Machinery - The home of Production Engineering
 
 
Search :   Search Help    login

R-test determines rotary axis location in multi-axis machine tools June 2008
 
The R-test system from Dutch measurement specialist IBS Precision Engineering offers a fast and precise method of determining rotary axis location, providing simple x, y and z co-ordinate readouts.

The R-Test system provides data analysis to ISO 230 machine tool testing standard and achieves sub micron accuracy without the intricate and painstaking procedures of traditional machine alignment and set-up methods. It is suitable for calibrating swivelling head as well as both 360 degand limited arc rotary table CNC machines, with offset errors for rotating axes computed either independently or in combination.

The portable R-test system consists of an MT-Check probe with interface unit, a stem-mounted precision 22 mm diameter carbide Masterball, toolholder with alignment unit and all necessary mounting tools.
 
Author
Celia Cadwallader
 
 
Supporting Information
 
 http://www.ibspe.com
 
 www.ibspe.com
 
Email this article
 
Bookmark this article using:
 
Del.icio.us digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon
 
News Item
Similar News Articles
 
  Metris benefits from Technology Strategy Board funding
 
  Trade-in offer from Bowers
 
  Tenth anniversary offer from Measurement Solutions
 
  ITP Group expands; moves to new premises
 
  FARO metrology roadshow announced for October
 
 
News Item
Similar Technology Zone Articles
 
  Space age metrology
 
  Technology driven
 
  Precise message
 
  Competing cleverly
 
  MACH accolades flood in
 
 
News Item
Related Product Launches
 
  Shopfloor-proof beam gauges for measuring diameters of on-machine components
 
  FARO expands sizes and capabilities of FaroArms
 
  Enhanced Productivity+ Active Editor Pro machine tool probe software
 
  Rockwell hardness tester accommodates large workpieces
 
  Entry-level portable hardness tester