NEXT GENERATION 5-AXIS MACHINE TOOL METROLOGY

The advantages of five-axis machining are significant. Along with the ability to machine complex parts it can save time, money and reduce risks on set up and fixturing. Monitoring and control of the accuracy of your 5-axis machine is critical to deliver such performance benefits. The Rotary Inspector has been developed by IBS to determine (and correct) critical performance parameters. Measuring according to ISO 10791-6, it provides a simple approach to ensuring the geometric and dynamic performance of the machine. From product to process measurement With the Rotary Inspector, IBS has pioneered technology for the kinematic quality assessment of 5-axis machine tools which addresses the limitations of current techniques. As part of the RvO funded project 'Van product naar process meten' IBS has worked with leading high tech machined parts manufacturer KMWE to develop this Industry 4.0 technology. Based on standard ISO measurements it delivers fully automated measurement in under a minute to derive the total 5-axis machine tool accuracy. It also calculates the pivot line offsets and squareness errors. A standard measurement report is produced for each machine simplifying in-house quality management of machines as well as providing an auditable document of the machine status.

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