CMM, Gage and Inspection Equipment Services

Coordinate measuring machine (CMM), gage and inspection equipment services provide calibration, repair, upgrade, rebuild, install, training, and replacement services. CMM equipment includes instruments that are used to locate point coordinates on three-dimensional (3D) structures. CMM equipment can simultaneously integrate both dimensional and orthogonal relationships. CMM, gage and inspection equipment services use many different types of equipment. Examples include video inspection equipment, bridge inspection equipment, and Z-ray inspection equipment. Video inspection equipment is used to visually inspect inaccessible interiors. Bridge inspection equipment is used to coordinate, operate, and perform specialized bridge inspection for highway maintenance. X-ray inspection equipment and X-ray systems use penetrating X-rays or gamma radiation to capture images of the internal structure of a part or finished product. Other CMM, gage and inspection equipment services are also commonly available.

CMM gage and inspection equipment services include mechanical systems designed to move a measuring probe to determine coordinates of points on a work piece surface.  CMM equipment is chiefly used for plate work on relatively large parts. CMM equipment is available in a large variety of sizes and configurations. CMM equipment is comprised of four main components: the machine itself, the measuring probe, the control or computing system, and the measuring software. CMM equipment is available in a wide range of sizes and designs with a variety of different probe technologies. A Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) has an X-axis measuring length, Y-axis measuring length, Z-axis measuring length, resolution, and work piece weight. A calibration gage represents an important manufacturing discipline upon which a quality program can be built. Gage calibration determines the deviation from the true value of the indication supplied by a measuring instrument. Gage calibration software is also commonly used and enables the discovery of the complete history of the measurement devices, instruments, gages, calibration schedules, and alerts. A gage calibration procedure specifies step-by-step instructions for calibrating, measuring, and testing devices to measurement traceable standards. CMM gage and inspection equipment services are available to meet most industry needs.

CMM, gage and inspection equipment services are used in many applications. Examples include dimensional measurement, profile measurement, angularity or orientation, depth mapping, digitizing or imaging, and shaft measurement.  Features common to CMM, gage and inspection equipment services include crash protection, offline programming, reverse engineering, shop floor suitability, SPC software and temperature compensation. Video inspection equipment can be used in robotics and plumbing. Bridge inspection equipment can be used in the maintenance of bridges. The variety of products that are packaged in plastic, cans, boxes, or metallized film is reflected by the large number of applications that x-ray inspection can address. Some examples include detection of metal in metallized film packs of milk powder soup and rice mixes and detection of metal in cans of soup and prepared meals. CMM, gage and inspection equipment services should adhere to standards specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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