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