Measurement
Video Measuring Microscope
Vision Engineering’s Falcon three-axis, non-contact video measuring system is suitable for both multi-user shopfloor applications and lab-level manufacturing inspection. It uses high-resolution, indexed zoom optics (as high as 100× magnification) for component edge definition.
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Can A Machining Center Be Used As A CMM?
One manufacturer in need of a shop-rugged CMM wants to use a probe-equipped VMC for precisely this purpose. The shop asked probing expert Renishaw about this idea. Here is the response.
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Laser Scanning Speeds Holemaking Operations
A laser scanning system offers an alternative to touch probing for quickly finding numerous hole positions in heat-exchanger workpieces.
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Point-Cloud Processing Software For Reverse Engineering And Inspection
Wilcox Associates, a Hexagon Metrology company, has developed the PC-DMIS Reshaper, a stand-alone 3D point-cloud processing program that can be used to collect or import large quantities of 3D point data for manipulation and processing for downstream processes, such as CAD modeling, CAM or rapid prototyping. Designed to operate as a fully functional application either online or offline, the program collects data in real-time via a direct connection to a digitizing device, or offline via file import.
Read MoreInspection System Combines Length Gage, DRO
Heidenhain’s inspection system combines a Certo length gage, which is capable of a large measuring range including high-accuracy, nonometer-level measurement, with an ND 287 digital readout (DRO) equipped with Statistical Process Control (SPC). Common applications for this system are inspection of parts with tight tolerances and gage block calibration.
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Servo-Controlled, Automated Balancing
Universal Balancing’s range of balancing machines can be equipped with on-station correction facilities for semi- or full automation of the balancing process. Typical automated, on-station correction includes drilling, milling and welding heads.
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System Capable Of Optical, Contact Scanning
The O-Inspect multi-sensor measuring system from Carl Zeiss is said to increase efficiency during the inspection of small and complex parts in the plastics and medical industries, automobile technology and precision mechanics. Operators can alternate between optical and contact measurements without interrupting the CNC measuring run.
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Precise Multi-Sensor Vision System
The L. S. Starrett Company introduces the Galileo AV350 video measurement system.
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Scanner Enables Fast, Flexible Inspection
When this tool and die shop sought to implement a new measurement solution, it placed a premium on portability, flexibility and accelerated inspection time. The Optigo white-light scanning system from CogniTens delivered all three. Compared with the company’s previous contact measurement solutions, the device can be used throughout the plant and enables faster collection of more comprehensive inspection data.
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Universal Length Measuring Instrument
The Linear 100 is a high precision, universal length measuring instrument for rapid, high-accuracy internal and external measurements directly on the shop floor. The instrument features a direct measuring range to 2″ (50 mm) and an application range to 4″ (100 mm). Key features include an adjustable 3″ × 3″ (76 × 76 mm) measuring table for precise position adjustment of the part when measuring ODs.
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