Measurement
Laser Calibration System for 3D Volumetric Error Compensation
Optodyne says its MCV-500 is an efficient and complete laser calibration package for 3D volumetric error compensation of CNC machine tools, coordinate measurement machines (CMMs), and large, five-axis, gantry-type machines for the aerospace industry.
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The Employee-Owned Advantage
This Ohio shop is 100-percent employee-owned. Thus, both management and shopfloor employees recognize the importance of optimizing efficiency wherever possible. Thanks to a strong willingness to invest in and embrace new technologies, sales-per-employee has increased by more than 50 percent in the last five years.
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Precision Metrology Supplier Relies on HMC Accuracy
Global metrology supplier Quality Vision International produces critical measurement equipment components in-house to control quality and accuracy. HMCs from Makino enabled the company to not only achieve the precision required for components of one multi-sensor system, but also significantly reduce cycle times.
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Probe Has Right Touch for Five-Axis Aerospace Parts
On-machine measurement is critical at this aerospace manufacturer, which needs to ensure that features of already high-value parts are within specification before performing additional operations. With the RMP600 strain-gage probe from Renishaw, the company has eliminated the delays that come with measuring on a true CMM.
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Gage Computer Offers Enhanced Data Storage, Operating Features
Marposs offers an additional version of its Merlin-embedded gage computer with Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
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Video: In-Process Scanning of a Turned Profile—via Robot
A robot reaching into a lathe measures along the entire part length in seconds, determining whether additional machining is needed.
WatchLaser-Based, Non-Contact Surface Roughness Measurement
Schmitt Industries says its Lasercheck line of surface roughness measurement gages uses patented laser “light scatter” technology to provide surface roughness measurement with durability, speed and repeatability.
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System Scans Interrupted Contours
Carl Zeiss offers the fifth generation of VAST contact scanning systems with the VAST Performance Kit, which is available as an option for Prismo, CenterMax and GageMax CMMs.
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Portable Measuring Arm with Absolute Encoders
Hexagon Metrology offers the Romer Absolute Arm, a portable, 3D measuring solution that incorporates absolute encoders to simplify the inspection process.
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Five-Axis Probe for CMMs
Renishaw says its PH20 increases touch-trigger CMM throughput by as much as three times, using fast, infinite rotary positioning and “head touch” capability for high speed point capture with minimal CMM movement.
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