Inspection & Measurement
Automatic Inspection System Performs Comprehensive, Real-Time Surface Inspections for 3D-Printed Molds
LaserVision from Aligned Vision, to be on display at IMTS 2022, uses laser feedback for large-scale additive manufacturing to perform inspection without the need to stop production, ensuring continuous, quality manufacturing.
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Precision Inspection System for Electric Vehicle Components
IMTS22: Marposs’ OptoCloud EDU uses multiple laser heads in tandem with contact sensors for measurement and vision inspection.
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Evaluating Metal Powders for Conformally Cooled Mold Inserts
Mechanical properties and design software techniques reveal the benefits of a modified high thermal conductivity metal powder for 3D printing in moldmaking.
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2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Inspection/Measurement
Inspection and measurement equipment includes all of the tools and devices used to verify that mold and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design.
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Metrology, Automated Wireless Data Collection Target Quality Mold Measurement Practices
At IMTS this year, L.S. Starrett is to demonstrate fast, accurate wireless measurement data acquisition from electronic precision gages and vision/optical systems directly to computers/handhelds.
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Three Advances in Vision Measuring Technology for Moldmaking
Next-generation metrology solutions are streamlining shopfloor automation and quality control for mold builders.
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One-Button Computed Tomography Tool Delivers Rapid Mold Validation Results
Zeiss’ entry-level solution for nondestructive inspection, the Zeiss Metrotom 1, is a compact system that can inspect, capture data and analyze it with the click of a button.
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Noncontact 3D Measuring Equipment Achieves Accurate Molding Operations
The Quantum Max from Faro Technologies is said to offer three laser line probes that optimize accuracy, speed or a blend of both, depending on project needs.
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Probing Line Comes With Multichannel Radio Transmission for Highly Accurate Die and Mold Measurements
Marposs is demonstrating its high-precision probes with radio transmission at IMTS 2022, which, through automatic detection of machine axis position, can achieve part positioning and accurate part measurement.
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All-in-One CNC System Advances Speed, Accuracy, Operability for Moldmakers
Enhanced functionalities regarding surface roughness and roundness measurements, faster axes drive speeds and more ergonomic controls exemplifies Mitutoyo’s latest RTX Roundtrace Extreme.
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