Precision Machining Technology Review October 2021: Measurement

The precision machining industry would be lost without measurement. Measurement systems are an integral part of measuring and determining the quality and precision of parts; confirming or improving a process; and identifying and measuring any issues or errors so systems can be corrected and optimized. Faster, more accurate measurement results can lead to increased productivity in the manufacture of high-volume precision machined parts.

Every month, Production Machining puts together a Technology Showcase, highlighting some of the product information that PM receives from supplier companies. For October, we focused on the important area of measurement, including a lens turret system that enables automatic lens changes as part of a CNC program; a multi-sensor radio probe system designed to improve ease of in-machine measurement configuration and handling in a range of manufacturing environments; a CMM measurement, programming, analysis and reporting software that has been updated to increase inspection productivity, improve the quality of data collected and gain better insight into the components being measured; and more.

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Lens Changer Improves Video Comparator Productivity

Optical Gaging Products (OGP) has developed an automatic three-position lens changer to improve the productivity of its video comparator system which is available on OGP’s c-vision Lite Video Contour Projectors. This CNC lens turret enables nine automatic, programmable magnification changes – 3 optical and 6 digital – within a CNC program. The system is both parfocal and parcentral in which parts on the stage stay in focus and stay centered when magnification and focal length is changed.

Customizable, Flexible Tool Setting for Improved In-Machine Inspections

Hexagon’s m&h R-400 multisensor radio probe system offers a variety of probing and tool setting options for manufacturers looking for efficiency gains in a variety of production environments. Its multisensor in-machine tool measurement capabilities include compact tactile radio probes and a flexible tool setter that can be used interchangeably to identify and correct production problems early in the production process.

LK Metrology Software Updated for Improved Data Collection

LK Metrology’s Camio 2021 CMM measurement, programming, analysis and reporting software has been updated to increase inspection productivity, improve the quality of data collected and gain better insight into the components being measured. The company says Camio 2021’s geometry validation reduces the time for preparing new inspection programs by automatically detecting which surfaces of the CAD model should be used to measure the feature.

Capture 3D's Digitizer for Accelerated Scanning

Capture 3D’s scanning solutions for product development, manufacturing and production are designed to offer manufacturers improve quality processes. The ATOS 5 digitizer features measurement cameras and a blue LED light source, which Capture 3D says can collect up to 12-million points per scan in 0.2 seconds. It is available in three models, including the ATOS 5, ATOS 5 Airfoil and ATOS 5X, and is said to accelerate digitization and inspection capabilities for digital twin and Quality 4.0 strategies.

Zeiss Calypso 2021 Software Optimizes Measurement Process

Zeiss’ Calypso 2021 is an all-purpose measurement software with a focus on standard geometries designed to reduce the time and effort needed to analyze workpieces. This latest version comes with more than 60 new functions and improvements which are said to provide significantly better performance in quality control. The company says that measurement results are available 20 times faster than with the 2020 version thanks to improved mathematical algorithms and other innovations.

Mitutoyo AI Inspect Software Automates Visual Defect Analysis

Mitutoyo America Corp.’s AI Inspect Software is designed to identify defects in multiple applications and assist manufacturers with visual defect analysis. The software features a multimodular design which includes both training and runtime modules. The training module contains functionality which enables users to develop inspection routines for automated implementation of defect detection using image sets using various methodologies.