Measurement
Roughness Sensor Enables the Inspection of Surface Waviness
The Zeiss Rotos roughness sensor enables coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to inspect surface waviness and roughness, even on complex workpieces, in a single measurement run without any reclamping.
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Creaform, Metrologic Group Announce Worldwide Partnership
The partnership integrates the latter’s advanced metrology software into the former’s automated 3D scanning product, Cube-R.
WatchMetrology Software Update Can Be Used with Legacy CMMs
Verisurf 2018 includes universal coordinate measuring machine compatibility as a key option.
Read MoreMahr Signs Cooperation Agreement with NanoFocus
Mahr will be offering confocal microscopes from NanoFocus as the product family MarSurf CM.
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Enhancing Volumetric Accuracy of Large Machine Tools
Using a laser to track and record axis movement and tool-tip position enables this system to create an error map that can be used to compensate for inaccuracies inherent in the machine’s structure.
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Manufacturing News of Note: April 2018
Absolute Machine Tools turns 30, a new manufacturing cybersecurity hub in the works and other industry news.
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Camera Speeds Testing of Dial, Digital Indicators
Mahr Inc. has expanded its Opitmar 100 solution for testing dial and digital indicators, test indicators and dial comparators with image processing to automate the testing of measuring equipment.
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Automated Industrial Measuring Cell Delivers Speed, Accuracy
Creaform has launched the Cube-R, a turnkey automated dimensional inspection solution.
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Software Technology Fills Holes in 3D Scans
MachineWorks, creator of Polygonica polygonal modeling software engine, has developed a solution for complex hole filling in a point cloud of the 3D object.
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Evolution of Performance Camshaft Grinding, Finishing
Comp Cams has made numerous improvements to its CNC camshaft grinding process. The company has also implemented what it calls its “Micro Surface Enhancement” finishing technology, which works in tandem with its enhanced grinding process to further improve camshaft longevity and durability.
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