FARO Technologies, Inc. has announced the new version of its FARO Gage portable 3D CMM, now with Bluetooth and new measurement software.

Bluetooth wireless technology allows users to inspect and transmit data up to 10m away – even through walls – without the need for cables. Bluetooth is the right technology for FARO Gage applications and produces faster set up, extended battery life, and lower power consumption.

 

Furthermore, the FARO Gage measurement software has been completely enhanced. Renamed CAM2 Gage, it features a much simpler and more intuitive user interface that makes it the ideal entry-level inspection software.

 

The CAM2 Gage software is FARO’s CAM2 solution for measuring basic geometry and building dimensions. It allows users to measure geometric features on parts and report the dimensions they need to control. Once users have measured one complete part, they can then repeat the same measurements on the next part with no additional effort. Users can also add images to their inspection plan and hand it over to any operator.

 

For more information, you can also visit: www.faroasia.com/Gage

RENISHAW : New sensor allows fully automated surface finish measurement on co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs)

High quality surface finish data

As a fully integrated option for the REVO 5-axis measurement system, users of the SFP1 surface finish probe will benefit from a range of powerful features that will boost inspection speed and flexibility.

The probe incorporates a C axis, which combined with the infinite positioning capability of the REVO measuring head and a choice of styli, allows the probe tip to be automatically orientated to any angle to suit the part, ensuring that the highest quality surface data is acquired. The SFP1 is supplied with two dedicated styli, the SFS-1 straight stylus and SFS-2 cranked stylus, which are selected under full measurement program control using the REVO system's modular rack system (MRS). This enables flexible access to component features combined with the consistency of a fully-automated CNC methodology.

A skidded probe type with a 2 ?m (0.000079 in) tip radius diamond stylus, the SFP1 surface finish probe outputs Ra, RMS and raw data formats to the metrology application client software via Renishaw's UCCServer software using the I++ DME protocol. The raw data can subsequently be presented to specialist surface analysis software packages for further detailed reporting.

Automated surface finish probe calibrationCalibration of the sensor is also automated and carried out within a CMM software programme. A new surface finish calibration artefact (SFA) is mounted on the MRS rack and is measured using the SFP1 probe. Software then adjusts parameters within the probe in accordance with the artefact's calibrated value.

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