Bowers Group has supplied Status Metrology Solutions with a Wyler Blue System for the in-house laser calibration of CMMs.
As sole UK agent for Wyler, Bowers Group was able to provide Status with a bespoke, innovative solution – the Wyler Blue System including the Zerotronic digital inclinometer sensor. Fully compatible with the Renishaw XL-80 laser system used by Status Metrology, the system allows the business to laser calibrate coordinate measuring machines in house. The solution plugs directly into the software, enabling immediate, user friendly operation.
As part of the reconditioning and retrofit of CMMs, Status Metrology must ensure that the machine in question is working accurately and consistently. Tight tolerances regarding roll, pitch, straightness, squareness, and scale errors must be met to assure the high accuracy of the CMM, as well as allowing for volumetric error map adjustment.
Dean Tillett, operations director at Status explains: “The bespoke system from Wyler provided by Bowers has met the full needs of our CMM retrofitting and service products. It does exactly what we need it to do, and fully integrates with our system. It’s a plug in and play solution that is compatible with our software.”
Status Metrology uses a Renishaw XL-80 laser system for the CMM’s error map creation with a Hexagon RC1 controller, and needed an inclination measurement solution that was fully compatible with the controller’s service tools to allow full error mapping.
Mr Tillett continues: “We are very happy with the service we have received from Bowers Group. With demand for our services being high and project turnaround times relatively short, we really needed to be sure that the system would deliver.
“It’s user friendly – our operators have grasped the technology very quickly – and Bowers have provided excellent service and support. We are confident that should we need any further assistance, it’s just a phone call or email away.”
Based in Sandiacre, Nottingham, Status Metrology Solutions provides total support for CMMs, including the supply of new and reconditioned machines through to service, calibration and training. Fully accredited to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 17025:2005, ISO10360/2 CMM calibration and ISO Part Measurement Testing, Status Metrology provides services to an extensive user base throughout the UK.
Founded in 1982, it is a leading distributor of new and used precision CMMs, specialising in retrofits and upgrades for all types of machines, contract measurement, contract part programming, as well as calibration, servicing and repair. Its customers operate in precision engineering and manufacturing, predominately around the aerospace, automotive, innovation and prototyping sectors.
Bowers Group www.bowersgroup.co.uk
Status Metrology Solutions www.status-cmm.co.uk
