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Metrology Line Includes Variety of Gaging, Inspection Products CMM Offers Increased Accuracy With a maximum error of (1.7+3L/1,000) µm, the Crysta-Apex S coordinate measuring machine from Mitutoyo America is said to offer a higher accuracy specification than other CMMs in its class, increasing the effective measuring range at a given measurement tolerance. Extreme rigidity helps the CMM maintain accuracy, the company says. The Y-axis guide rail is integrated into one side of the granite surface plate. Precision air bearings located on the bottom, front, rear and upper surfaces of the X-axis slider minimize vibration and ensure stability, even during high-speed, high-acceleration operation. In addition, the machine's drive offers maximum speed of 519 mm/sec. and maximum acceleration of 2,309 mm/sec.2, resulting in higher throughput for greater productivity, and lower total ownership and operating costs, the company says. The Crysta-Apex S also supports a range of probes that offer increased capabilities, including the MPP-310Q scanning probe, which collects cloud point data at speeds as fast as 120 mm/sec. Other probes suited for screw-depth, ultra-smalldiameter and non-contact measurement are also supported. Software options include GeoPak, a high-functionality, general-purpose measurement program that is part of the Mitutoyo Controlled Open System for Modular Operation Support. For more information from Mitutoyo America Corp. of Aurora, IL, phone 888-648-8869 or visit mitutoyo.com. Heidenhain Corporation offers metrology products ranging from in-process fixture inspection equipment requiring multiple gaging configurations, to 2D and 3D inspection machine encoders and digital readouts. Gaging and inline process inspection products include the company's Specto, Metro and Acanto series of length gages, which are designed to provide a high level of repeatability and reproducibility to collect reliable data. When connected to either Heidenhain's Gage Chek ND2100G or the MSE1000 multiplexor, go/no-go relay signals can be sent directly to a PLC, and data can be exported cleanly to Excel. These products are suited for inspection processes that require dedicated fixturing of the manufactured parts and custom applications. Heidenhain's piece-part inspection products include the ND series of digital readouts for applications requiring simple, intuitive dimensional inspection, and the IK 5000 Quadra-Check software/hardware system for those that require a PC-based solution. This PC-based solution is suited for manual and automated 2D and 3D measuring tasks, and is said to be particularly useful on multiple-probe-, video- and touch-probe-based CMMs, as well as optical comparators. For more information from Heidenhain Corp. of Schaumburg, IL, phone 847-490-1191 or visit heidenhain.us. Participate in the MMT Blog The MoldMaking Technology Blog is designed for you, allowing you to participate in a dialogue among professionals in the mold manufacturing industry. Conversation. Communication. Community. • Keep up on the issues affecting mold manufacturing. • Interact with industry leaders and newcomers alike. • Share insights, observations, challenges and solutions . Join the Discussion! MoldMakingTechnology.com/Blog moldmakingtechnology.com 41