August 2025
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tech.com New Large CMMs from LK Metrology
BRIGHTON, MI — Inspection using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) in a production environment brings enormous advantages compared to trans - porting components to a separate quality control room. Benefits include faster inspection, quicker reporting, reduced lead-times, rapid feedback on part conformity for prompt adjustment of manu- facturing processes. Eliminating the need to transfer parts also allows the QC function to be close- ly integrated with production. To meet such high precision
inspection requirements in the rugged environment of the shop floor, CMM manufacturer LK Metrology has introduced eight bridge-type Altera SF models hav-
Beckhoff Expands Automation Platform
SAVAGE, MN — Beckhoff has expanded the MX-System control cabinet-free automation plat- form with new three-row base- plates and larger function mod- ules in size 3. These new devices can be combined with existing size 1 and 2 modules in the MX- System platform, expanding the range of applications for cabinet- free automation. The new MX-System base-
plate in size 3 offers an addition- al row of data slots, which opens up new possibilities for larger machines with more complex control requirements. There are now significantly more slots available to accommodate addi- tional pluggable function mod- ules within the same baseplate width. The size 3 baseplate is compatible with all MX-System function modules in the estab- lished sizes, but also accommo- dates new three-row modules. The passive cooling principle remains unchanged in size 3, although the larger cooling sur- face means that higher perform- ance ranges can be achieved. The first size 3 function
modules offer a 600 VDC supply with 40A nominal current, a servo controller with 28A nomi- nal current, and a power supply for up to 63A. Additional MX- System function modules based on the size 3 format will be added in the future, such as modules for switching AC loads of up to 16A. It will also be possible to
implement feeds of up to 125A. Contact: Beckhoff
Automation, 13130 Dakota
Avenue, Savage, MN 55378 % 952-428-7321 E-mail:
s.novacek@
beckhoff.com Web:
www.beckhoffautomation.com
ing laboratory-grade accuracy. Normally, industrially hard-
ened CMMs with the necessary temperature compensation and vibration isolation tend to be small to fit into confined spaces, but these new models have gen- erous nominal axis travels. The large measuring volumes mean that bulky workpieces can be inspected near where they are produced, while the extra capaci- ty affords more operational flexi- bility by allowing QC require- ments to be met across a wider variety of component sizes. All SF series CMMs have a
ceramic bridge and spindle with outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio, thermal characteristics,
dimensional stability and
longevity. Friction drives with air bearings provide smooth axis movements,
leading to high
accuracy laser or analog scan- ning, or touch-trigger probing. Either a Renishaw PH10MQ PLUS indexing probe head may be used, or a REVO2 head which converts the CMM into a five- axis Scantek model. Both heads
support multi-sensor technology. Contact: LK Metrology, Inc.,
SF series CMM.
12701 Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116 % 810-263-6100 E-mail:
marketing.us@
lkmetrology.com Web:
www.lkmetrology.com
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