Rotary Axis Calibrator measures angular position to ±1 arc sec.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Mar 18, 2013 Operating with XL-80 or ML10 laser interferometers, Model XR20-W wirelessly measures angular position of rotary axes for testing accuracy of lathes, multi-axis machine tools, trunnion tables, and spindles. Off-axis rotary software allows XR20-W to be used even when it cannot be positioned directly on rotary axis under test. Software calculates true position and records axis performance and errors when compared to intended target. Test results are sent to PC via Bluetooth® connection.

Comparative Gauge accommodates tall and fixtured parts.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jan 31, 2013 Equator 300 can inspect features on parts up to 300 mm tall as well as those attached to machining fixtures, with changeover to smaller parts using extended fixture plate spacer. Space below gauging system facilitates automated part handling with robots and conveyors. This alternative to traditional dedicated gauging can switch between parts in seconds, offers push-button operation, and uses fixturing that positions parts to within 1 mm of where master was measured.

Five-Axis CMM uses probe for surface finish inspection.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Nov 09, 2012 With SFP1 probe option, featuring 6.3 to 0.05 Ra measurement capability, REVO® 5-Axis CMM integrates surface finish inspection within coordinate measurement routines. Probe comes with straight and cranked styli, which are selected via measurement program control using modular rack system. With straight stylus, SFP1 can perform measurement trace within 10 mm diameter bore to depth of 100 mm. Skidded probe, featuring 2 µm radius diamond stylus tip, outputs Ra, RMS, and raw data formats.

Additive Manufacturing Systems offer rapid material changeover.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jul 27, 2012 Able to process various materials, AM125 and AM250 come with variable powder delivery capabilities and safe-change filter system. Fully welded vacuum chamber and minimal oxygen content in build atmosphere allow processing of reactive materials, while laser melting additive-metal manufacturing process can produce fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD data using fiber laser. While AM125 utilizes cassette type materials delivery system, AM250 offers removable hopper.

Radio Transmission System offers on-machine tool setting.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jul 26, 2012 Integrated on machining centers and CNC milling machines, Model RMI-Q offers automated on-machine tool setting, tool breakage detection, part set-up/verification without cables. System is used to activate spindle-mounted touch probe or table-mounted tool setting probe, and gives visual indication of activated device. Utilizing 2.4 GHz FHSS radio transmission, system enables uninterrupted operation in busy radio environments. Transmission range up to 15 m makes RMI-Q suitable for large machines.

Absolute Optical Encoders suit ultra high vacuum environments.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jul 19, 2012 Constructed from vacuum-compatible materials and adhesives, RESOLUTE(TM) UHV Encoders offer true-absolute position feedback and resolutions to 1 nm for both linear and rotary applications. Units determine position immediately upon switch-on, without need for any movement or battery backup. Designers can choose from variety of linear scales in either stainless steel or ZeroMet(TM) low thermal expansion alloy, with accuracy to better than ±1 µm on lengths up to 1.13 m.

Additive Manufacturing Systems process reactive materials.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
May 25, 2012 Capable of producing dense metal parts from 3D CAD data using fiber laser, Model AM125 provides part-build volume of 125 x 125 x 125 mm, while Model provides 250 x 250 x 300 mm with Z axis extendable to 360 mm. Machines build parts layer by layer, in thicknesses from 20-100 microns, using fine metal powders. Both have build rates of 5-20 cm³/hr, dependent on material, part density, and geometry. Equipped with fully welded vacuum chamber, systems operate at oxygen concentrations below 50 ppm.

Programmable Comparative Gauge has parallel kinematic structure.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jul 07, 2011 Able to be programmed for multiple parts and re-programmed in minutes, Equator(TM) enables high-speed comparative gaging for inspection of high-volume manufactured parts. Software-programmable solution can switch between different parts in seconds, and repeatable gaging technology utilizes comparison of production parts to reference master part. Re-mastering is as quick as measuring production part and immediately compensates for any change in thermal conditions on shop floor.

True Absolute Encoder offers FANUC serial communications.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Apr 29, 2011 RESOLUTE(TM) is available with FANUC serial communications in linear encoder formats, offering sub-micron accuracy and resolutions to 1 nm. Suited for precision machine tool builders requiring max performance from linear axes, product promotes smooth velocity ripple and servo stiffness while reducing hysteresis errors. It determines absolute position immediately upon switch-on, and images are captured, analyzed, and interpolated to resolutions as fine as 1 nm at speeds to 100 m/sec.

Part Gauging System can be programmed for multiple parts.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Mar 10, 2011 Equator(TM) gauging system is capable of high-speed comparative gauging for inspection of high-volume manufactured parts. Controller runs Equator-specific Windows applications and enables users to create and execute DMIS measurement programs, change measurement settings, and transfer data or programs. Systems are available in programmable version for production engineers to create DMIS programs and shop floor system that allows programs to be executed but prevents operators from making modifications.