Coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and software
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CMM retrofit offered for Brown and Sharpe scales
CMM retrofit solution for use with Brown and Sharpe scales is a reader-head preamp that performs necessary signal conditioning required for use with a Deva 018 Sine Wave Interpolator.
News from Deva Electronic Controls, Sep 28, 2004
CMM plays essential role in reverse engineering
Rows of blades in a gas turbine generator cost millions of pounds, yet need to be replaced frequently, which is why a CMM is a key element i reverse engineering to create new CAD models.
News from LK, Aug 27, 2004
Vision CMM has no wiring or mechanical links
Based on innovative vision technology, a portable CMM has neither wires nor mechanical links between its lightweight probe and its measurement device to measure small and large components.
News from ActiCM, Aug 17, 2004
UK CMM builder leads the way in analogue scanning
In a standard ISO 10360-4 test in which various manufacturers' CMMs performed an identical analogue scanning cycle on a sphere, a UK CMM was found to be 'best in class' in accuracy and speed.
News from LK, Jul 28, 2004
Software integrates inspection at aerospace plant
A highly specialised producer of tooling and fixtures for the aircraft industry has used inspection software to integrate two portable inspection arms into its production process.
News from Delcam, Jul 13, 2004
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Eight CMMs monitor automotive sub-assemblies
Quality control of the Land Rover Discovery 3 to be launched this autumn will be more comprehensive following the installation of eight car body CMMs to monitor critical features on sub-assemblies.
News from LK, Jun 29, 2004
Carbon fibre structure CMM hailed as breakthrough
After the launch of a co-ordinate measuring machine featuring a carbon fibre structure, this design has been hailed as a breakthrough in the metrology machine industry.
News from International Metrology Systems, Jun 4, 2004
Retrofit CNC upgrades CMM capabilities
Retrofit CNC system enables high-speed scanning, faster inspection routines and data processing to be accomplished on existing CMM hardware while facilitating far higher levels of accuracy.
News from EuroPac Metrology, Apr 30, 2004
Reverse engineering technology totally integrated
Totally integrated reverse engineering technology cell combined laser-based data capture on a portable measuring arm, computer-aided off-line programming and CNC machining at MACH.
News from EuroPac Metrology, Apr 27, 2004
Specialised CMMs check shafts, rings and seals
Metrology equipment manufacturer has built up a reputation for producing specialised CMMs, for example to check main jet engine shafts, automotive synchro rings and bearings.
News from Eley Metrology, Apr 9, 2004
'Seamless' probe advances co-ordinate measuring
A specialist manufacturer of multi-axis machined components noted improvement in CMM operation, when fitted with a 'seamless' probe that has helped reduce the time taken for checking parts.
News from Renishaw, Apr 7, 2004
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Low mass and spindle design of CMM speeds checks
Low mass, carbon fibre composite construction of a CMM's column and a metal matrix composite spindle produce high accuracy and rapid measurement of automotive panels.
News from LK, Apr 1, 2004
CMM control upgrade boosts vectoring speed by 20%
Users of Poli CMM fitted with EPC Power control systems can now upgrade the system to increase the speed of vectoring by up to 50 per cent and reduce measuring cycles by up to 20 per cent.
News from EuroPac Metrology, Mar 30, 2004
Wireless transmission captures re-engineering data
A MACH demonstration of a totally integrated reverse engineering technology cell will combine laser-based data capture, computer-aided off-line programming and CNC machining.
News from EuroPac Metrology, Mar 24, 2004
Powerful software and portable CMM boost QA
The combination of a portable CMM and powerful inspection software has added extra versatility to the extensive QA capabilities and close-tolerance dimensional inspection at a helicopter maker.
News from Delcam, Mar 19, 2004
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Powerful HighRES CAD/CAM added to laser tracker
By providing a reverse engineering software module with its laser tracking system, a CMM supplier says its users no longer need to import 3D data from stand-alone platforms.
News from Faro UK, Mar 19, 2004
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Portable CMM software gets 250 enhancements
There are 250 enhancements in the latest version of portable arm CMM software, including a new user interface that shares a common 'look and feel' with existing software.
News from Faro UK, Mar 12, 2004
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Carbon fibre CMM superstructure raises speeds
Believed to be the first standard CMMs to use carbon fibre reinforced bridge structures, the machines offer higher speeds and accuracies than any other CMM in its class, says the manufacturer.
News from International Metrology Systems, Mar 2, 2004
CMMs and programming software to be launched
Two CMM types, aimed at precision aerospace and automotive power train sectors and at general manufacturing will be launched at MACH 2004 alongside CAD and non-CAD CMM software.
News from LK, Feb 26, 2004
Complex surfaces scanned at high speeds on CMMs
CMM users can now use a dynamic compensation touch-probe measurement technique to scan complex work and free surfaces at higher speeds without loosing accuracies of low-speed scanning.
News from Renishaw, Feb 25, 2004
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Part recognition software speeds setting of CMMs
A quick and simple method of calling up CAD data files and inspection routines for a portable arm CMM on previously measured parts ensures reliable and consistent measuring results.
News from EuroPac Metrology, Feb 5, 2004
Software and portable CMMs resolve quality issues
Powerful inspection software, in use with portable CMM inspecton arms, has given an earthmover plant the ability to resolve quality concerns on the spot in an assembly line or welding track.
News from Delcam, Jan 26, 2004
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CMM underpins all aspects of diecasting metrology
Computer-controlled CMM underpins all metrology functions from initial prototyping through to, and including, full production of magnesium diecastings for the automotive industry.
News from LK, Jan 23, 2004
Gantry CMMs can also perform light milling
Latest 3 axis gantry CMMs can also be equipped for 5 axis light milling operations, ideal for economic prototype modelling covering a wide range of industrial and engineering products.
News from ITP, Dec 15, 2003
3D CMMs provide complete freedom of movement
Latest range of high-performance and user-friendly 3D CMMs provide complete freedom of movement, as there are no wires or mechanical links between the super-light handy probe and measurement device.
News from French Technology Press Bureau, Dec 11, 2003
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