Measurement
Portable Video Camera Attaches to Borescopes
The Luxxor portable video camera from Gradient Lens attaches to most rigid or flexible borescopes with a video coupler.
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Flexible Fixturing Speeds CMM Inspection
Modular fixturing components enable users to realize fast change-overs on CMMs to open inspection bottlenecks and reduce machine tool downtime waiting for part measurement.
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In-Process Monitoring System Improves Part Quality
Marposs offers the Artis CTM-V5 system with DDU-4 torque and feed-force sensor for identifying tool breakage and worn tools.
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Contact Scanning System Facilitates Automated Process Control
Renishaw’s Sprint high speed analogue contact scanning system for CNC machine tools is designed to facilitate automated process control without the need for operator intervention.
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CMM Reduces Manual Inspection, Increases Efficiency
By integrating a Contura CMM from Carl Zeiss into its production process, Sunnen reduced manual inspections helped make the most of other improvement efforts.
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Measurement Software Adopts Multi-Touch Interface
This interface shows how multi-touch technology creates an enhanced experience for users of metrology software on the shop floor.
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Measurement Technology Transcends Limitations
One metrology equipment supplier says its laser systems address common difficulties with noncontact measurement, while another touts a product that enables measuring surface finish on CMMs.
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Lasers Offer Viable, Noncontact Alternative to Touch Probes
Specialized optics and automatic, real-time calibration make Nextec’s laser systems a viable alternative to mechanical touch probes for high-volume inspection applications involving complex geometry and tight tolerances.
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Measuring Machine for Rotationally Symmetrical Parts
The Walter Helicheck Basic 2 CNC measuring machine available from United Grinding features a fixed CCD backlight camera for measuring complex profiles, step lengths, diameters and clearance angles.
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Digital Calipers Offer Measurement Versatility
Mahr Federal’s MarCal digital calipers are designed to accommodate a variety of outside, inside, depth, step and compound measurements.
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