plied the M3
Solution Center with sample parts and asked for a recommendation that would achieve the required bore measurement throughput. Within weeks, the center came back with an approach based on use of a CNC Contracer model CV-3000CNC. This machine has a maximum drive speed of 200 mm/s and a linear displacement accuracy of ±(1+4L/200) µm. Control is via an easy- to-operate remote box. The M3
Solution Center proposed
combining the CV-3000CNC together with an innovative parts-handling sys- tem that included bar coding, advanced part programming, and a highly capable analysis/reporting and data archiving/ networking routine. Advics deemed the solution on-target. Final development was undertaken jointly by Advics and Mitutoyo, and the system was installed. Advics developed a modular fixtur- ing system with each fixture designed specifically for a type of caliper. Each of the different fixtures, however, fits into the same type of base plate, which fits the CV-3000CNC. Bar codes match- ing the caliper type are affixed to each fixture. All the operator has to do is load the fixture/part combination into the CV-3000CNC and then, using a scan- ner gun, scan the bar code. The code automatically tells the CV-3000CNC which part program to run. Finally, the operator confirms proper part loading, and everything that follows is automatic. Part programming is via Formtra- cepak, Mitutoyo’s proprietary contour analysis software. Formtracepak offers total support for measurement system control, surface roughness analysis, contour analysis, contour tolerancing, and generation of inspection reports. Both the Contracer and Formtracepak communicate with MeasurLink, Mitu- toyo’s proprietary statistical-processing and process-control program, which
performs statistical analysis and provides real-time display of measurement results for SPC applications. ME For more information from Mitutoyo America Corp., go to
www.mitutoyo.com, or phone 888-648-8869.
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