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Broken-Tool Monitor Doesn’t React to Nuisance Faults
Allora International’s PCS-100 sensor kicks in only when a drill, tap, reamer, or end mill breaks, not when chips are accumulating; and ignores common tool-to-tool diameter differences. Speeds exceed 80 cycles/minute to keep up with the fastest machines.
Using Intelligent Machine Control To Optimize Quality Assurance
One of manufacturing’s biggest challenges is filling the knowledge gap left by skilled employees who retire. Intelligent machine control (IMC) increases throughput regardless of who’s operating measurement and production equipment by removing the potential for human error.
Marposs Introduces Remote Video Conference Testing and Acceptance Service
Tests are livestreamed through Zoom, and customers can provide immediate feedback – then their requested alterations are made in real-time.
Multiaxis Calibrator With Unlimited Measurement Range
Long-range measurement functionality in Carto 4.2 operating software enables Renishaw’s XM-60 multiaxis calibrator to capture and analyze data from a linear axis regardless of how long it is. The program also facilitates Heidenhain linear compensation.
Versatile and Virtually Seamless Dual-Measurement System
All Mitutoyo America FormTracer Avant models can be retrofitted with detectors that convert a contour measuring unit or surface roughness tester to a high-precision system that measures both attributes without closing down the software or switching off the controller.
Take Metals Analysis on the Road
Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science adds SpArcfire operating software to its mobile optical emission spectrometer (OES) analyzer product line. The intuitive interface makes metals analysis easy, eliminating the need for extensive training or highly experienced operators.
Software Offers More Opportunities to Automate Quality Assurance
In addition to eliminating paperwork, High QA’s Inspection Manager (IM) Version 5.1 further streamlines collaboration and compliance on the shop floor. Upgrades speed the process of collecting and managing data, from planning through reporting, by five to 10 times.
Easy-to-Use Arm-Mounted Laser Scanner
Exact Metrology offers the RS6 laser scanner, which collects data at full speed regardless of part geometry, for use with the Absolute Arm cobot. The scanner is easily removed from the arm while probing and can be remounted in seconds with no time-wasting recalibration.
Fully Automated Tool Presetting Slashes Machining Setup Times
For shops that use shrink fit holders, duplicate assemblies or multispindle machines, Haimer’s VIO linear toolshrink provides fully automated presetting with incorporated shrink fit technology for precise length adjustment on the μm scale that can reduce setup times up to 70%.
90-Year-Old High Precision Machine Retires with Prestige
After serving at an East Coast GE plant since 1928 plus another decade on the West Coast, an SIP high precision machine has retired with honors and is on display at Starrag’s North American headquarters in Kentucky.
Reverse Engineering for Dummies
The only end-to-end inspection software dedicated to model-based definition (MBD) and built on a CAD/CAM platform, Verisurf 2020 enhances reverse engineering with a surface modeling option and other practical features.
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