Measurement
Pencil Probe Provides LDVT Measurement with High Accuracy
The KurtSmart Probe from the Kurt Industrial Products Division combines the advantages of a linear variable differential transducer (LDVT) with the accuracy of a linear scale in a more affordable package, according to the company.
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Handheld Scanner Enables More Efficient Data Capture
According to Hexagon Metrology, the Leica T-Scan 5 is more than 15 times faster than the previous model and nearly doubles the standoff distance for more efficient data capture in difficult-to-reach areas.
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CMM Provides Range of Measuring Volumes, Sensors
Zeiss offers the next generation of its Contura coordinate measuring machine featuring a variety of optical sensors and eight different sizes for measuring volumes ranging from 700 × 700 × 600 mm to 1,200 × 2,400 × 1,000 mm.
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3D Measurement Machine Eliminates Need for Reference Points, Backdrops
Zoller’s 3dCheck five-axis CNC measurement machine enables fully automatic measurement and evaluation of current standard geometries of round tools.
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Optical Comparators Automate Inspection Processes
Developed by VisionX and available from Methods Machine Tools, the VisionGauge 700 series of digital optical comparators enables five-axis inspection so that users can efficiently view workpieces from all sides and angles.
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Tool Positioning System VDI Reduces Setup Time
The Eppinger Trifix tool positioning system from Exsys enables quick and accurate exchanges of both static and driven tooling for multitasking machines.
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Shopfloor CMM Offers Fixturing Flexibility
Hexagon Metrology’s 7.10.7 SF series of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) is designed for use in harsh industrial environments.
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Five Go-To Machining Technologies
There are a number of ancillary machine tool technologies that shops can use to become more efficient and effective. Here are five that I appreciate.
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Retired Engineer Turns Machinist
The industrial benchtop CNC mill that Dan Rosenthal installed in his garage is no toy.
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Retired Yet Inspired to Learn Machining
A retired engineer with no prior machining experience is learning how to be a machinist. His quickly increasing skillset demonstrates how new machining technology is becoming more capable and easier to pick up and apply.
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