Breakthrough Technique for Volumetric Machine Tool Calibration Triples Speed of Calibration and Improves Accuracy
Rockville, MD. February 6, 2009 - Automated Precision Inc., a leading global Metrology Company, has developed a breakthrough technique for performing Volumetric Error Compensation (VEC) on machine tools. The new technique revolutionizes machine tool calibrations and delivers significant improvement to the volumetric accuracy on
machines of various types.
"The true breakthrough with VEC from API, as opposed to any other solution is the time savings involved," said API Vice President, Business Development, Dr. Jeffrey Okamitsu. "Because we are able to calibrate a machine so quickly, thermal drift is minimized and our customers are back to cutting chips and making money faster than
previously thought possible."
Traditional methods of machine tool calibration measure each element of travel, one at a time in order to determine the compensation factors necessary for each of the 21 error parameters (for a 3-axis machine). This process treats each axis independently and requires multiple instrument set-ups. After each measurement, the machine
stands idle while the data is processed, often for hours at a time. Depending on the size and the number of axes on the machine, the entire process can take multiple days with temperature fluctuations contributing to the errors.
Using API's Volumetric Error Compensation technology, measurements are taken continuously by the API Laser Tracker from a single set up - a process that can take only a few hours instead of days, even for large machine. The highly advanced algorithms developed by API and Boeing then process the data which takes only a matter of minutes. This revolutionary new technology means big savings when you need to have your machine up and running quickly and accurately.
More details can be found at API's website (www.apisensor.com) or by contacting Dr. Okamitsu
at (240) 268-0400.
About Automated Precision Inc.
Automated Precision is a world leader of advanced metrology solutions for industry. Founded by
Dr. Kam Lau in 1987, API has pioneered progressively higher standards of accuracy for
coordinate measuring and machine tool operation. API products are installed and used by all of
the world's leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and CMM manufacturers. API's
experienced engineering team is unmatched in its ability to create advanced innovative products,
which meet the needs of rapid evolving industrial technologies.
For more information contact:
API World Headquarters
Dr. Jeffrey Okamitsu
Vice President, Business Development
15000 Johns Hopkins Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
info@apisensor.com
(240) 268-0400
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