Measurement
On-Machine Probes Automatically Detect Axis Positions
Amerimold 2017: Marposs will feature its WRP60P and WRP45P touch probes with multichannel radio transmission, designed for machine part measurement on high-accuracy five-axis machining centers and milling machines.
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One Setup Unrolls Six Linear Errors
Consisting of only two components, this linear axis calibration device measures error in all six degrees of freedom—including roll—directly and in real time.
Read MoreShops Cite Their One Big Technology Addition
Here are three technologies that participants in our Top Shops benchmarking survey say have been particularly impactful on their machining businesses.
Read MoreKapp Niles Launches New Gear Metrology Division
The division is the product of the acquisition of R&P Metrology.
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Tool Presetters Minimize Idle Time
Eastec 2017: Haimer will showcase its Microset tool presetters.
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Manufacturing News of Note: April 2017
Sandvik Coromant opens a special automotive engineering project and training site, Stratasys launches an additive manufacturing consulting service, and other industry news.
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Measurement System Scans Multiple Parts Simultaneously
Eastec 2017: OGP (Optical Gaging Products), a division of Quality Vision International (QVI), offers the Fusion 400 large field-of-view (LFOV) multi-sensor measurement system.
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Video: Pez Dispensers and Porcupines
Automation takes work. In this case, the challenge was ensuring zero-defect production without slowing the two-part-per-second through-feed grinding process.
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Five-Axis CMM Collects Large Amounts of Data Quickly
Eastec 2017: AIMS Metrology will showcase its LM- and HB-series coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) engineered to tackle challenges associated with digitized shop floors.
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Interlocking Plates Standardize Inspection Fixtures
Eastec 2017: Available from Phillips Precision, Inspection Arsenal Loc-n-Load plates and workholding enable users to create a lean, standardized process for all inspection equipment.
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