Inspection & Quality

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Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a provider of industrial and precision measurement equipment and services, acquiredthe assets of Perry Scale Company, a respected name in the industry since 1936.

CGTech, a developer of CNC simulation, verification, optimization and post-processing software is demonstrating its latest advancements in its suite of manufacturing software at IMTS 2024.

The NVH G-EAR system can identify potential gear defects at the component level prior to gear box assembly. It works on the Single Flank testing principle where one master gear meshes with the component under inspection, detecting macro-geometry (nicks, runout etc.) and micro- geometry (gear mesh excitation, ghost orders) defects that cause gear whine and noise phenomena.

The versatility of the Protomar Mini is proven through its application in multi-diameter machines, such as grinders for broaches or turbine blades. What sets it apart from conventional measurement systems is its ability to eliminate the setup and zeroing procedure on a master workpiece for the various diameters across its measuring range.

Zygo Corp. is showcasing part of its 3D optical profiler range — the ZeGage Pro HR, the NewView 9000, and the NewView NX (fitted with a robotic arm to demonstrate how sample measurements can be automated) — and the VerifireTM 3.39 IR laser interferometer.

At the core of M-Series systems is the patented* IntelliCentric-M Optical System which features fixed optics with a 20-megapixel camera and proprietary Virtual Zoom. Built from the ground up at OGP headquarters in Rochester, NY, the streamlined IntelliCentric-M optics employ a variety of exclusive technologies allowing for instant magnification changes throughout the same zoom range as a traditional mechanical zoom system, resulting in faster runtime while requiring far less downtime for maintenance.

The cam followers incorporate a polymer layer that is molded directly onto the IKO exclusive thin-walled steel outer ring.

After 28 successful years in business, Knox Machinery has announced it is rebranding and will operate under the new name of Knox Manufacturing Solutions to better reflect its expanded range of products and services.

With a choice of three stands and two lenses, OPTA redefines the entry point for users to benefit from Vision Engineering's exceptional image quality, ergonomic design and ease of use.

The system uses a confocal chromatic measurement principle, where different wavelengths of light focus at different distances, allowing for precise measurement of the strip's micro profile. This data is used to calculate key roughness parameters such as Ra (arithmetic average roughness), RPc (peak count), and Wsa (waviness).

Equipped with high-resolution cameras and custom lenses, the VisionLab-X-300 handles parts up to 12 inches (300mm) in length and 2 inches (50mm) in diameter, offering precise measurements for complex features (achieving part measurements within two microns).