Coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and software
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Versatile measuring head offered for DCC CMMs
Gyro dynamic measuring head for DCC co-ordinate measuring machines offers a compact and versatile measurement solution that is adaptable to suit multiple applications.
News from Renishaw, Oct 6, 2005
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Carl Zeiss's new sub-contract measurement service
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (IMT) has unveiled a number of new products, including a sub-contract measurement service and a series of interfaces.
News from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division, Oct 3, 2005
Compact probe head introduced for CMMs
Compact probe head for co-ordinate measuring machines offers low-cost 'motorised' head functionality and integral touch-trigger probe that offers the benefits of a motorised head system.
News from Renishaw, Sep 29, 2005
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Metrology maker strengthens customer support
LK Group has expanded the customer support service for co-ordinate measuring machines - CMMs - that it provides to OEMs and subcontractors worldwide.
News from LK, Sep 27, 2005
CMM readily integrates into machining cells
CMM can be automated using robots, enabling it to be loaded and unloaded from three sides, thereby increasing the integration possibilities in interlinked production systems.
News from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division, Sep 26, 2005
DME and interfaces open door to CALYPSO
Several interfaces have been developed by Carl Zeiss that permit the use of CALYPSO CAD-based measuring software with CMMs from non-Zeiss manufacturers.
News from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division, Sep 26, 2005
Pole Position in Design Measurement Race.
Red Bull Racing Second Formula 1 Team is to install a Leica Universal CMM for wind tunnel tests based on the system's speed, accuracy and excellent customer support.
News from Leica Geosystems, Sep 9, 2005
Software supports on-machine verification
Recent releases of component inspection software that support CNC-based inspection techniques and on-machine verification will be shown at Aerospace Testing International.
News from Delcam, Aug 31, 2005
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Machining and CMM cell checks carbon fibre panels
CMM in a machining cell ensures that drilled and machined carbon fibre panels for the aft fuselage and tail of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fit perfectly, avoiding rework and aircraft downtime.
News from LK, Aug 24, 2005
Five-axis scanning performed at high speed on CMM
A new enabling technology that will allow highly accurate, ultra high speed five-axis scanning measurement on CMMs will be among many developments on show at the UK's INSPEX show.
News from Renishaw, Aug 2, 2005
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CMM maintains high accuracy in large envelopes
CMMs novel air bearing design offers high stiffness of around 140,000N/mm and is one of the reasons that high precision is obtained over a measuring volume of 6300mm x 1600mm x 2000mm.
News from LK, Jul 18, 2005
Low-cost CMM upgrade saves hours of set-up
Low-cost upgrade of CMMs with stylus-changing probe system has saved hours of set-up time and significantly improved process repeatability at a presswork company.
News from Renishaw, Jul 12, 2005
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Range of styli launched for Zeiss CMMs
More than 300 high precision M5 styli and adaptors have been introduced for the Zeiss range of probe heads and arfe compatible with Zeiss analogue probe systems.
News from Renishaw, Jun 20, 2005
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CMM controllers support metrology revolution
Controllers support the new industry standard I++DME protocol, which, in future, will allow CMM users to use their preferred measurement software with any machine control.
News from Renishaw, Jun 17, 2005
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Five-axis CMM scanning probe head is ultra-fast
Revolutionary five-axis scanning technology allows highly accurate, ultra high speed five-axis scanning measurement of component surfaces on CMMs at up to 500mm/s.
News from Renishaw, Jun 17, 2005
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Software speeds electrode inspection tenfold
A retrofit of a 15-year old, manually operated CMM has speeded electrode inspection times tenfoldand solved a serious bottleneck in the user's mouldmaking process.
News from Delcam, May 27, 2005
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CMM software has Q-DAS support for SPC
CMM software contains many enhancements and improvements for both off-line and on-line creation and execution of inspection programs, including all aspects of statistical process control.
News from LK, May 19, 2005
Styli and adaptors introduced for Zeiss CMMs
More than 300 high precision M5 styli and adaptors for the Zeiss range of probe heads enable all users of Zeiss machines to benefit from the high precision specifications of Renishaw styli.
News from Renishaw, Apr 22, 2005
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Aircraft door check is five times quicker
Automatic, final-inspection pre-production interchangeability checks on a large aircraft blocker door takes 15 minutes on a CMM, whereas manual inspection used to take four to five times longer.
News from LK, Apr 18, 2005
CMM software has real time build/inspect
Metrolog XG software for Leica fixed and portable CMMs includes real-time build/inspect capabilities, faster station relocations, a complete GD and T toolset and improved overall usability.
News from Leica Geosystems, Mar 22, 2005
CMM software brings faster image/point processing
Geodetic Systems has introduced its V-STARS 4.4 CMM software with faster image/point processing, support for multiple coordinate systems and improved CAD file support.
News from Geodetic Systems, Inc., Mar 11, 2005
Optical measuring system is 10 times faster
Delighted with trial performance, Renault is to install a new optical measuring system for control and inspection of car bodies that is 10 times faster than current systems.
News from ActiCM, Mar 3, 2005
Inspection software boosts fire truck manufacture
By bringing inspection in-house with two portable CMMs equipped with PowerINSPECT inspection software, a fire truck manufacturer is no longer at contractors' mercy.
News from Delcam, Feb 14, 2005
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Implementation for l++ on CMM controller
Deva has announced the successful implementation of an I++ server for it's popular Deva 004 PCI CMM controller.
News from Deva Electronic Controls, Feb 3, 2005
Tubing measuring centre handles bends
ITP has launched a new measuring centre specifically for the inspection of manipulated or bent tubing.
News from ITP, Nov 24, 2004
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