Renishaw Expands Fixturing Solutions
US-based comapny R&R Fixtures has been a part of the Renishaw Group since its acquisition in 2012. R&R Fixtures will be changing its name to Renishaw Metrology Fixturing Solutions, LLC
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Automated Smart Fixture Solution
Verus has launched is new Auto-Rotational Fixture at the international Control Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. Suitable for use on both CMM and VCMM the unit automates the rotation of parts
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Virtual Part Clamping – A Quantum Leap Forward
Conventional forming processes such as injection molding and sheet metal forming result in deviations from the nominal component specifications. These deviations are commonly referred to as distortion or spring-back. In
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Unique Fixture System Provides Robust CMM Solution
Gas turbine fan blades have precisely engineered aerodynamic surfaces with geometry directly related to engine performance requirements. It can be difficult to inspect the 3D complex aero-shape, with reliable inspection
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QuickLoad CMM Rail System Launched
Renishaw has announced the introduction of its QuickLoad rail system to its range of metrology fixturing. The QuickLoad rail system has been developed for use on coordinate measuring machines and
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Renishaw Extends CMM Fixturing Range
Renishaw has announced the introduction of additional imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range. Fixturing components are currently available in M4, M6 and M8 thread sizes; the
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QuickLoad Rail Aids CMM Productivity
R&R Fixtures has created the QuickLoad™ corner (QLC) to locate and hold fixture base plates on the table of vision systems. It has now announced the developed a similar product
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Inspection Arsenal LEAN Quick-Swap Inspection Fixture System Extended
Phillips Precision’s Products Division has announced a number of new components to compliment its Inspection Arsenal® LEAN, Quick-Swap inspection fixture system. Corner Block for vision inspection allows complete access to
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Inspection Fixtures Go Digital Providing Short Lead Times
Traditionally inspection checking fixtures and CMM and 3D scanner part holding fixtures have been custom-engineered, taking several months for design and manufacturing. Complex fixtures for a car floor panel, hood
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Autonomous Fixture Plates Integrate Advanced Measuring Room
The measuring area of the VW Crafter production plant in Września Poland is a model for future-oriented technology, equipped with optical and tactile measuring systems as well as the autonomous
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