Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Gauging",
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 Precision bench gauge is flexibly configurable from
Bowers Metrology UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "A bench gauge system solved a measuring problem for a precision mould maker as the extremely flexible gauge can be configured for many internal and external measuring tasks to micron
accuracy".
The same day,
we featured the news release CNC lathes customised for work requirements from
Leader CNC: "Rigid and robust turning centres are available as 2-axis 'turn-only', multi-axis versions with driven tools and C-axis, or as a mill-turn centre with sub-spindle, radial tool turret and C-axis".
In February 2008, we covered the news from MicroRidge Systems
concerning its Universal Mobile Module,
- take a look at One mobile module works with any gauge
which says: "One module can be used by a roving inspector to capture measurements from any digital gage and RS-232 device just by changing the cable".
Take a look also at the news release from 600 Centre, Universal CNC grinder has changeable head,
as well as Investing in India - metrology experiences from Renishaw,
and Control particle size, measurement and moisture from Malvern Instruments.
See also:
Machine tool control range exhibited
(December 2007)
Heidenhain's exhibits at the UK's Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2008 show will include CNC for milling, turning, drilling and boring applications and DROs for lathes, millers and grinders
Vision software raises seat-making efficiency
(December 2007)
Automotive seating manufacturer is improving manufacturing efficiency by using vision systems software in checking various processes during the building of car seats
Ballscrew manufacturer sets up UK company
(November 2007)
Ballscrew manufacturer August Steinmeyer has set up a 'sister' company in the UK, having seen UK turnover grow 60% since a subsidiary was established one year ago
Digital CCD microscope is small, light weight
(September 2007)
A small, lightweight, 2.11 megapixel digital CCD microscope features an integrated 3.5in LCD monitor, flash memory storage and offers magnification up to 500x
Vertical machining centres, lathes and mill/turns
(September 2007)
A new range of vertical machining centres (VMC) is seen for the first time at EMO 2007, with new lathes and mill/turn centres from the Tornado and Alpha ranges
Rigidity for multi axis mill turn centres
(September 2007)
The 'Duo-Stable' construction on Colchester-Harrison's latest Tornado machines offers higher productivity and stability
Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron
(September 2007)
To machine compacted graphite iron components for six cylinder diesel engines, a manufacturing system includes 18 direct-loaded horizontal machining centres providing faster chip-to-chip times
Boring tools adjusted remotely by radio link
(August 2007)
A flexible, multi-point, remotely adjustable boring system uses a remote radio link to make micron adjustment of multiple cutting edges in a boring tool and can be seen at EMO 2007
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
UK metrology supplier also offers advice
(August 2007)
UK supplier of metology equipment holds an impressive stock of over 10,000 products and is ready to assist on gauging problems - including those not solved by a standard product
Solid and split bearings made up to 1.5m OD
(August 2007)
Having added a large vertical turning centre and a large diameter grinding machine, Revolvo can now produce solid and split bearings up to 1.5m outside diameter in under 36 weeks
Collect visual/functional defect inspection data
(July 2007)
A simple, touch screen data collection interface allows operators to quickly and easily record and report defect information and feed it in real time to production personnel
Micromachine 20X lens checks electronics, PCBs
(July 2007)
The electronics manufacturers wanted telecentric lenses with higher magnification and there is now a micromachine lens that delivers up to 20X magnification without affecting resolution
Laser gauge cuts fuselage measurement time
(June 2007)
The LaserGauge system from Quality Gauging Systems has cut the time taken to 'simulate' the radome interface on a Eurofighter fuselage, from 2.5 hours to just 15 minutes
Miniature ballscrews and linear stages on show
(June 2007)
Steinmeyer UK, a manufacturer of ballscrew and nut assemblies, will be exhibiting miniature ballscrews and linear stages at MEDTEC Ireland to be held in Galway
'Go/no-go' component inspection made easy
(June 2007)
Measurement and control specialist ACI (UK) has made available Metronics' Gage-Chek, a 'go/no-go' gauge for checking even the most complex components
Pressbrake offline programming simplified
(June 2007)
Offline programming software for CNC press brakes is an integrated, PC-based CAD/CAM system that simplifies programming with the help of simulation
Demand for workplace performance measurement
(June 2007)
SumTotal Systems has identifie a lack of systematic means of measuring workforce performance - too many companies rely on paper-based systems
Orbit sander removes wood and paint
(May 2007)
A 5in random orbit sander offers 9,500 orbits/min at an orbit size of 1/8in and when using heavy grit sanding discs, the tool offers the power to remove wood and paint
Grinding machine for steering shaft features
(May 2007)
ANCA has released the new ISGX machine for grinding key features of hydraulic power-steering input shafts, in conjunction with Bishop Steering Technology
Accurate sub-micron capable bore gauge
(May 2007)
Bowers Metrology has announced the Ultima range of sub-micron capable bore gauges, which accurately measure bore sizes from 1 - 300 mm with a choice of resolutions up to 0.0001 mm
Readout for interfacing with metrology transducers
(April 2007)
Solartron Metrology has announced the SI3500 digital, a metrology transducer interface and post processing controller designed to operate with Solartron's gauging transducers on the 'Orbit' network
Metrology readout for gauging probes
(April 2007)
Solartron Metrology has announced the SI 7500 digital readout, which interfaces with Solartron's gauging probes using the proprietary Orbit digital network, without the need for an RS232 adaptor
Possibly the smallest gauging probe in the world
(April 2007)
Solartron, worldwide supplier of metrology probes, has announced what it claims to be the smallest gauging probe family on the market, the DZ Series
Displacement sensors guarantee quality of paper
(April 2007)
Micro-Epsilon (UK) discusses several applications in which paper manufacturers are using the company's displacement sensors to ensure the quality of paper production
Multilayer packaging film advances discussed
(April 2007)
The new international conference on Multilayer Packaging Films organised by AMI was attended by delegates from 19 countries across the world
Front loader twin-spindle lathe halves labour cost
(April 2007)
At a supplier of precision transmission components, a twin-spindle, front-loading CNC lathe with gantry loader has halved the labour cost over three shifts, producing 58 clutches/h - a 130% increase
RF cables in marine tank radar systems
(April 2007)
Rosemount Tank Radar supplies nearly 60% of all new tank gauging installations on board tankers, and Quadrant has provided five of the required RF cable assemblies
Time to introduce automatic, in-cycle deburring
(April 2007)
Component finishing, specifically burr-free production, is one of the most important factors in production machining techniques, and according to Boris Sciaroni, 'remove sharp edges' is not enough
Rolled steel plate gauge measures economically
(March 2007)
A measuring gauge for steel plate production measures steel plate in the range 6mm to 150mm with an accuracy of less than +/-160 micron, which is within the tolerance range required by the user mill
Gauging transducer ideal for component manufacture
(March 2007)
The GT500Z transducer from RDP Electronics is ideally suited to precision gauging with an overall length of just 26mm and displacement range of +/-0.5mm
Prism adapters enable manipulation of optical axis
(February 2007)
Moritex has announced additions to its range of prism adapters, enabling manipulation of the optical axis
4mm diameter for displacement measurement sensors
(February 2007)
Confocal displacement measurement sensors from Micro-Epsilon have a diameter of just 4mm and are therefore ideal for measuring inside confined spaces such as narrow cavities, drilled holes and bores
Air gauging columns and gauges
(February 2007)
HPC Engineering has placed orders for Machine Tools and ancillary equipment to keep pace with an increased order book, including Bowers 2200 Air Gauging Columns and Gauges