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News Release from: Mahr Federal | Subject: Economical alternative Formtester
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 July 2006
Simplified form tester is economical
alternative
Formtester offers all the measurement capabilities, accuracy and repeatability of an existing model, but has a its simplified controller, new software platform and manual center/tilt-table.
Formtester offers all the measurement capabilities, accuracy and repeatability of an existing model, but has a its simplified controller, new software platform and manual center/tilt-table Mahr Federal has introduced an economical new version of its popular MarForm? MMQ series of geometry gages
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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But with its simplified controller, new software platform and manual center/tilt-table, the new MMQ 34 is a more economical alternative.
"Our MMQ Formtester series is one of the most accurate in the industry," said Tim Johnson, product manager for Mahr Federal.
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"Roundness error specification on the MMQ 34 is +/-0.01 micron, and straightness error is 0.25 microns/100mm".
"These units are also more robust than competing models, and with our new EasyForm software package, measuring speeds are as much as 40% faster." The MMQ 34 is available in two Z-axis sizes 350 and 500mm.
A new high accuracy inductive T20W probe moves through 180 deg allowing access to difficult areas, and easily exchangeable probe arms and stylii adapt the gage for various workpieces and measuring tasks.
The MMQ 34 Formtester measures roundness, cylindricity, straightness, flatness, concentricity, coaxiality, radial run-out, total radial run-out, axial run-out, total axial run-out, parallelism, perpendicularity and angularity, while adhering to both National and International Standards.
Whether performing circular or straight-line measurements, interruptions like grooves and cross holes are detected automatically, regardless of their positions, and the corresponding profile interruptions are not evaluated.
Circular measurements can be taken in sections as small as 15 deg.
Mahr EasyForm Touchscreen software simplifies the measurement process, allowing the MMQ 34 to be easily used in production settings.
Quick and Easy icons lead the user through individual measurements, and Teach-In-Programming creates fast and efficient Multifeature measurement programs even for complex parts and part families.
This powerful software analyzes the data, displays results as the part is being measured, and generates a printout before the next part can be loaded.
With integrated Fourier Analysis (Harmonics) the EasyForm software is one of the most powerful software platforms available.
No additional software modules are required.
The MMQ 34 Formtester is designed to be equally at home on the factory floor or in the lab.
No air supply is required and its high-precision mechanical bearing ensures stability, exceptional accuracy and repeatability.
A reliable collision protection system immediately stops the machine if it encounters even a minor counterforce, to protect people, workpieces and the equipment.
The MMQ 34 Formtester is designed for easy installation, minimal maintenance and low operating costs.
The system will measure parts up to 620mm (24.4in) in diameter and 640mm (25.2in) in height.
Despite its compact size, this Mahr Federal Formtester easily handles large and heavy parts, up to 132 lb.
* About Mahr - Mahr Federal, a member of the Mahr Group, is known worldwide for its expertise in providing dimensional measurement solutions.
The ISO 9001:2000-certified company manufactures and markets a wide variety of dimensional metrology products, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
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