Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CMM (Co-ordinate Measuring Machine)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release 'Real time' job managment system made for SMEs from
PSL DataTrack, which we summarised at the time by saying "A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time'".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Portable CMM arm is 30% more accurate from
FARO Technologies: "On show at MACH 2008 will be a portable CMM measuring arm that 30% more accurate, 33% lighter in weight, and offers better performance in scanning dark or reflective surfaces".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Faro UK
concerning its CAM2 Q CMM arm software
- take a look at Metrology software made for portable CMM arms
which says: "Metrology software for portable coordinate measuring arms can easily change/convert between different measurement units or coordinate systems".
Take a look also at the news release from FARO Technologies, Metrology software made for portable CMM arms,
as well as Tube inspection software provides CNC bend data from Hexagon Metrology,
and Tool manufacturing time cut in half from Delcam.
See also:
Online portal and asset database introduced
(December 2007)
The two- part modular system gives users complete transparency and certainty with regard to their motor, gearbox and pump assets
Portable laser scanning arm accuracy raised
(December 2007)
Portable laser scanning arm offers 30% more accuracy from a 33% lighter weight system, which also has better performance in scanning dark or reflective surfaces
Flexible machines grind turbine components
(December 2007)
Turbine components manufacturing operation has added four flexible, travelling column type grinding systems after an in-depth period of trials and tests
Shop floor CMM cuts inspection times
(December 2007)
Drive design, low inertia/high-speed characteristics and intuitive Windows based software, enable a CMM to cut inspection times and eradicate quality department 'bottlenecks'
CMM arms now link up to Tebis scanning
(November 2007)
To bring more flexibility to scanning, Faro is now offering links to Tebis surface reverse engineering packages for its FaroArm portable coordinate measuring machines
CAM chosen for auto-load/unload CNC punch press
(November 2007)
Sheet metal fabricator added a CNC punch press and sought a CAM system that would also program the automatic loaidng/unloading system used with the machine
One system sets milling and turning tools
(November 2007)
A non-contact tool setting system can set tool length and radius for milling and turning tools to meet the growing trend towards the use of mill-turn turning centres
Multi-sensor measurement systems released
(October 2007)
A range of multi-sensor measurement systems feature optical, camera, laser and tactile probing options in a wide variety of configurations
Optical tube measuring system reduces costs
(October 2007)
An optical tube measuring system, TubeInspect, from Aicon 3D Systems, is helping to improve product quality and reduce costs at Swedish automotive supplier Ekenas Mekaniska
3D metrology software platform
(October 2007)
The PolyWorks universal 3D metrology software platform from InnovMetric, being distributed by Hexagon Metrology, will be sold in China with ROMER, Leica Geosystems, DEA and Brown and Sharpe CMMs
Large bridge CMM measures wood machinery
(October 2007)
Biesse Group in Italy has installed one of the largest Metris C3 bridge CMMs from Metris to perform geometrical inspection of prototype and production parts and assemblies of woodworking machinery
Extensive CMM range rebranded
(September 2007)
Rebranded bridge, gantry and horizontal arm CMMs fit any measurement volume for automotive and aerospace applications, offer up to submicron measurement accuracy, and feature multi-sensor support
Laser scanners check car body parts for assembly
(September 2007)
Optical 3D laser scanning technology can revolutionize automotive inspection in terms of measurement throughput and reporting transparency and making major development time and cost savings
FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins
(September 2007)
Flexible manufacturing system, with 5-axis machining centre, machines 120 different skins that form the aft fuselage and empennage of three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Modular CMM software is user-friendly
(September 2007)
A modular, user-friendly software package for the UK market includes ARCO QUICK, GRAPHIC and CAD, for use on manual or CNC, bridge type, cantilever and portable arm CMMs
Portable coordinate measuring software upgraded
(August 2007)
Upgraded software for portable coordinate measuring machines has graphical user interface for training and easier use, and a color-coded scheme for points to be measured
CNC programming to CMM corssover eased
(August 2007)
Engineers and metrology professionals are able to simulate the complete CMM and inspection part giving a clear performance advantage over traditional CMM programming
Laser scanning and inspection service opened
(August 2007)
Global provider of dimensional measurement, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services has recently opened a laser scanning and inspection service bureau in the Netherlands
Plug-in device supports scanners
(August 2007)
Plug-in device supports API's Intelliscan hand-held laser scanner for non contact digitisation of large objects, as well as the portable Intelliprobe hard probe for complex shapes
Non-contact tool setting system introduced
(August 2007)
German metrology manufacturer will show a non-contact tool setting system, touch probes, tool length setting probe and software for in-process workpiece measurement at a UK GTMA event
CMMs retrofitted with laser scanning probes
(August 2007)
Highly precise laser probes can be quickly retrofitted to the Wenzel CMMs so can output high density scan data to the system's bundled software for inspection/verification and reverse engineering
News on the CMM from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor
(August 2007)
Jon Hobden looks at the development of Coordinate Measuring Machines and the importance of finding the right CMM software for a given application
CMM checks telescope mirrors to under 1 micron
(August 2007)
Research and designcentre stipulated a pre-determined positioning capability for a CMM's measuring probe of less than one micron when inspecting 1m parts
Laser scanner checks complex mouldings
(August 2007)
User of spray painting on plastics injection moulded parts with complex shapes and freeform surfaces will use a very fast laser scanning system to improve the quality inspection
Machining centre can act as a CMM
(August 2007)
An Italian probing systems manufacturer has developed software that will allow a machining centre or CNC milling machine to be used as a CMM to check wokpieces
CMMs to give F1 firm metrology reports
(July 2007)
Hexagon Metrology is to supply two DEA Global coordinate measuring machines to Red Bull Technology, which provides design and manufacturing services to a Formula One racing team
Engineering group offers versatile foundry service
(July 2007)
UK group has a ferrous and non-ferrous foundry that offers design, pattern-making and prototyping facilities for small batch work in irons, aluminium alloys, bronzes and gunmetal, writes Mike Page
One non-contact unit checks mill and turn tools
(July 2007)
For users of CNC mill-turn centres, one non-contact tool setting system is now available for setting the tool length and radius for milling and turning tools
Turbine transformation with PowerINSPECT
(July 2007)
More demanding turbine designs are now being handled by Concepts NREC thanks to the enabling functionality of PowerINSPECT from Delcam
Machine replaces manual aircraft panel inspection
(July 2007)
A machine that checks the profile and hole positions in sheet aluminium components to within +/-25 microns has replaced the slow and inaccurate inspection of flat components visually in foil lofts
One scanner makes BLISK measurments fast
(July 2007)
Machining a BLISK is one thing, but measuring it afterwards is awkward, but a UK gas turbine maker now scans them using one scanner instead of a number of CMMs
Supplier invests GBP 1m in pre-owned CMMs
(July 2007)
Hexagon Metrology has invested GBP 1 million in revamping its pre-owned CMM sales and aftermarket operations to meet customer demand
Manufacturing benefits from faster measurements
(July 2007)
Speed is the important factor in measurement and in imoroiving machining times, such as using a compact laser interferometer measurement system or a 5-axis head for CMMs
Mould injection company chooses portable CMM
(June 2007)
A mould injection company has chosen a portable CMM over stationary CMM for the measurement their large, heavy moulds and saves US$7000 in first four months of use