Inspection & Quality

Nikon Metrology recently introduced the MCA II range of articulated arms with a measurement volume between 1.8 meters and 3.6 meters in diameter. Equipped with the brand new ModelMakermmDx, the MCA II is an ultra-modern and accurate handheld scanning combination that is said to handle every inspection task, regardless of specimen size, material and location.

Nikon Metrology recently released the ModelMakermmDx handheld 3-D scanner series enhanced with digital ESP3 technology.mmDx now scans nearly all sample materials and surface finishes by automatically using the most optimal laser stripe settings.

XF500Zm from Technifor Inc. is a benchtop marking solution with a motorized z-axis and touch sensor to automatically seek and mark various size parts in the marking area.

Is your shop like a clean room? It could be.

Focus Variation, the technique behind Alicona's Infinite Focus 3D optical metrology system, has enabled EDM Department, Bartlett, Ill., to measure and see what it is making down to 1.7µm tolerances. Watch this brief report to see the system in action and learn about how EDM Department implemented the system.

Continuing to provide the Quadra-Chek metrology digital readout for 2-D geometries, Heidenhain Corp. introduces it with a new dark gray faceplate. It is now called the Quadra-Chek ND 1200.

The benefits of performing tool breakage detection with a noncontact, laser-mounted monitoring system.

Ono Sokki Technology Inc. introduces the Model GS-1600 linear gage sensor.

A rational approach to machine tool selection.

Hexagon Metrology Inc. announced the immediate availability of new versions of the TESASTAR-m and TESASTAR-sm motorized probe heads for Brown & Sharpe and Sheffield branded coordinate measuring machines shipped from the North Kingstown, R.I., factory.

Machine Technology column for December 2009 issue.

While some may question its use, on-machine probing can reduce setup time while boosting in-process dimension control and enabling part verification.