Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?
Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.
Keeping Watch on Small Parts
From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.
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Siemens CAM Software Update Provides Streamlined Workflows
NX for manufacturing features new product updates to NX CAM, NX CAM On-Machine Probing and more.
Zeiss Software Increases 3D Measurement Data Compatibility
Zeiss has launched Zeiss Inspect, a system-independent data evaluation for optical and CT measurement data.
Verisurf Announces Software-Integrated CMM Sales Platform
The platforms enables customers to source new and pre-owned CMMs powered by Verisurf software.
Addressing Machining’s Necessary Evil
Many view quality control as such, but integrating new measurement technologies and approaches can ultimately minimize QC’s impact on throughput and a company’s bottom line.
Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2023
Production Machining’s December 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Sandvik Coromant, Nikon Metrology, The L.S. Starrett Co., Walter USA, Kennametal and SolidCAM.
BYK-Gardner Gages Feature Multiple Measurement Modes
BYKO-test 9500 series of dry-film thickness gages have functions to store, archive and document measured values, easily change device settings on a PC and pre-configure by setting pass/fail limits.
Evident Digital Microscope Camera Provides High-Quality Imaging
The DP75 digital microscope camera simplifies the microscopy imaging process, enabling users to concentrate more on their work.
Nikon Metrology Systems Provide Non-Destructive Inspection
The VOXLS 30 C 225, 30 C 320 and 30 C 450 models are designed for automated operations across the production sector.