Microprocessors in metrology- Measuring machines
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The microprocessor is becoming a constantly increasing part of our environment. The microprocessor provides a cheap and compact means of manipulating digital data. It replaces a quantity of logic circuits in all applications requiring logical decisions, calculations, etc. It can ...
Measuring Machines- Nanotechnology
Posted by mechlook info on November 11th, 2011 12:18 AM | No Comment
Nanotechnology
The term Nanotechnology relates to the manufacture and measurement of components to dimensions and tolerances of nanometers (10"9 m) and of fraction of nanometers. Such technology finds application for production of X-ray optical components, production of surface finish of precision ...
Measuring Machines-Process control robot
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Process control robot
The process control robot is an automated flexible gauge built like a machine tool. It is designed to work adjacent to or even in the middle of machine tools. It has the capability of carrying out automatic inspection ...
Measuring Machines-Sub-micron accuracy from non-contact gauging system
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Sub-micron accuracy from non-contact gauging system
The non-contact gauging system consists of capacitive sensor arrays. It consists of a sensing head and a microprocessor controller/computer interface. Each sensing head is tailored to the application and is diametrically opposite in shape to ...
Measuring Machines-Automatic Shaft Inspection Machine
Posted by mechlook info on November 9th, 2011 09:45 PM | No Comment
Automatic Shaft Inspection Machine
This machine works on optical measuring method and can measure shaft-like components, analyse the results and feed back correction data to the production process.
Measurement of cylindrical components is by analysis of a projected 2-D image. Component could ...
Measuring Machines-3-D Optical Probe
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3-D Optical Probe
The development of universal 3-D optical probe would enable conversion of touch-probe system to a precision non-contact vision system.
The optical system of such a probe is based on miniature charge coupled device (CCD) technology, optical prism design and ...
Measuring Machines-Multi-Gauging Systems
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Multi-Gauging Systems
Multi-gauging systems are used to measure a number of dimensions simultaneously. Parts to be gauged are compared with a setting master which simulates the component. The feature gauged could be external/internal diameters, lengths, straightness, squareness, ovality, run-out of faces, ...