software For Romer Portable Arms

An extension of PC-DMIS CMM, PC-DMIS Portable is the latest software release for measurement and inspection applications that use Romer portable arms. Developed by Hexagon Metrology companies Wilcox and Romer, the software has functionality for mobile data acquisition and analysis of parts and assemblies on the shop floor.

Inspection With X-Ray Vision

Could detecting and quantifying the internal flaws of complex parts be as easy as operating a microwave oven? Kevin Legacy, manager of computed tomography (CT) and engineering at Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation, thinks so. He compares the manufacturer's Actis line of industrial CT systems to the one-button operation of the kitchen appliance.

Big Inspection With Little Difficulty

A portable laser tracker let this shop increase not only its machining range, but also the range of its services to customers.

Relieving Bottlenecks At The Measurement Station

Throughput is as much an issue in measurement as it is in machining. Likewise, multipart setups can improve measurement throughput in much the same way they contribute to machining throughput. A special part fixture used in conjunction with an automated contour and surface-roughness measuring system allows four workpieces to be checked one after the other, with no operator intervention.

Untethering Bore Measurement

In certain applications, wireless transmission through Bluetooth technology can significantly enhance both the economy and versatility of a gage.

Portable CMMs Integrated With Inspection Software