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CMMs (co-ordinate measuring machines) and software
News Release from: Faro UK | Subject: CMM
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2007
Portable, lightweight 3D measurements
A manufacturer of components for air conditioning systems turned to Faro Technologies for a low-cost way to capture, record and display 3D measurements.
A leader in manufacturing distributors, couplings, valves and value-added assemblies for commercial and residential air conditioning systems was using hard measurement tools and a Supragage Laser to measure tubes However, these tools proved cumbersome and ineffective in all areas of production
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The company had an immediate need to improve tube bending corrections, fixture verification, and spindle alignment in order to meet the demands of important customers like Carrier, Maytag and Lennox.
Simplicity was key - the measurement system had to be easy to program and cost-effective, without compromising accuracy.
With point and click simplicity, the FaroArm captures, records and displays all of a part's 3-D measurements on its accompanying laptop and is compatible with most industry-leading CAD/CAM software.
Operators can generate pre-programmed or fully customised SPC and GDandT reports in order to monitor production and provide documentation to customers.
The portable, lightweight device provided the company with an effective method of digitally capturing measurements for a vast array of parts, including 0.25-2.25" OD tubing, braze fixtures, and machine spindles.
At a fraction of the cost of a fixed CMM, the FaroArm uses state-of-the-art technology, such as built-in temperature compensators for the accuracy needed (up to .0005" on the Platinum model) directly on the plant floor.
A manufacturing engineer at the firm, declared the FaroArm easy to program, citing fantastic support from Faro's dedicated Account Managers and Application Engineers.
He is so pleased with the FaroArm's capabilities that he has recommended it to several local partners. Request a free brochure from Faro UK ...
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