Measurement
Sizing up the Digital Optical Comparator
A digital optical comparator uses a CAD file instead of a template or overlay film. More importantly, the digital comparator not only measures dimensions, but it also actively compares the measurements with nominal values, thus making it truly a gage for accepting or rejecting a part.
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CMM Combines Speed, Accuracy for High Performance
The Strato-Apex CMM from Mitutoyo combines an advanced structure with high-performance control and scanning technologies for faster drive speeds and higher acceleration.
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Applying Inductive Technology to Detect Grinding Burn
This sensor-based technology for gear measuring machines quickly detects grinding burn and other imperfections on the surface of ground gears and related components.
Read More3D Quality Control in the Metal Working Industry
The company’s 3D measurement systems cover a variety of portable measurement applications and enable direct production environment inspection.
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Gaging System Designed to be Fast, Simple
Designed as an alternative to a traditional, dedicated gaging system, the Equator offline measurement system is capable of high speed comparative gaging of high-volume manufactured parts.
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CMM Outperforms Expectations
For this precision manufacturer, keeping inspections cost-effective required a system that could provide both high accuracy and reduced measuring times. The Prismo navigator CMM from Zeiss delivered both, along with additional, unexpected benefits.
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Radio System Enables Machine Tool Setup, Inspection
Suitable for part setup and inspection on medium to large machining centers and mills, Marposs’ World Radio System includes a wireless touch probe, wireless tool setter and wireless bore gage, all of which communicate via a single radio frequency receiver.
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Roundness Measurement System Features High Rotational Accuracy
The rigid construction of Mitutoyo America’s Roundtest RA-H5200 roundness/cylindricity measurement system enables high accuracy with functional flexibility.
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Laser Positioning System for Precise Calibration
Optodyne’s LDS1000HS laser positioning measurement and feedback system is designed to provide high speed, high accuracy and long-range positioning for single- or multiple-axis applications.
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EDM, Metrology System Pairing Opens New Doors
Seeking a solution for producing and measuring smaller, more intricate parts, this shop combined a ram EDM unit and optical 3D metrology system. Each provided significant benefits on its own, but the pairing of the two technologies enabled the company to achieve new levels of precision and productivity.
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