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Assembly and Inspection Systems Presented at EMO Hanover
Virtek Vision International presented their iris spatial positioning and LaserQC inspection systems at EMO Hannover.
Metrology Software Brings New Technology to Inspection Machines
HEIDENHAIN’s DALSA PC2 will provide analog Video Edge Detection tools and images on Windows XP as well as Window 7 PCs.
Measuring Machine Features New Narrow Follower Head Design
Standard features include dual computers, embedded Windows XP® software, GE Fanuc® motion controllers, and graphic display plotting all relevant statuses.
Metrology Company Featured Products at Control Show
Also at the Control Show, Brunson Instrument Company featured their new line of Target Holder Kits, available in metric and English collections.
Linear Encoder Offers Immediately Available Absolute Position
An absolute type encoder, HEIDENHAIN’s LC 200 offers its advantages for measuring lengths of up to 28 m, such as ensuring that the absolute position value is available immediately upon switch on.
2D Measuring Device Measures Accurately in Seconds
Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik’s V-CAD rapid includes a 5-megapixel CCD B/W camera and a 4-step motorized zoom lens providing four different fields of view for spot-on measurement.
Bluetooth Indicator Offers Lifetime Warranty
With new Fowler technology, users only need their USB port to connect.
Digital Caliper Line Offers Wireless Data Output
In addition to calipers with standard jaw designs, the MarCal line also includes a number of specially designed contact tips for measuring special part characteristics, and even jaws with replaceable and configurable contact points.
Probe Option Allows for Fully-Integrated Inspection
Renishaw’s SFP1 probe is a fully integrated option for the REVO 5-axis measurement system.
Precision Measurement of Ferrite Content and Weld Seams
Fischer’s FERITSCOPE® FMP30 can be outfitted with a variety of probes in special shapes such as axial, angled or for measuring inside center holes.
Retrofitting for Success
Retrofitter Doug Huber says having Siemens as a new CNC technology partner has made a difference for Major Tool & Machine, but it’s also been an evolutionary uplift for his own retrofitting company.
Tooling Déjà Vu for Oilfield Instrument Maker

Matherne Instrumentation found that using M706 Series Omega end mills with a more productive tool path cut their tool use per part from 5 to 1.