Coordinate Measuring Machine

This is a device that is used for dimensional measuring, that uses a moving measuring probe to obtain the coordinates of points on an object surface. Coordinate Measuring Machines, CMM's, uses an X-Y-Z grid coordinate system to determine its position on a worktable. Type of CMM's include: Gantry, Cantilever, Bridge (most common) and Column.

Calibration

Generally taking about one day, depending on the size of the machine. We can calibrate all makes and models including manual and DCC. Our process includes a thorough inspection and cleaning of the scales, drive, guideways, probe, hardware and electronic systems. We also run both before and after data to complete a full calibration service. If requested by the customer, however, we can cerftify the equipment only and just run before data.
We then use the latest methods to calibrate the machine to customer and/or manufacturer specifications. Realizing that each situation is unique; Inspec tailors each appointment to the individual.

Repair

Common repairs include air leaks, replacements and adjustments in the axes

Hardness Tester

Measuring how easily a mineral can be scratched, is the main purpose of a hardness tester. It is measured on the Mohs scale. This can also be defined as the relative resistance of a metal or other material to denting or bending, as well as scratching. Types include Rockwell (most common), Brinell and Vickers.

Calibration

Repair

Machine Tool

Machine Tools are a power-driven machine that is used to cut or to form metals or other types of materials into useful shapes. With far greater precision than hand tools, they can bend, cut, drill, grind, hammer, plane and squeeze metal into desired shapes. Machine tools come in a wide range of sizes, based on the largest work piece to be machined.

Calibration

Depending on the size of the machine tool the calibration process can take only a few hours to a few days. Starting with wiping down machine ways, table surface and lenses, then inspecting for rusts, nicks and any other damage, the calibration process then begins. Before and after data is documented and the process is complete.

Repair

Optical Comparator

An optical comparator is an instrument that projects a greatly magnified image of a part feature onto a screen for examination, to compare the shape, size, and location of its features.

Calibration

Horizontal models with screen sizes from 16, 24, 32, 40 or 60 inchs and vertical models with screen sizes from 16, 24, 32, or 40 inchs we can calibrate. Typically this calibration process takes two-three hours to perform.
We start by wiping down machine ways, table surfaces and lenses.
Then we inspect the equipment for nicks and other damage that may affect accuracy.
Hardware and electronic systems are then also inspected, and to complete the calibration before and after data is then collected.

Repair

Surface Plate

Using a video camera to magnify part features for inspection is the purpose of using a Vision System.
This system checks complex 3D and 2D parts and is available in manual or Direct Computer Control, DCC.

Calibration

Repair

Vision System

A hard, flat surface, usually made of granite that is used as a base for inspecting parts.
Lapped - polished with an abrasive paste to remove the last bit of unwanted material.

Calibration

Repair

Tensile Tester

This piece of equipment works by slowly exerting an axial pull so that the steel is stretched until
it breaks. Tensile testers can be either horizontal or vertical, with a wide range of weight capacities.

Calibration

Repair

Tool Pre-Setter

This type of device is on a lathe that determines tool geometry offsets on the X- and Z-axis. The tool tip contacts surfaces on the probe, which records the position.

Calibration

Repair