Published 1/23/2017

Technology Showcase: Inspection and Measurement Edition

Looking to step up your best practices for verification of the molds and parts you manufacture? Check out our slideshow for highlights of some of the latest inspection and measurement equipment introduced in the last year.

Cynthia Kustush

Contributing Writer

Zeiss Industrial Metrology recently introduced two computer tomographs (CTs), the Metrotom 800 with an extended performance spectrum and the new Metrotom 1500, both of which are designed for faster and more flexible inspection and measurement.

To prevent prolonged machine standstill in the event that one of its TS 6xx series touch probes collides badly with a workpiece or chuck, Heidenhain offers the TS 642 universal replacement touch probe.

The Marposs Mida Diamond line of machine tool touch probes and tool setters has been developed to control the entire production process in all of its phases, from workpiece setup and inspection to tool presetting and control.

Renishaw's probing software package is designed to automatically optimize on-machine measurement cycles to minimize cycle time and maximize productivity.

Methods Machine Tools offers the extended-travel 700 series VisionGauge digital comparator from VisionX.

Verisurf Software demonstrated a new scanner option at Amerimold 2016 that was designed to complement its Master3DGage, a portable, rapid, 3D-inspection and reverse-engineering solution that enables shops to increase production and improve part quality.

Zeiss Industrial Metrology offers precision metrology products and services, including contact, optical and computed tomography and form, surface and contour instruments.

Heidenhain's TS 740 touch probe employs pressure sensors to maintain high accuracy and repeatability, easing verification of machined parts.

Zeiss's automated O-Select optical measuring system is designed to minimize operating errors, enabling 2D measurements to be completed quickly and reproducibly.

Inspection and measurement equipment, from the humble micrometer to the most sophisticated scanners, probes and coordinate measurement machines, is critical to the success of every mold and every component in that mold down to the smallest item. That’s why we see continued advancement in these technologies and innumerable introductions of inspection and measurement devices at trade events like IMTS, NPE, K, the Amerimold Expo, and others around the globe. It’s also why the latest products covered by MMT are being reviewed here in this week’s Technology Showcase.