Increased Accuracy And Portability For Measuring Arms

Some shops, manufacturers and inspection services use multi-axis, computer-aided measuring arms like the one above because they offer accuracy comparable to a CMM in a portable design.

3D Or Three-Axis Calibration: What’s The Difference?

Guarding against errors in the volumetric positioning of a machine tool is critical to machining contours and other 3D surfaces accurately.

Laser System Checks CMMs For Accuracy

Sure, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) indicate the accuracy of parts, but who checks the accuracy of CMMs? Over the years, Helmel Engineering used several laser calibration systems to calibrate...

Measuring And Inspection System Slashes Machine Time

With a shop full of CNC grinding machines, machining centers and Vollmer saw-sharpening machines, Riverside Tool in Elkhart, Indiana constantly strives to efficiently manufacture high-quality cutting...

BIG Inspection With Little Difficulty

A portable laser tracker let this shop increase not only its machining range, but also the range of its services to customers.

CAD/CMM Combo Alleviates Programming Bottleneck

Running five shifts, supporting four different product lines and processing more than 20,000 parts per month requires not only detailed planning, but also reliable inspection technology.