Measurement
Applying New Laser-Scanning Technology
Here’s why many of today’s manufacturers are considering retrofitting CMMs and articulated measuring arms with laser scanners.
Read MoreBall Plug Gage Measures Inside Diameter of Tubing and Pipe
Bal-Tec’s Snake Ball gage is designed to measure the diameter of a length of tubing or pipe.
Read MoreTouch Probes Use Both Radio and Infrared Signals
Two touch probes from Heidenhain employ what the company describes as hybrid technology, using both radio and infrared signal transmission.
Read MoreMilestone for Multisensor Measuring System
OGP has shipped its 5,000th SmartScope Flash multisensory measuring system.
Read MoreA Third Class of Touch-Trigger Probes
Fully digital probes are especially effective at accurate digitizing routines using a long stylus.
Read MoreJust a Touch More Capacity
“Automated” does not have to mean utterly unattended. What many shops need is to find just a little more productive capacity with their existing staff and equipment.
Read MoreProbe Option for CMMs
Renishaw’s SFP1 probe option for the Revo five-axis measurement system enables surface finish inspection to be integrated within coordinate measurement routines.
Read MoreProbe Increases Productivity and Flexibility
The Vast XTR gold probe from Carl Zeiss is designed for flexible and highly accurate measurements, and is said to increase productivity and flexibility for operators.
Read MoreFull-Function Digital Measuring Machine for 2D Parts
Ram Optical Instrumentation, a division of Quality Vision International (QVI), offers a full-function benchtop digital measuring machine, the QVI Snap.
Read MoreSkidless Surface Gage Features Motorized Probe Height Adjustment
The MarSurf M 400 skidless surface evaluation system from Mahr features motorized probe height adjustment said to automatically zero the probe in seconds.
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