CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine Operates Without Compressed Air

Mitutoyo America Corporation releases the MiSTAR 555 CNC shop floor coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to its CMM product line that operates without compressed air and on conventional 120V 20 AMP electrical service with movement speeds of 606mm/s and acceleration of 2,695mm/s² (3D). The CMM is a compact, space-saving in-line or near-line CNC coordinate measuring machine designed for high-speed measurements with accuracy assurance from 10°C to 40°C. It features an open-structure design with a single support moving bridge, enabling users to mount workpieces from the front, rear and right for installation and a walk-up inspection station for easier operability. The MiSTAR also uses a Mitutoyo-designed and manufactured robust scale detection system with a high resistance to airborne contaminants, eliminating the need for costly environmental controlled enclosures.

The CMM also features several Industry 4.0 integrations, including the Smart Measuring System, which enables monitoring the operation state required by smart factories and a status monitor that retrieves current CMM status features using the MTConnect protocol. Condition monitor provides a system that collects and evaluates different operational information for long-term preventative maintenance and machine use statistics.