Measuring & Inspection Systems

»threadCheck« is the ZOLLER high-end universal measuring machine for distortion-free and accurate measurement of helical tools, specifically taps and hob cutters.

»titan«, the new high-end universal genius from Zoller Inc., allows fully automated measurements including cutting edge preparation using one system.

With its broad range of measurement accessories, the new Multimar 25 EWR Digital Universal Caliper from Mahr Federal is a versatile and configurable caliper for ID and OD measurement requirements. Available in four capacities with outside measuring ranges up to 1,250 mm (50 in.), the 25 EWR is an ideal tool for measuring outside and inside dimensions, narrow collars, external and internal tapers, dovetails, grooves, distances between hole centers, for centering shoulders and scribing workpieces.

A portable, battery-powered, NTEP-approved bench scale with a removable display for easy viewing when setting up for high-volume UPS box shipping applications is available from Alliance Scale Inc. The Alliance/CAS PB series portable bench scale is lightweight and has a carrying handle with a display that is removable for easy viewing and can be supplied with an optional wall-mount bracket.

The Ion 4.3 Inspection Magnifier, which can provide quality control inspectors a crystal clear image on its screen, is announced by Titan Tool Supply Inc. Because it was designed to replicate the look and feel of an optical magnifier, the Ion is said to be suitable for quick and immediate use, fast to start, comfortable to hold and highly intuitive to use.

Slater Tools has expanded its accessory line to include GO/NO-GO inspection gages. In addition to standard sizes, inspection gages can be manufactured to custom specifications to help aid customers with manufacturing quality assurance.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has released its new HP-S-X1 series of compact probes for 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM) tactile scanning. The HP-S-X1 product line features a new bearing system for better joint repeatability and accepts longer horizontal styli for improved flexibility.

Alicona is expanding its range of production-integrated measurement solutions. The producer of high-resolution optical 3D measurement systems is demonstrating how new automation software allows laboratory measurement systems to be automatically used as part of the production process.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the unveiling of the BLAZE 600M, a new noncontact optical measurement solution based on Hexagon’s scanner technology. BLAZE 600M is a flexible, manually operated system that provides ultrarapid 3D data acquisition, a high level of accuracy, and actionable data for measurement, inspection, product development, line tuning and reverse engineering.