Abstract
Metrology is fundamentally important to every manufacturing sector. The ability to determine manufacturing quality issues rapidly results, in-part, to overall profitability. There are a number of different quality control methods used, which include coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and conventional dedicated gauging. Conventional hard gauging methods consist of using precision-machined fixtures to verify that parts are within tolerance. This is highly inflexible with the inability to adapt rapidly to changes in part design. Renishaw Plc, a world leading precision engineering company, have developed a method for versatile, automated and thermally stable gauging directly at the manufacturing interface, with the ability to provide full certified part inspection without the need for custom fixturing. This paper illustrates the concept of this new device, Equator, and its ability to significantly enhance the present state-of-the-art manufacturing process chain, when compared to conventional gauges for in process measurement. For verification of this process a modified NAS979 test part was machined and inspected using the Equator system.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2011 |
Editors | P Shore , H Spaan , H Van Brussel , T Bruke |
Place of Publication | Bedford, U. K. |
Publisher | EUSPEN |
Pages | 317-320 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780955308291 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 11th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2011 - Como, UK United Kingdom Duration: 23 May 2011 → 26 May 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 11th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2011 |
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Country/Territory | UK United Kingdom |
City | Como |
Period | 23/05/11 → 26/05/11 |