By integrating scanning and automation, 3D Systems researchers are developing tools that will help speed parts inspections when a full CMM inspection isn’t necessary. The advantages will likely benefit automotive and aerospace parts makers in particular.
Both roughing and finishing with a single machining tool used to be unheard of in metalworking. But Sandvik Coromant developed PrimeTurning to allow high-feed roughing turns and also finish turns using multiple corners of the same tool.
There are many times when a machinist, while cutting a few parts or getting ready for an initial run, needs to check a few parts or a few critical features.
For more than 50 years, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) have been improving measurement productivity and quality. The power of CMMs has made many complex inspection tasks seem almost trivial. With this much measurement capability, is it possible operators are taking their CMMs for granted?
It’s no longer as tricky to play around with different combinations of inserts, cutter bodies and assemblies before making a buying decision. Find out how to use the MachiningCloud for just that purpose.
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