Master Abrasives now offers measuring equipment by Innovative Automation Products

Midlands-based Master Abrasives now offers measuring equipment by Innovative Automation Products. The range of equipment for grinding process support includes optical, air, coordinate and other metrology equipment. A selection of tools will be available for demonstration at the Master grinding this year.

Innovative Automation Products offers a 1D and 2D height gauges are manual or motorised, with a measuring length of 325, 625, 1025 or 1,150 mm. A 3D coordinate measuring machine is also available as manual, motorised or CNC type. The 2D height gauge, which will be available to view at Master Abrasives showroom, features a colour graphical LCD display. The RS232 data output provides the option of evaluating measurement data externally with SPC software on a PC. A large memory capacity for 50 measuring programs of 800 steps each allows increased measurement efficiency.

The air gauges offer high accuracy and repeatability. They are available with single or multi-channel and single or double displays. The double-channel single-display air gauge with an RS 232 port for the computer interface will be available at the Master grinding and finishing showroom for demonstration.

Both vertical and horizontal profile projectors are available from Innovative Automation Products. The Innovative V400-HP profile projector with a screen diameter of 400 mm also will be on display in Master Abrasives showroom. It combines high accuracy optical non-contact measurement and inspection with a measuring range of 250 by 150 mm. The vertical light path arrangement is ideally suited for inspection of parts like cutting tool inserts, machined components and shafts weighing up to 10 kg. The part can be placed on the work stage and even secured to it using a range of the optional accessories offered.

Ian Meredith, Master Abrasives applications engineering manager, says: “Adding measuring equipment to our range of products means we can offer a more complete package for the grinding process alongside machines, abrasives and coolant nozzles. I visited Innovative Automation Products premises with Martin Stevens, applications engineer, last year and was impressed with their manufacturing capabilities and range of products. As a result, we have agreed to become their official UK and Ireland representatives and our showroom will be equipped with their 2D height gauge, air gauge and profile projector. These products offer advanced performance for reliable and easy to use measuring in the grinding process.”