Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and manufacturing systems, has expanded its AGILITY® range of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The AGILITY range is designed and built for speed and accuracy, reinforcing Renishaw’s reputation for innovation in the most demanding industries. It is optimised for Renishaw’s REVO® 5-axis multi-sensor system, bringing new possibilities to the shop floor.
The AGILITY® L CMM is a solution that enhances the design and manufacturing capabilities of Research Institutes, Labs, and Clean Rooms worldwide. This is a line of leading measurement solutions that meet the stringent requirements for inspection performance in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and many other safety-critical industries.
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and manufacturing systems, has expanded its AGILITY® range of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The AGILITY range is designed and built for speed and accuracy, reinforcing Renishaw’s reputation for innovation in the most demanding industries. The machines are optimised for Renishaw’s REVO® 5-axis multi-sensor system, bringing new possibilities to the shop floor.
One of the devices that garnered significant attention from guests at the "Smart Quality Management from Production to QC" workshop was the Renishaw Equator gauging system. Thanks to its superior capabilities, this device has brought about a revolution in product quality inspection processes right within the manufacturing environment.
Based on a unique comparative principle against a master part, the Renishaw Equator stands out with its high repeatability, rapid adaptability to temperature changes, and easy integration into automated production systems.
The core difference of the Equator gauging system lies in its ability to quickly "re-zero" by re-measuring the master part. This allows the system to instantly compensate for any changes in ambient temperature, a factor that often challenges traditional measurement systems on the shop floor. As a result, Equator ensures stable accuracy over a wide temperature range from 5°C to 50°C, with a measurement uncertainty of just ±2 µm.
The Equator gauging system proves its crucial role in both automated production systems and standalone operations:
In Automated Systems: When connected to robots and controllers, Equator completely eliminates human error while significantly increasing inspection throughput. Compensating feedback data can be directly transmitted to machining tools, allowing for quick and precise adjustments to the production process. Additionally, the system automatically classifies products as pass or fail based on inspection results.
In Standalone Operations: Equator allows for measuring all critical features on a single device, simplifying the inspection process. It facilitates on-process corrections, both manual and automated, after primary machining stages. Increasing inspection frequency and rapidly responding to process variations also becomes easier than ever.
The Equator gauging system is supported by two powerful software solutions, addressing different needs in operation and data management:
Organiser™ Shop Floor Operating Software: With an intuitive interface, Organiser™ allows users to easily select, execute, and report program data visually. Parts are identified visually by image, part number, or barcode. The software also displays remaining inspection time, Pass/Fail results, and provides a performance monitor to track process stability.
MODUS™ Measurement Software: MODUS™ offers rapid measurement program creation for various products. Programming touch or scan measurements on Equator becomes simple. Notably, the software supports offline CAD-based programming with many popular formats such as IGES, STEP, Parasolid®, and VDA-FS, and integrates with leading CAD/CAM solutions like CATIA®, Siemens® NX™, Pro/E®, and Solidworks®. MODUS™ also supports Native DMIS, full motion simulation and collision detection, provides clear textual and graphical reports, along with flexible data export capabilities, including Q-DAS.
The Renishaw Equator gauging system offers numerous practical benefits for manufacturers:
Flexible and Repeatable Gauging System: Ensures consistent and reliable measurement results.
Designed for the Shop Floor Environment: Stable operation even with fluctuating temperatures.
Versatile Measurement: Capable of measuring part dimensions, form, and position.
Flexible Application: Suitable for a wide variety of measured products.
Simple Fixturing System: Makes part loading quick and easy.
Cost Savings: Reduces initial investment, installation, maintenance, and training costs, while offering high reusability.
Thanks to its inherent advantages and strengths, the Renishaw Equator gauging system serves diverse customer needs. Renishaw offers four Equator gauging system models, including standard and extended height versions, meeting various requirements for part size and weight:
Equator 300: XY measuring range: Ø 300 mm, Z: 150 mm, max load 25 kg.
Equator 300 Extended Height: XY measuring range: Ø 300 mm, Z: 300 mm, designed to allow conveyor systems to pass through.
Equator 500: XY measuring range: Ø 500 mm, Z: 250 mm, max load 100 kg.
Equator 500 Extended Height: XY measuring range: Ø 500 mm, Z: 400 mm, designed to allow conveyor systems to pass through.
With its outstanding advantages and diverse range of models, the Renishaw Equator gauging system is solidifying its position as an advanced, efficient, and cost-effective measurement solution, particularly well-suited for direct product quality inspection on the modern shop floor.
V-Proud is pleased to be a strategic partner of Renishaw, providing Equator gauging systems and models to users, ensuring quality and delivering the best results for your work. Contact us today to experience a product demo and find optimal solutions for your challenges.
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