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All-Digital Slimline Weld Camera
Xiris Automation products enable manufacturers to detect, recognize, and interpret quality defects. Just 0.87 in (22 mm) wide and weighing 0.22 lb (100g), the XVC-700 camera enables automation in spaces too small for traditional welding cameras.
Easy Scheduling, Monitoring with CAD/CAM Software Package
The Bysoft 7 software package enables users to quickly and easily design custom parts and input existing drawing and models for editing and processing.
Flexible Solution for Loading, Unloading Laser Cutting Systems
ByTrans Cross supports large parts removal and selection of residual sheets. Available for use with the new BySmart Fiber, BySprint Fiber and ByStar Fiber laser cutting systems.
Affordable Automated Shop Floor Inspection
Fowler High Precision and Verisurf Software partner to offer a lightweight direct computer control (DCC) coordinate measuring machine (CMM) loaded with zCAT software. Because the combination enables in-process inspection, the same employee making the part can now measure the part.
Two Measurement Solutions from Mitutoyo
The multisensor MiSCAN Vision System is a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with a microscopic-level scanning probe. The compact MiSTAR 555 is a space-saving in-line or near-line CNC CMM designed for high-speed, high-accuracy measurements with assurance from 10° C to 40° C.
CMMs Increase Productivity in Specialized Manufacturing Sectors
Hexagon’s Leitz Reference BX coordinate measuring machine (CMM) accelerates blade and glass measurement up to 50%, addressing long-standing challenges faced by aAerospace and consumer electronics manufacturers. Multisensor 3D OPTIV M CMM gives manufacturers of small and medium precision parts greater configuration flexibility.
Laser Tracker Rental and Rent-To-Own Programs
The Metrology Services Division of Automated Precision Inc. (API) is renting Radian laser trackers with accessories by the day, week, month, or longer. The portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are supplied complete with metrology software or customers can use their own measurement software license.
Multisensor Metrology Speeds Automotive Component Inspection
The Hungarian automotive control system manufacturer Continental processes 1,500 inspection reports every year. Cycle times are twice as fast with a LK Metrology ALTERA 8.7.6 coordinate measuring machine (CMMs) that has a laser scanner and a touch probe.
Cost-Effective Solid Carbide Milling Cutters
Walter USA products come in three designations: Perform indicates
an economical solution, Advance tools balance price and performance, Supreme indicates the highest level of technology and performance available. The MC232 Perform cutter’s corner radius improves approaches, tool life, and edge stability.
Versatile 5-Flute End Mill
The ST540 5-flute solid carbide end mill is the latest addition to Seco Tools’ expanded Niagara Cutter Stabilizer product family. Together, they comprise an all-in-one solution for roughing and finishing that’s equally effective with all material types, from steel to cast iron and stainless steels to superalloys.
Adjustable-Center 5-Axis Vise
Schunk’s Kontec KSX-C power-assisted vise with continuously variable force adjustment ensures a secure hold event with minimal clamping surfaces. Fully encased spindle, drawbar extensions, and large jaw range enable the vise to adapt quickly and easily to any new requirement.
Light-Cutting Geometries for Radius Inserts Extend Application Range
New geometry inserts are introduced for the CoroMill 311 from Sandvik Coromant. The latest additions will benefit the automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors.
