pesmedia.com Production Engineering Solutions June 2024 31 QUALITY & INSPECTION Manchester Metrology Ltd Unit 3, The Wellington Centre, Whitelands Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6UY 0161 637 8744 | manchester-metrology.co.uk FLEXIBLE EQUIPMENT HIRE & LEASING SERVICE All our equipment is available with or without the following software installed: PolyWorks, Aberlink and CAM2 With skilled engineers & cutting-edge equipment, we specialise in subcontract inspection services. Contact our team today on 0161 637 8744 for further information. PORTABLE CMMs 5HGHȴQLQJ SUHFLVLRQ PHDVXUHPHQW 3RUWDEOH &00V RHU XQSDUDOOHOHG ȵH[LELOLW\ DQG DFFXUDF\ 8WLOLVLQJ KDQGKHOG SUREHV RU VFDQQLQJ WRROV WKHVH FRPSDFW GHYLFHV HQDEOH VZLIW LQVSHFWLRQ WUDQVFHQGLQJ WUDGLWLRQDO OLPLWDWLRQV DQG RSWLPLVLQJ TXDOLW\ FRQWURO SURWRFROV Selection of equipment available: – PMT – Faro – Romer Size range: – 1.2 metres to 4.5 metres LARGE SCALE SCANNING /DUJH VFDOH VFDQQLQJ VHWV QHZ EHQFKPDUNV LQ SUHFLVLRQ DQG HɝFLHQF\ HQVXULQJ XQSDUDOOHOHG DFFXUDF\ DQG UHOLDELOLW\ 7KLV LQQRYDWLYH DSSURDFK FDWHUV WR SURMHFWV RI DQ\ VL]H ZLWKLQ DUFKLWHFWXUH HQJLQHHULQJ DQG PDQXIDFWXULQJ FRQVLVWHQWO\ GHOLYHULQJ SUHFLVH UHVXOWV Selection of equipment available: – Faro Focus Scanners – Leica BLK360 LASER SCANNERS 'LVWLQJXLVKHG E\ WKHLU VZLIW DQG SUHFLVH PHDVXUHPHQWV ODVHU VFDQQHUV DUH LQGLVSHQVDEOH LQ YDULRXV LQGXVWULHV 7KHLU FRPSDFW GHVLJQ DQG YHUVDWLOH IXQFWLRQDOLW\ VLPSOLI\ TXDOLW\ PDQDJHPHQW SURFHVVHV JXDUDQWHHLQJ LPSHFFDEOH VWDQGDUGV DFURVV WKH ERDUG Selection of equipment available: – Peel 3 – Handyscan Black Elite – AS1 Laser Scanner Ȃ 5HY +' //3 LASER TRACKERS 5HQRZQHG IRU SUHFLVLRQ DQG YHUVDWLOLW\ ODVHU WUDFNHUV SURYLGH KLJKO\ DFFXUDWH PHDVXUHPHQWV IRU GLYHUVH LQGXVWULDO DSSOLFDWLRQV 7KHLU SRUWDEOH GHVLJQ DQG DGYDQFHG WHFKQRORJ\ HQKDQFH TXDOLW\ DVVHVVPHQW ERRVWLQJ SURGXFWLYLW\ DQG PDLQWDLQLQJ PDQXIDFWXULQJ VWDQGDUGV Selection of equipment available: – Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 – Leica Absolute Tracker ATS600 – Leica Absolute Tracker AT500 – Leica Absolute Tracker AT400 Series – Faro Vantage deviations. The system provides detailed reports on variations from set standards, offering crucial insights for quality control and the Equator gauge’s adaptability also allows for easy inspection of different parts and measurements in diverse manufacturing scenarios. The system offers flexibility, speed, repeatability and userfriendly functionality, suitable for both manual and automated applications on the shopfloor, resulting in many manufacturers turning to this new system because of the benefits it offers compared to conventional CMM methods. Equator gauging systems have already assisted hundreds of manufacturers in achieving their production goals. According to Status, Kishan Auto Parts has reduced its gauging time and cut costs by 80% while maintaining the required accuracy. Senior Aerospace Weston has cut inspection times per part by around 75% and introduced more comprehensive component traceability, and Euromould has reduced its measurement cycle time from 25 minutes down to just four using the Equator gauge. Additionally, for users of Renishaw Equator, Hexagon’s PC-DMIS 2024.1 measurement software brings a streamlined experience. With script-free operation and new custom commands at operator’s fingertips, setup and configuration have never been easier – leaving more time to focus on achieving improved results. The Equator gauge’s speed has enabled customers to move from sample inspection to 100% inspection of parts, leading to a substantial enhancement in process capability. The process monitor function provides visual bar graphs and charts of real-time gauging data, allowing processes to be corrected before scrap is produced. Another benefit is that the versatile CMM no longer relies on a temperature-controlled environment for precision, which has significantly reduced delays in receiving inspection data. The gauges are also proven to deliver significant return on investment. With the ability to be easily repurposed, there’s no need to pay for expensive rework. This means they are a fraction of the cost of an equivalent custom gauging solution, including associated fixturing. Furthermore, open communication protocols make integration effortless, while EZ-IO software’s drag-and-drop simplicity empowers operators to configure automation
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