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Measurement - Page 24
Slater Tools go/no-go gauge eliminates process variations
- Dec 28, 2017
- Product Release
Slater Tools has introduced a new line of go/no-go gauge sets for customer-specific applications. The full range is designed and engineered to inspect parts for machining process variations such as form size, twist, and tool wear. The gauges are made from oil-hardened M2 high-speed steel and are...
Olympus NDT Canada opens complex in Quebec
- Dec 15, 2017
- News Release
Olympus NDT Canada has opened a new office and manufacturing complex in Quebec City. The $29.5 million facility unites the company’s services and personnel under one roof, enabling it to better respond to production demands and optimize its R&D activities in support of its portfolio of industrial...
Renishaw observes dual events with tours, demonstrations, and presentations
- Dec 14, 2017
- News Release
Renishaw Inc. celebrated its 40th anniversary and the opening of its new Solutions Center in West Dundee, Ill., during a two-day Innovation Fest in October. The 133,000-sq.-ft. building, 40 miles from Chicago, will serve as the company’s North American headquarters. It features dedicated...
Metrology system measures roughness, contours
- Nov 24, 2017
- Product Release
Jenoptik Industrial Metrology has introduced the Hommel-Etamic wavemove, which is capable of measuring roughness and contours. It has eight fully automatic CNC axes to measure both roughness and contours in a single measuring run, recording as many data points as necessary. The workpiece can be...
3-D metrology system suitable for large-scale parts
- Oct 13, 2017
- Product Release
Creaform offers the MaxSHOT Next™, an optical coordinate measuring system for large-scale metrology projects. It is suitable for those involved in product development, manufacturing, quality control, and inspection in many industries. This technology offers the highest measurement accuracy and...
Micrometer features built-in wireless technology
- Oct 4, 2017
- Product Release
Mahr offers the Micromar® family of micrometers that use the same wireless data transmission capability as the company’s MarCal™ digital calipers and MarCator digital indicators. The Micromar 40 EWRi is a full-feature micrometer that incorporates functions such as tolerance indication and hold...
Measuring system improves efficiency
- Sep 21, 2017
- Product Release
Mitutoyo Canada offers Quick Vision Active, a CNC vision measuring system. It is an easy-to-operate, space-saving model with advanced functionality to meet diverse needs, according to the manufacturer. The company also provides the Quick Image non-contact 2-D vision measuring system. It is a new...
Digital microscope checks dimensional accuracy
- Sep 20, 2017
- Product Release
Keyence Canada has released the VHX-6000 digital microscope. This tool’s multilighting capabilities enable surface features to become clear. Changing and applying the illumination setting multiple times is no longer required. Keyence Canada * 888-539-3623 *...
Grid encoder tests accuracy of CNC machines
- Jul 27, 2017
- Product Release
Heidenhain has released the KGM 281 grid encoder for accuracy testing of CNC machines. It is available with a measuring range of Ø 5.5 in. and an increased accuracy of ± 1 µm. The unit’s grid plate with phase grating has an optical measuring standard. It is embedded in a two-piece aluminum...
Wireless laser tracker uses controller-free technology
- Jun 27, 2017
- Product Release
Automated Precision Inc. has introduced the OT2 Core portable wireless laser tracker that utilizes wireless and controller-free technology. Based on the company’s Omnitrac 2 laser tracker unit, the new tracker offers many of the same features, including an Autolock sensor that can recapture a...
Making the Most of Laser Scanning
- By Gene Daniell
- Jun 14, 2017
- Article
Wide-line and flying-dot technologies are making it easier to laser-scan complex parts and dark, reflective surfaces.
Tool presetters, control systems manage data, inventory
- May 26, 2017
- Product Release
Zoller will present systems for tool presetting, measurement, and inspection, like the compact »pomBasic« inspection device and the »venturion« presetting and measuring machine, at WMTS 2017. Visitors can also follow the whole digital process chain of the TMS Tool Management Solutions software,...
Height gauge uses advanced scale, guiding system
- May 19, 2017
- Product Release
Mitutoyo will display the LH-600EG height gauge, which offers accuracy of (1.1 + 0.6L/600) μm (where L is the height measured in mm). According to the manufacturer, this accuracy is achieved by using a high-accuracy scale unit and guiding mechanism manufactured in its scale plant. The unit...
Mill/turn control offers probing cycle option for 3-D shapes
- Apr 26, 2017
- Product Release
Heidenhain’s TNC 640 mill/turn control is available with the Cycle 444 3-D probing cycle for inspecting free-form surfaces that pose measurement challenges. The cycle checks one point on the surface of each workpiece. The contact point is determined by a vector that is normal to the 3-D surface....
Portable laser tracker system enables continuous measurement
- Apr 19, 2017
- Product Release
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the Leica Absolute Tracker AT403 laser tracker system. This measurement tool is IP54-certified and has an operating temperature range of -15 to +45 degrees C. With the introduction of the RapidSight aim alignment tool, the system provides measuring...
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