THIS WEEK IN QUALITY: Gear and Shaft Measurement, Metal Analysis and More

Kapp Niles Gear Measurement Machine

Figure 1The PGM400 gear measurement machine. (Image courtesy of Penta Gear Metrology.)

Kapp Niles, a manufacturer of machines and tools for gear finishing and profiling, will unveil the new PGM400 measuring machine from Penta Gear Metrology at IMTS 2016. The PGM400 extends Penta Gear’s smaller ND165 and ND300 machines. Windows software has been developed to simplify setup and analysis.

For more information, visit the Kapp Niles website.

LaserLinc Scanning Micrometer

The TLAser 1240 scanning micrometer. (Image courtesy of LaserLinc.)

LaserLinc, Inc., a manufacturer of technology for precision measurement of diameter, ovality, wall thickness, concentricity, eccentricity and inside diameter has introduced the TLAser1240 scanning laser micrometer, a single-axis diameter gauge for the inspection of large products without contact.

The TLAser1240 micrometer measures diameter, height, or width up to 9.1 inches (231mm) and is designed for use in industries such as metal, glass, wire and cable, and plastics and rubber extrusion. For metals and glass, the transmitter and receiver components can be separated to keep away from moving product or equipment, as well as heat sources.

Features of the TLAser1240 include:

Measure any material, even if transparent
Fast inspection – 1,600 measurements per second. At 50 feet/minute, a measurement is made every .007” of product for virtual 100% coverage
Repeatability (two second) – ±.00008” [±2µm]
Separate transmitter, receiver, and rigid mounting rail – mount in any orientation and out of the way of moving product and equipment
Use two units together to get dual-axis (XY) inspection, or three for three-axis diameter and accurate ovality measurement
Integrate with the Total Vu HMI using a standard Ethernet connection for complete product and process monitoring and control
Integrate with line control PLCs using the SmartLinc processor and industrial communications such as EtherNet/IP.

For more information, visit the LaserLinc website.

Mahr Inspection Systems

TheMarShaft SCOPE 600 plus 3D. (Image courtesy of Mahr Federal.)

Mahr Federal will feature the MarShaft SCOPE 250 plus, the new MarShaft Scope 600 plus 3D, and the MarGear GMX 400 at IMTS 2016. Also on display will be several custom gaging solutions developed by the MarSolutions Engineered Metrology Team.

Mahr Federal's MarShaft SCOPE 250 plus flexible optical system for shop floor measurement is designed to provide fast, accurate, fully automatic measurement of smaller shafts and turned parts directly on the shop floor. It features a matrix camera with four million pixels, and measures parts up to 250 mm in length and 40 mm in diameter. Its MPE (Maximum Permissible Error) is less than 1.5 microns + L/40 when measuring diameter and 3 microns + L/125 when measuring length.

The new MarShaft SCOPE 600 plus 3D will also make its debut appearance at IMTS 2016. Combining optical and touch sensors in the same unit, the MarShaft SCOPE 600 plus provides 3D functionality and complete inspection of the workpiece in a single measurement. The matrix camera optically measures characteristics such as diameter, length, radius, shape, location characteristics, etc., while a new 2D sensor detects features that are not optically measurable, such as cam lift on concave cam profiles and reference (clocking) features such as holes or keyways.

The MarGear GMX 400 is a Class 1 Universal Gear Tester that provides analysis for a range of gear and gear tool applications on gears with ODs up to 400 mm (15.75 in). Part of the Mahr Federal GMX Series, the GMX 400 incorporates a 4-axis Power PC controller with automatic tailstock and a 3D scanning probe head. The GMX 400 provides an excellent solution for both universal and specialized gear manufacturing processes.

The GMX Series is designed to provide precision and flexibility of gear and form measurement in a single system. Equipped for standalone shop floor or gear lab applications, the GMX 400 can also be fully networked for fast and efficient transfer of measuring results and machine corrections. The GMX Series provides Class 1 accuracy in accordance with VDI/VDE 2612/2613 Group 1.

For more information, visit the Mahr website.

Rigaku Metal Analyzer

The KT-100 handheld LIBS. (Image courtesy of Rigaku.)

Rigaku Analytical Devices will be presenting demonstrations of its handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzer, the KT-100 Katana, at the 2016 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industry (ISRI) Gulf Coast Chapter meeting.

The KT-100 handheld LIBS has recently successfully passed rigorous MIL-STD-810G and IP-54 durability tests making it the world’s only handheld metal grade and composition analyzer to have achieved certification. As the first handheld metal analyzer to have passed drop, vibration, and shock tests and with an IP-54 rating for use in wet environments, KT-100 Katana is optimized for rugged use in scrap yards and fabrication shops.

Designed for on-the-spot metals classification, including aluminum grades, KT-100 Katana offers results in less than 2 seconds with QuickID software. Katana also offers unique auto surface preparation with its Drill-Down feature. With an extended battery life, Katana is more robust and less susceptible to fatigue and downtime, which is critical for on and off-site operations. Furthermore, the GPS allows for instrument tracking, which helps owners protect their investment.

For more information, visit the Rigaku website.

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