3D Metrology for Machines
, and Tools
Geometric calibration, busbar alignment, and volumetric inspection of heavy-duty machining centers and CNC lathes. Eliminate manufacturing deviations and ensure thousandths-of-an-inch tolerances.
The Challenge of High-Precision Machining
The manufacturing industry allows for no geometric compromises. Machines and tools machine critical parts for the aerospace, steel, and energy sectors.
Over time, continuous operation, wear on linear guides, foundation settlement, or accidental collisions (crashes) compromise the orthogonality of the axes.
- Loss of capability: Parts that are out of tolerance (GD&T) with runout, taper, and finish errors.
- Conventional limitation: Mechanical level gauges and feeler gauges are slow and inadequate for boring machines or portal milling machines.
Critical Solutions and Applications
Geometry and Mechanical Alignment
Calibration of Linear Axes
Measurement of straightness, flatness, and angular deviations (pitch, yaw, and roll) throughout the entire machining process.
Orthogonality (X, Y, and Z)
Rigorous inspection of the perpendicularity between the axes to prevent out-of-square parts.
Busbars and Shafts: Dimensional control for mechanical correction or scraping of guides.
Post-Collision Diagnosis (Crash Test)
Immediate assessment of warping following impacts to the machining head or table.
Furnaces and Infrastructure
Rotary Tables and Vertical Lathes
Checking for eccentricity, axial runout, and radial runout to ensure absolute concentricity.
Volumetric Compensation in CNC
3D mapping of the work space to generate error matrices and compensate for backlash.
Jig Inspection
On-site dimensional control to ensure the exact positioning of the raw part.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ZERO WASTE
Ensure compliance with Geometric and Dimensional Tolerancing (GD&T) standards. Your company can reduce costs associated with rejected parts, optimize fixture setup, and certify the installation of large equipment with full technical support.
WHAT SETS US APART: COMPREHENSIVE KINEMATIC DIAGNOSTICS
We analyze the machine tool as an integrated system, rather than through isolated measurements.
Laser Tracker
Using the Laser Tracker, we simulate the equipment’s movement under actual operating conditions to determine whether the deviation is due to structural issues, leadscrew play, or guide wear. We eliminate the “trial-and-error” approach to maintenance.
