Product News

Smart Inspection Systems LLC's signature product, the Smart Inspection Station (SiS), is an automated turnkey inspection solution that yields comprehensive visual reports with complete geometric form and dimensional pass/fail in just minutes. The SiS is custom-configured per the client’s needs, yet versatile enough for simultaneous commissioning on multiple product lines.

American Workholding Inc. offers Force Gauge, an effective, lightweight, mostly hand-held, direct-reading gauge. It gives an operator, setup man or quality control individual an instant and accurate reading of actual lbs/tonnage force data for many shop floor situations.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of lever-type dial test indicators with increased durability, sensitivity and readability. A wide array of styli and ruby tips allows for probing of many applications. Stylus length is marked on the dial face to assist customers when ordering replacement styli.

A new camshaft gage that features two independent opposed measuring heads for measuring key parameters including cam lobe chatter and straightness is being introduced by Adcole Corp. The Adcole 1302 dual-head camshaft gage features two independent opposed Heidenhain side wall measuring heads with ±10 mm travel for measuring sliding cam components with submicron accuracy.

The MarSolutions team at Mahr Federal has developed a customized rpm gage for the dynamic measurement of cylindrical parts such as commutator shafts, turbocharger turbine shafts and other precision shafts in electric motors. The gage incorporates precision Vees and adjustable end-stops to support the shaft and define its axial position, and a motion belt to rotate the shaft at up to 20 rpm.

Leading drive and control specialist Bosch Rexroth has further enhanced its IMS-A position measurement system with the introduction of a DRIVE-CLiQ interface, enabling even more rapid setup. An innovative, robust and accurate measuring system, the IMS-A is, uniquely, fully integrated in the linear guide, resulting in a mechatronic system that combines the functions of guiding mechanical loads and measuring their absolute positions in a single unit.

Renishaw’s new XM-60 multiple-axis calibrator is capable of measuring all six degrees of freedom from a single setup, in any orientation for linear axes. The XM-60 offers significant improvement in simplicity and time saving over conventional laser measurement techniques, according to the company.

GTI Predictive Technology announces that a new version of its classic wired iPad Vibration Analyzer is now available. The new version is equipped with an upgraded DAQ box that accepts input from any standard accelerometer.

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the addition of the ANSER LED gooseneck lamp to its stable of microscopy inspection products. Featuring an 18” flexible gooseneck mounted on a portable magnetic base, the LED lamp can be positioned in close proximity to work areas during manufacturing, assembly and inspection operations.

Mitutoyo announces the release of the RA-6000CNC, a custom-built CNC roundness/cylindricity measuring system with best-in-class accuracy. The RA-6000CNC is designed to measure large-size, heavy, cylindrical workpieces generally associated with automotive, energy, marine and aviation industries.

Stronghold Coatings introduces Blue Dichtol, a polymeric capillary sealer for castings and composites that allows 100 percent visual inspection to ensure that porosity has been sealed. It impregnates micropores and hairline cracks without vacuum or pressure, forming a protective barrier to gasses and liquids that is not invisible when cured.

HEIDENHAIN Corp. Commercial Services is pleased to announce the new touch probe rapid repair service program. This new program will provide timely and accurate support to the touch probe stocking program launched earlier this year.

The Olympus CIX100 technical cleanliness control system is designed to meet the cleanliness requirements of both modern industry and national and international directives for evaluating particulate contamination of manufactured components and parts. The fully motorized system is optimized for high-throughput, accuracy and repeatability.

KEYENCE has released two new ultracompact contact sensors with 1mm and 5mm stroke lengths. These advancements allow for use in narrow spaces and can be used in more applications. With the addition of these short-range models, KEYENCE’s GT2 series digital contact sensor lineup now includes a full-range of sensors to choose from.

Mitutoyo is pleased to announce the release of Report Scheduler Standard Edition, a product available in the MeasurLink suite of applications. Using operator-specified reporting tasks, Report Scheduler provides automated report distribution from a Windows environment.

Gleason Corp. introduces its latest innovation in gear inspection technology with the 300GMSL multisensor inspection machine, providing the capabilities of four instruments on one platform. Designed for manufacturers of automotive, aircraft and other like-sized gears, the 300GMSL offers a single, compact, reliable and easy-to operate inspection solution to apply the most desirable gear measurement and analysis methods for both R&D and production applications.

Euro-Tech Corporation is the North American distributor of the Tshcorn line of 3D testers. The most popular model, the SLIMplus analog 3D-tester can remain wet in the toolchanger—without any damage; impervious to splash water and oil.

When it comes to coordinate measuring machines, manufacturers want less downtime and lower cost of ownership. In response to customer feedback OEM AIMS Metrology has designed and introduced a linear motor-driven CMM with 5-axis measurement capabilities.

A VED (Video Edge Detection) Calibration Slide makes it simple to calibrate pixel size of a camera within a video measuring machine, and is available from HEIDENHAIN Corp. While machines typically are set up at the time of installation, it is good practice to keep tools on-hand in case calibrations are lost or verification of the accuracy of the measuring system is necessary.

International Tool offers a Milwaukee cordless, digital, inspection camera kit that boasts a lot of power in a compact,
3.40-lb. tool. The camera takes high-quality photos and videos and makes it easy to switch between video and picture mode, allowing users to see more.