Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Dec 04, 2002 Series K combines 3 CCD cameras in carbon-fiber frame with handheld Space® Probe, featuring 9 infrared LEDs, that measures parts such as sheet-metal assemblies, dies, molds, car bodies, automotive interiors, and fixtures. Models K400 and K600 have measuring volumes of 160 and 600 cu ft, respectively. Temperature compensation utilities are included. PC-DMISâ„¢ measurement and inspection software provides analysis and reporting tools, and adaptable shop floor user interface.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Nov 19, 2002 FARO Gage® Personal CMMâ„¢, with magnetic mount, allows measurement of parts and assemblies directly on machinery producing them. It automatically records all measurements and creates reports. Platinum FaroArmâ„¢ is offered in 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 ft configurations. Software enables user to inspect and reverse engineer or perform CAD-to-Part-analysis on parts, fixtures, and assemblies. Both arms are internally counterbalanced for neutral buoyancy and fatigue-free usage.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Nov 14, 2002 Titanium FaroArm® provides measurement capabilities, with accuracy to .001 in., to inspect, reverse engineer, or perform CAD-to-Part-analysis on parts, fixtures, and assemblies. Series interfaces with all FARO CAM2® software and includes universal 3.5 in. mounting ring with magnetic mount. Neutrally buoyant machine includes internal counter-balancing, as well as overload sensors that sound alerts when users stress one of 6 axes.

Haas Automation, Inc.
Oxnard, CA 93030
Oct 10, 2002 Visual Quick Code (VQC) Probing System consists of spindle probe, contact tool setting probe, optical receiver, and Renishaw’s Inspection Plus software. Machinists create probe routines for tool setting and part setup using graphical interface and question/answer format by entering basic information into the Haas control through Visual Quick Code.

Zeiss, Carl, Industrial Measuring Technology (IMT) Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Oct 02, 2002 CenterMax Production Measuring Center has effective measuring volume of 35 x 47 x 27 in. with accuracy of u1 = 1.3 + L/350. VAST universal scanning probe head covers wide array of measurement tasks. Temperature resistant frame consists of carriers made of invar, providing optimal thermal and dynamic damping properties and making measuring center resistant to extreme shop floor conditions. Accuracy is guaranteed over temperature range from 59 to 95°F.

Zeiss, Carl, Industrial Measuring Technology (IMT) Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Oct 02, 2002 Contura SELECT offers guaranteed length measuring error of MPE_E 2.0 + L/300 (according to ISO 10360-2). Models are available in 4 measuring ranges from 27 x 27 x 23 in. to 39 x 62 x 23 in. for variety of applications. VAST_XT probe head enables users to measure range of feature tolerances including form, size, and location. Machines can measure smallest features with probe tip diameter as small as 0.5 mm. Windows NT-based Calypso software is included.

Zeiss, Carl, Industrial Measuring Technology (IMT) Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Oct 02, 2002 Prismo VARIO offers x, y, z measuring ranges from 27 x 35 x 19 in. to 47 x 165 x 39 in. with accuracy up to ul = 2.0 + L/350, which is guaranteed from 64–79°F. Users can interchangeably replace probes for different measurement requirements. DT Dyna-touch probe permits indexing steps of 2.5° and measuring range of 2 x 360° in any axis of rotation. VASTXT active scanning probe head allows single-point measurement, scanning of form elements, and known and unknown contours.

Blum Laser Measuring Technology Inc.
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Sep 10, 2002 Automatic Z-Nano, for tool length setting and breakage detection, offers ±0.002 mm parallelism between measuring face and mounting face, and torque-free 2.5 N measuring force, which permits measurement of tools less than 0.2 mm in diameter. Repeatability is rated at ±0.5 µm, and overall stroke is 10 mm. Measurement data is transmitted directly to machine CNC via protected conduit connector cable. Software offers NC routines and cycles compatible with most control systems.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Aug 08, 2002 SP600Q is 98 mm long and mounts directly to quill of CMM. It allows rapid scanning measurements or digitizing, even around sharp corners. Stylus modules attach magnetically to kinematic mount for repeatable stylus changes without re-qualification. With wide range of styli and 0.1 micron resolution, SP600Q is suitable for part inspection and measurement, as well as scanning finely detailed molds, dies, models, or prototypes.

Mitutoyo America Corporation
Aurora, IL 60504 9176
Aug 05, 2002 Crysta Apex Series 700/900 offers precision glass scales with resolution of .000004 in. CNC machinery is available in 5 models with measuring ranges from 27.76 x 27.76 x 23.82 in. (X,Y,Z) to 35.63 x 78.94 x 23.82 in. (X,Y,Z). Accuracy is rated at 2.5 + 3L/1000 micrometer (700 series) and 2.9 + 3L/1000 micrometer (900 series). Each series presents silent motion and real-time temperature compensation, with accuracy maintained at temperatures from 60.8 to 78.8°F

Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Apr 23, 2002 DCC GAGE(TM) Measurement Station can be used as stand-alone, walk-up station for first piece inspection, layout inspection and tool setup, or as flexible gage. It handles workpieces up to 18 x 20 x 16 in. and offers speed of 305 mm/sec. PC-DMIS PRO(TM) software provides shop-floor graphics interface that guides operators through part programming, setup, and execution of inspection routine. DCC GAGE includes TP-ES probe, computer system, and 15 in. monitor.

Mitutoyo America Corporation
Aurora, IL 60504 9176
Apr 18, 2002 Plant-floor CNC Crysta Plus 504 includes GEOMeasure(TM) measurement and tolerancing software for 3-D, general-purpose work; CADMeasure(TM) for interfacing to CAD systems plus off-line programming; and SCANMeasure(TM) for continuous or discreet point analysis of surfaces and curves. Measurlink(R) SPC software captures and reports quality levels in real-time and offers networking capability. Crysta Plus 504, with precision glass scales, provides resolution of 0.000004.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jan 22, 2002 Ultra-compact OMP40 probe measures 40 mm dia and 50 mm long, suitable for probing on small machining centers and high-speed machines fitted with small HSK and small taper spindles. It has 360 deg optical transmission system with range of up to 3 meters, allowing probe operation in any spindle orientation. OMP40 is sealed to IP68 and incorporates digital filter. Applications include automated part set-up and in-cycle gaging.

Mitutoyo America Corporation
Aurora, IL 60504 9176
Dec 05, 2001 Strato CMM features digital servo technology that delivers 16.93 in./sec traverse speed and 0.17G acceleration. Four models are available with measuring ranges from 28x28x24 in. to 36x64x24 in. Quick Vision Probe provides non-contact measurement and offers magnifications of 1X, 3X, 5X and 10X. Repeatability is ±.00004 in. Both touch and vision modes may be integrated into single CNC program, or used separately.