Anybody use the equator gauging system? Whats everyones thoughts on this type of equipment, how well does it work and what types of parts is this best used on? Doesnt sound like it will give you measurments from cad models and only compares to a master part.
I am not using it but I am going to. It seems to be perfect for shop floor applications, which is where I spend most of my time.
You program it like any other machine. It just has functionality build in to compare actuals to a gold master. The software is very similar to LK Cameo and it is true I++ compatibile. So you ought to be able to run it using PC-DMIS... Although that may be a stretch at this point in time.
Reminds me of a helicopter... I love the design, and the concept, and I want a ride in one. But I like simplicity when it comes to my machines. Isn't this just a small CMM with a novel drive system? They're selling it as a gage replacement, but so are CMM's. In other words I fail to grasp the newness of the idea (except the drive concept, which in the end only moves a probe to a part). I imagine price might have something to do with it, but after that why should I buy one over a small CMM? I've got to imagine that the geometry is hard to compensate for here, so if it crashes how expensive is it to fix? RBE? I saw this design many years ago and had the same questions then which were never answered.
I am not using it but I am going to. It seems to be perfect for shop floor applications, which is where I spend most of my time.
You program it like any other machine. It just has functionality build in to compare actuals to a gold master. The software is very similar to LK Cameo and it is true I++ compatibile. So you ought to be able to run it using PC-DMIS... Although that may be a stretch at this point in time.
Let us know how this works out. It looks interesting.
Accuracy? Price? Volume? Do you know anything else about it? I can't exactly call and get that information from Renishaw easily, especially real world accuracy.
We have had prototypes running (at different locations) for years now. They work. Call Renishaw and get a demo. They are really impressive.
We have had prototypes running (at different locations) for years now. They work. Call Renishaw and get a demo. They are really impressive.
How do the reports come out, I would like to see a sample if you happend to have one available? Our customer likes to see reports and the deviation from nominal and not to a master.
Accuracy? Price? Volume? Do you know anything else about it? I can't exactly call and get that information from Renishaw easily, especially real world accuracy.
I dont beleive they have a large measurment area for parts, but it is suppose to simplify loading of parts from the videos on U-Tube
Some info from the website for those of you browsing:
System features
Working volume XY Ø300 mm
Z 150 mm
Comparison uncertainty* ±0.002 mm
Scanning rate 1000 points/s
Fixturing requirement ±1 mm
Air supply requirement No air required
Other interesting tidbits in the asterisked comparison uncertainty- Gage system must be re-mastered regularly, and this stated accuracy only applies if subsequent parts are fixtured within 1mm of the master part.
I would be interested in price, as well. It seems like a decent middle ground between the world of height gages and calipers and a full-blown six figure CMM.
the price is similar to a new Audi A3 or Buick Lucerne, give or take a Used 2001 PT Cruiser with high miles. The prices really depend on the options you choose ( probe rack and modules, programming seat, stuffs like that ) Its a ball park number but its the correct ball park.
