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News Release from: Mahr Federal | Subject: Universal measuring machine - high volume
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 September 2005
Universal measuring machine inspects
high volumes
Universal measuring machine provides rapid, precise inspection of high-volume precision components and assemblies using integrated video, laser, touch probe measurement.
The newly introduced MarVision MS 662 is the largest member of the Mahr MS Series of multisensor measuring machines It is designed to provide industry-leading precision measurements on larger precision parts, and on high volume components and assemblies that can be inspected in trays and pallet lots
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fully automatable, the MS 662 incorporates a CCD camera, TTL laser and mechanical touch probe sensor in a robust design ideally suited for near production line and work cell environments.
"The Mahr family of multisensor measuring machines is ideal for a wide range of applications where multiple setups and a combination of contact and non-contact measurements are required," said Keith Parker, business development manager for Multisensor Solutions at Mahr Federal.
"The MS 662 Multisensor machine can automatically inspect a quantity of piece parts fixtured in a tray or pallet with a single setup and with minimal measurement uncertainty.
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This increases the available manufacturing tolerance window and helps deliver a higher quality product to the end user." Powerful, open-architecture style software in the MS 662 provides advanced measuring capability and supports user development of custom-tailored Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) to facilitate operator use.
MarSoft Vision 3-D software for Windows 2000 provides: 2D and 3D geometric elements and functions; form and position tolerances; feature material conditioners; automatic teach mode; optional CAD-interfaces that support automatic program generation, and more.
To provide optimum stability, the MS 662 includes a measuring table and cross-axis of rigid granite.
All axes are equipped with precision roller bearings and backlash-free DC servo drives.
Stage positioning at 250mm/sec and 0.1 micron linear scale resolution provide rapid and accurate part positioning.
MS 662 provides industry-leading precision in accordance with VDI/VDE 2617 and ISO 10360-2 standards.
Ample measurement volume of up to 24in x 24in x 8in allows inspection of a wide variety of parts.
"The large operating envelope of the MS 662 provides an excellent platform for the inspection of numerous small critical parts such as medical implants as well as larger precision components such as molds and dies, electronic bus bars, membrane switches, even transmission parts, castings, and sub-assemblies," said Parker.
"With a higher level of precision than most CMMs and the inherent efficiency and smaller footprint of a multisensor machine, the MS 662 can offer benefits for a number of industries, including medical device manufacturing, plastics and metal injection molding, automotive, electronic assembly, tooling and more.".
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