Coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and software
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CMMs check valve clearance before engine assembly
Three CMMs installed at a motorcycle manufacturer are playing a critical role in the assembly of engine cylinder heads where the correct setting of valve clearances is absolutely essential.
News from Mitutoyo, Apr 1, 2002
Machinists set up own jobs for checking on CMM
Launchpad Queuing allows inexperienced users - such as machine operators - to easily set up their components on a CMM for inspection.
News from LK, Nov 28, 2001
CMM upgrade allows import of solid models
Derbyshire-based co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer, LK, has upgraded the Zeiss CMM at the Heraeus QuartzTech factory, which produces silica quartz ovenware for semiconductor makers.
News from LK, Oct 11, 2001
CMM wins quality race for Ilmor
Ilmor Engineering has chosen Mitutoyo measuring machines to ensure that dimensions and geometry of all components are within the exacting tolerances vital for a racing engine.
News from Mitutoyo, Sep 10, 2001
Complex aerospace CMM programming uses CAD data
Subcontractor Castillion says it would not really be able to handle some of the work it does now without LK CAMIO, a CAD-to-CMM interface which allows solid models to be imported and used
News from LK, Jul 5, 2001
Manual probe heads increase inspection capability
Renishaw has launched the MH20 and MH20i manually operated probe heads suitable for both manual and smaller DCC co-ordinate measuring machines.
News from Renishaw, Apr 11, 2001
MCG gives rapid test of CMM performance
Users of CMMs are well aware of their advantages for the rapid and accurate checking of workpieces, but to check the CMM Renishaw's MCG gives rapid test of CMM performance.
News from Renishaw, Mar 7, 2001
Modules extend scope of stylus-changing CMM probe
Superior throughput and flexibility are principal reasons for the rapid establishment of Renishaw's TP20 touch-trigger probe system in place of the industry standard TP2 probe.
News from Renishaw, Mar 7, 2001
Motorised probe head ups CMM performance
To further enhance probe system performance on CMMs, Renishaw has introduced PH10T, a motorised probe head for automated machines, offering users fast, automated inspection.
News from Renishaw, Mar 7, 2001
Measuring software cuts Jaguar's time to market
The ability to program inspection machines well in advance of the prototype stage is helping Jaguar to shorten the lead time between drawing board and forecourt.
News from LK, Jul 14, 2000
Mitutoyo CMM programming time halved by software
At Luton-based Huntleigh Healthcare, the time taken to program a seven year old Mitutoyo co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) has been halved using CAMIO software
News from LK, Jul 14, 2000
Inspect tubular parts with laser and touch probes
Bema has a new and unusual co-ordinate measuring machine on which a laser head, a touch probe or both can be used to inspect components after they have been produced on a tube bending machine
News from Kasto, Jul 14, 2000
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