Inspection & Metrology Equipment

Products • June 30, 2023

F.0100-ir Marking System

The ultrashort pulse laser marks in the deepest, matt and non-reflective black without generating significant heat input on the workpiece. Even through further processing steps, such as passivation, the marking remains reliably legible and corrosion resistant. Due to the very short pulses down to the femtosecond range, in combination with high pulse energies, the system marks various stainless steels, titanium and a variety of plastics.

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with ANCA CNC Machines @ Eastec

ANCA CNC Machines displayed its MX7 Ultra tool and cutter grinder as well as the AutoMarkX automatic laser marking station at its booth during Eastec 2023. n

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with Starrett Metrology Solutions @ Eastec

Starrett Metrology Solutions, a division of The L.S. Starrett Co., demonstrated its HDV 300 Horizontal Benchtop Digital Comparator at its booth during Eastec 2023. The system was designed to eliminate operator-to-operator variability in the utilization of an optical comparator.n

Products • June 29, 2023

SmartScope E45

Along with E7, E45 features the brand-new fixed lens IntelliCentric™ optical system - a fully telecentric optical system providing super high-resolution images, perfectly suited for video edge detection metrology. The digital zoom allows for instantaneous magnification changes, while the standard all-LED lighting system illuminates parts from all angles. E45 features a generous stage to handle large parts or a variety of smaller parts.

Videos • June 27, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with ZOLLER @ Eastec

Sales Engineer Emily Brunnschweiler provides an overview of the products featured at the ZOLLER Inc. booth during Eastec 2023. On display were the »pomBasic« inspection solution, the »genius« universal measuring system, the »smile 420« tool presetter, the »toolBalancer 550«, the »powerShrink 600«, the »redomatic 400« heat-shrink presetter, as well as a variety of toolholders and tool management solutions.

Articles • June 20, 2023 • Alan Richter

The proper formula

A Formula One contractor accelerates quality control.

Articles • June 20, 2023 • Alan Richter

Get the whole picture

When needing to capture complete measurement data, noncontact 3D laser scanning is available.

Products • June 16, 2023

igaging EZ-View DRO Plus Digital Scales

Igaging EZ-View DRO Plus Digital Scales with Remote Readouts for horizontal or vertical measurements, with absolute encoders, are available with measurable ranges of 0-6"/150mm, 0-12"/300mm, 0-24"/600mm, 0-36"/900mm from KBC Tools & Machinery. They have a resolution of .0005"/.01mm/1/128". Igaging EZ-View DRO Plus Digital Scales with Remote Readout Kits come complete with on/off button, present button, hold button, origin button, a 76" remote cable length, mounting brackets, 3V CR2032 battery,and an articulating arm to allow for stacking multiple displays

Products • June 16, 2023

LH600F/FG Linear High Measurement System

The LH-600F now features a touch screen interface that allows for easy and intuitive operation, allowing users to measure with the press of a button or through touchscreen icons. The rotatable and adjustable display of the LH-600F also allows for use from both front and rear orientations as well. There are new output options including a Digimatic output that allows data to be sent directly to Excel or SPC software, wired or wirelessly, while maintaining USB and RS232C output capabilities.

Products • June 16, 2023

Milling Optimization Service

The basis for this innovative service is a dynamic stiffness analysis of the machine tool. The physical optimization phase (known as the 'tap test') can be accomplished with impulse hammers and accelerometers from Kistler; this is followed by an analysis of the customer's NC program, performed with new software from Productive Machines. All the acquired data is then processed to create a new NC program which, once installed, ultimately leads to better cutting performance, longer tool lifetimes and higher OEE – to name just a few benefits.

Products • June 16, 2023

SPECTROLAB S LAS02

Continuously improved by customer input and rigorous usability testing, the new SPECTROLAB S LAS02 features proprietary CMOS+T technology to identify and measure, with high accuracy and precision, all elements in incoming, in-production, and out-going materials as well as in researching new materials. The new analyzer is ideal for primary and secondary metal producers, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, and makers of finished and semi-finished goods.

Products • June 16, 2023

ALTO 6.5.5

Designed for touch-trigger probing only, the CMM is capable of capturing precise measurements very rapidly, as it is able to deploy a motorised PH20 5-axis probe head from Renishaw for a three-fold increase in inspection speed. Continuous angular rotation and infinite positioning (similar to the company's top of the range REVO2 probing system) avoids having to move the machine's X, Y, and Z axes at high speed, minimising dynamic errors. For some measurements in a cycle, it is not necessary to move the linear axes at all. The results are better accuracy and repeatability.