Product News

Winslow Engineering is a manufacturer of precise inspection equipment used by the cutting tool industry. The new motorized-zoom lens assembly on its 560L video tool analyzer enables the operator to select a zoom position in the software and the motorized-zoom lens will automatically move to the appropriate setting without manual lens adjustment.

Jaw force gages from Dillon Manufacturing Inc. allow users to accurately measure the force applied to each chuck jaw independently, so problems can be diagnosed and corrected before a failure occurs. The reading in pounds of chucking force per jaw is the holding force available for that specific jaw.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence offers a customized protective enclosure for the TIGO SF shop-floor coordinate measuring machine. The TIBOX offers enhanced protection for systems operating in the most extreme workshop conditions, shielding against dust, airborne pollutants, oil particle suspension and other manufacturing environment contaminants.

With the Lumoscope-R, RJL Micro & Analytic GmbH will introduce a new digital microscope for Raman laser spectroscopy. It has been developed especially to identify organic and mineral contaminant particles and liquid film and grease contamination. The well-integrated optical microscope with reflective illumination allows to position the particles and samples under the laser beam centre precisely.

Euro-Tech Corp. says high-accuracy inspections with true 4K inspection capability, magnification to 400x and X-micron linear scales make the new PG1000-400S-4K inspection gage ideal for microtools. More pixels per inch result in better image quality and higher accuracy inspections with this Reaction series gage.

Pinpoint Laser Systems has introduced the Microgage wireless laser receiver, a convenient new option for use with the Microgage PRO laser alignment system. Pinpoint now brings the advantages of wireless technology to the alignment process.

HEIDENHAIN Corp. announces the release of its next generation testing device, the PWT 100. The PWT 100 is a compact standalone device used for checking the function and adjustment of HEIDENHAIN encoders, and is ideal for mobile use.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the new TM microscope series, with enhanced features and ergonomic design. Mitutoyo TM series is a toolmakers’ microscope well-suited for measuring dimensions and angles of machined metals.

Digi-Pas' latest product is the DWL-8500XY dual-axis, ultraprecision inclinometer with built-in vibrometer. This model has the resolution and accuracy of 1 arcsec. or 5µm/M wide measurement range of 70mm/M with X-axis and Y-axis digital readouts.

Micro-Vu Corp. introduced a new version of InSpec metrology software for measuring parts for multiple industries. Micro-Vu measuring machines are used for automotive, medical, electronics, aerospace and many other industries.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the release of the new Leica Absolute Scanner LAS-20-8, a portable laser scanner for large-volume inspection applications, such as automotive sheet metal, aerospace mold tools and large industrial castings. Design-focused on improved usability, the handheld 3D scanner allows shop floor operators, regardless of experience, to easily and quickly capture complex point-cloud data.

The new Mida VOTS wireless, multichannel optical tool setter from Marposs features an innovative modulated transmission technology to ensure high immunity to interference, a large operating range and a wide transmission angle, making it ideal for use on large 3- and 5-axis milling machines and machining centers. It is part of the company’s VOS family of optical probing products.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launched its latest system software release and a new Ethernet Real Time Feature Pack (RTFP) for the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 and AT930. This combination delivers a 7DOF measurement solution designed to empower Factory of the Future applications, such as laser tracker-based machine control and robotic guidance.

Fowler High Precision Inc., Newton, Mass., now offers a custom-designed base with four locations to accept "Loc-N-Load" quick-swap fixture plates for its portable direct-computer-control coordinate measuring machine (CMM)—the zCAT. The Inspection Arsenal quick-swap fixture system has been designed to enhance zCAT's functionality, according to a recent news release from both companies.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced new functionality has been added to its SENMATION universal sensor interface for Leitz PMM-C coordinate measuring machines. SENMATION deploys the right sensor at the right time on a single CMM to address complex measurement challenges found in industries such as automotive, oil and gas, and energy, according to the company.

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of its new line of TVT series videoscopes to provide high-quality remote visual inspections for quality control. The new TVT line includes five different models with working lengths from 1m (40”) to 3m (118”) and three diameters (2.8mm, 4.5mm and 6mm).

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the renewal of its 500 series IP67 ABSOLUTE Digimatic coolant-proof calipers.

New and improved, the Multimar 844 T Universal Measurement Gage from Mahr Federal is for large ID and OD gaging. Built on a finely ground, hard chrome-plated column, and available in a range of sizes, the Multimar 844 T can measure ODs and IDs up to 2,500mm with extreme sensitivity and accuracy. New Multimar 844 T gages now include a number of improved features that make them more precise, more stable and more flexible.

The Inspection Arsenal Loc-N-Load quick-swap fixture system from Phillips Precision Inc. can now be ordered with air assist. Let your CMM and fixture plates do the heavy work. With a flip of a switch and one pinky finger, inspectors can easily glide the weight of an anvil across the granite.

Zoller Inc. offers the »pomBasic« inspection device. The »pomSoft« image-processing software measures the geometries of drills, milling cutters, countersinks and now saw blades.