Measurement
ANCA's Software Features Total Tool Runout Compensation
The latest update in ANCA’s ToolRoom software contains a total tool runout measurement and compensation operation, an addition to its existing axial runout compensation.
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Test Indicators Excel for Tight Tolerances and Small Spaces
Test indicators are sometimes overlooked or replaced by dial or digital indicators, but for some situations, they can’t be beat.
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Renishaw's Alignment System Precisely Measures Parallelism
The XK10 alignment laser system achieves precise adjustments to machine parallelism at a level that was previously impossible with traditional measurement techniques.
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Western Gage's Readout Provides Five Micro-Inch Resolution
Westec 2021: Micro IIi Air Gage Readout features a built-in microprocessor, digital and analog displays, USB & RS-232 serial data outputs and auto calibration with master gages.
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Vibration: An Invisible Source of Gaging Error
Vibration can make or break a gage’s performance, but vibration errors can be resolved by using a vibration isolation table or other correction measures.
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Machining 101: What Are Coordinate Measuring Machines?
Optimized bases, drives, probes, software and more make coordinate measuring machines the most accurate tools for measuring part dimensions.
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Tool Presetting Identifies and Isolates Costly Problems
Speroni’s Futura CNC presetter enabled Cogitic to diagnose runout and wear problems with its tooling before running the tools on its machines, saving time and expensive material.
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Digital Part Inspection Software Creates New Business Opportunities
Chick Machine overhauled its decades-old inspection process and landed new clients that have propelled the growth of the company.
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Exact Metrology Installs Large Scale CMM at Moline Facility
Exact Metrology plans to use the machine to manufacture components, parts and finished durable products that can maintain tight tolerance margins, which are essential for the use of precision machining.
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Modern Bench Amplifiers Offer More Evaluation Capabilities
Today’s electronic gaging amplifiers can do more than take comparative measurements. New features have become common, opening possibilities for machinists and manufacturers.
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