“When we get a new part order we start programming for our CMM inspection at the same time we start programming for our CNC machines,” Jeff Lage said. Lage is vicepresident of B&B Manufacturing in ...

An aerospace manufacturer uses a five axis-milling center to handle tasks formerly demanding CMMs and CAD/CAM software. The Zimmermann FZ42 five-axis, five-side portal milling center has a Siemens ...

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a ...

A CMM’s probe contacts the various features on a workpiece and records their Cartesian coordinate locations with software. CMMs measure using either contact or noncontact methods and can be used in a ...

CMMWorks Version 3.0 off-line coordinate measuring-machine (CMM) programming software works with SolidWorks 2007, using dimension and tolerance information directly from models, drawings, or ...

The roughness sensor enables a new, simpler workflow in quality assurance and is particularly suitable for the quality inspection of powertrain components. “ZEISS ROTOS creates true added value for ...

There are two paths to owning a 3D printer: purchasing one or crafting your own 3D printer designed to your own exacting specifications. [Roetz 4.0] has decided to go this latter route and converted a ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

Using computer numeric control, the Legex 322 coordinate measuring machine achieves high accuracy and high speed to maximize productivity and lower processing costs. Typical production applications ...

Inspecting with CMMs provides a comprehensive overview of the functions and mechanics of the coordinate measuring machine, or CMM. A CMM’s probe contacts the various features on a workpiece and ...

Well, we guess it had to happen eventually — Ford is putting plans in place to make its vehicles capable of self-repossession. At least it seems so from a patent application that was published last ...