Measurement
Wireless Ball Bar Has Volumetric Testing Capability
The QC20-W ball bar features a linear sensor and Bluetooth wireless technology for greater ease of use and enhanced durability, the company says.
Read MoreInspection Styli Features Silicon Nitride
The company offers CMM styli with drilled silicon nitride balls measuring1-mm or larger.
Read MoreLaser Calibration, Volumetric Error Compensation
The MCV-5002 is designed for the laser calibration and 3D volumetric error compensation of CNC machine tools, CMMs and five-axis, gantry-type machines for the aerospace industry.
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Cylindricity Machine With Automated Probing System
The MMQ 200 Formtester cylindricity machine features the T7W, a ±360 degree, motorized, bi-directional probe designed for automated probe positioning.
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Automating Grinding Setups For Root Form Tools
An automated Form Tool Compensation system offers a streamlined way to set up root form cutter jobs on grinding machines while ensuring ground profile accuracy to as little as 2 microns.
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CMMs Provide Reliable, Accurate Measurement Data
Having used a CMM from Carl Ziess for about a decade, this manufacturer turned to the metrology supplier again when it needed additional inspection capacity. The MMZ B and Accura CMMs delivered the accuracy and reliability the shop had come to expect.
Read MoreComparative Gages and Temperature Compensation
The use of electronic temperature compensation in gaging has become a valuable tool in improving accuracy as well as gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) in harsh manufacturing environments.
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How Stylus Choice Affects CMM Accuracy
Measurement uncertainty and inconsistency can result when an improper CMM stylus is chosen. A metrology products manufacturer details four aspects of stylus choice that can impact overall CMM accuracy.
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Infrared Touch Probe For Mechanical Activation
The TS 642 touch probe from Heidenhain features mechanical probe activation and is compatible with both the company’s older controls and current third-party controls. This is especially useful for machines that are not set up to offer touch probes as standard options, the company says.
Read MoreProbing for Part Inspection and Crash Avoidance
A reader uses “Ask an Expert” to explore various potential uses of the machining center’s probe.
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