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TOP 10 CMMBENEFITS
CONTENTS4.IS IT 5 AXIS?6.IS IT ACCURATE?7.CAN IT TRIPLE OUTPUT?8.CAN IT SAVE MONEY?9.IS IT LINEAR?10.CAN IT PROCESS BIG DATA?11.IS IT MOBILE?12.IS YOUR CMM “SMART FACTORY” READY?13.DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT SOFTWARE?15.ARE YOU PARTNERED WITH THE RIGHT OEM?2 AIMS Metrology
INTRODUCTIONIt’s easy to rattle off the supply chain benefits you can get with acoordinate measuring machine (CMM). After all, improving thebottom line without sacrificing part quality is the Holy Grail for mostmanufacturers. But the impact a CMM has on quality, capacity and,ultimately, profit is directly tied to your equipment’s capabilities.In other words, how your CMM is built dictates whether or not it deliversthe advantages you are looking for or becomes a bottleneck in your supplychain. Ten tips can help you understand the difference.3 AIMS Metrology
IS IT 5-AXIS?A conventional CMM performs the movements needed to gather datafrom a part’s surface. The disadvantage? Acceleration triggers inertialdeflections in the machine’s structure, which generate errors. Renishaw’s5-axis probing system eliminates that problem by using an articulatinghead that moves in two rotary axes as it measures. This frees the CMMto move at a constant velocity in one direction. The head’s infinitepositioning and synchronized motion means a 5-axis CMM like the LM orHB can access a diverse number of part features with a single stylus4 AIMS Metrology
T HE LMThe LM – fitted with a Renishaw 5-axis REVO 2 – the LM is built with a granite work plateand aluminum mobile bridge for higher rigidity and lower inertia. The margin of error isreduced even further because the LM’s steel optical scales float in an aluminum carrier. TheREVO 2 is the only scanning system for CMMs that simultaneously controls the motion ofthree machines and two head axes while collecting work piece data with 2D and 3D tactileprobes, a surface roughness measurement probe or non-contact vision probe.THE BENEFITS Easy access to a wider range of partfeaturesTHE HBThe HB – fitted with a Renishaw 5-axisPH20 – has a polymer cast base that Agility, cost and time savingsincludes vibration resistance and thermal Reliabilitystability. The mobile HB paired with the RepeatabilityPH20 performs three times faster than Optimized tip path5 AIMS Metrologyconventional probe heads.
IS IT ACCURATE?The structure and servo system stiffness of conventional machines limitshigher speeds, making data unreliable. Five-axis technology’s articulatinghead and two rotary axes break that speed barrier. We mentioned thata 5-axis-equipped CMM is able to move at constant velocity in onedirection. To take it a step further, the 5-axis head is lighter and moredynamic than the CMM. That means it has a better bandwidth and canquickly follow part geometry changes without errors.Flexible tip sensing contributes to the system’s accuracy.T H E B E NE F I TS Faster surface speeds Shorter measurement cycles6 AIMS Metrology
CAN IT TRIPLE OUTPUT?Let us show you instead of tell you. Consider a bladed disc. This aerospacepart presents major access challenges and has typically required numeroushead indexes to measure its features. Renishaw’s 5-axis productssignificantly reduce cycle times by continuously scanning blade sectionsand surfaces as well as root profiles.For example, suppose you need measurements for nine sectional scans,eight longitudinal scans and two root profile scans per blade. Three-axisscanning at 10 mm per second for one blade takes 46 minutes. Twentytwo blades take 22 hours and 14 minutes. Renishaw’s REVO-2 5-axismeasuring head measures at 200 mm per second. One blade takes 4minutes and 30 seconds. Twenty-nine blades takes 2 hours and 10 ½minutes. The take away? You just increased your throughput by 922percent.T H E B E NE F I TS Meet shrinking customer timeframes Increase capacity Greater supply chain efficiencies7 AIMS Metrology
CAN IT SAVE MONEY?See for yourself with our virtual calculator. The calculator is easy and quickto use. In the time it takes to plug in basic data (i.e. current inspectionmethod, average number of inspections per hour and average inspectiontime [in minutes]) you can test your production parameters against theREVO-equipped LM. The screen can be refreshed for multiple uses withdifferent data combinations.As an example, a company that performs 60 inspections an hour andspends 1 minute per inspection without using a CMM could net an annualsavings of 99,330 by switching to the REVO 2. To take the example astep further, a company using a manual CMM to perform 20 inspectionsan hour at 5 minutes per inspection, would save 155,550 with REVO 2.To use the AIMS calculator click below!CALCULATE YOUR SAVINGS8 AIMS Metrology
IS IT LINEAR?Unlike DC servo motors or a belt and pulley design, the linear motordriven LM has no moving parts. It works off permanent magnets that don’twear out. Electronic signals are sent to the motor, using the natural forceof the magnet to generate a small magnetic field that interacts with themagnets. The result is precise positioning and reliability along with little tono maintenance.A granite work plate and an aluminum mobile bridge are materials thatoffer higher rigidity and lower inertia. Use of aluminum for componentslike the Z-axis ram, give a manufacturer the flexibility to use a variety ofmotorized probe heads.T H E B E NE F I TS Zero maintenance Precision positioning9 AIMS Metrology
CAN IT PROCESSBIG DATA?Fabricators need the ability to gather real time data on the fly to makebetter business decisions. The mobile HB can monitor process flow in realtime because the 5-axis PH20 can quickly collect high density points forfeature size, location and form for accurate and actionable data. The hardbearing CMM doesn’t require air, so it can be moved to different locationson the shop floor to gather data at the point of use. And make no mistake,data is only going to get bigger.Tighter tolerances and growing demand for critical dimensions meancompanies need to collect more data points throughout the manufacturingstream. A Renishaw open architecture controller drives the HB, whileRenishaw Modus software makes it possible for the CMM to “talk” toother machines and to a company’s ERP network.THE B E NE FI TS Faster surface speeds Shorter measurement cycles10 AIMS Metrology
IS IT MOBILE?The HB was developed to meet the need for versatile, cost-effectiveCMMs capable of processing big data and performing complex partinspection in a smart factory environment. A unique undercarriageequipped with one steer and two stationary wheels allows two operatorsto easily move the HB anywhere on the shop floor while its 110/220volt outlet eliminates the need for shop air. Paired with a Renishaw PH205-axis touch-trigger indexing head and probe, the rigidity of the HB’spolymer cast, vibration-resistant base anchors the probe head.The matchup puts a powerful inspection and intelligence-gathering toolinto the hands of manufacturers. Why? Because the PH20’s unique ‘headtouches’ allow measurement points to be taken by moving only the headfor rapid throughput and greater accuracy. The speed and efficiency ofthe PH20 also reduces complex part inspection time from days to minuteswhen compared to conventional surface profiling methods like a sine barand optical comparator.T H E B E NE F I TS Reduce scrap Maintain high part yield Increase capacity11 AIMS Metrology
IS YOUR CMM “SMARTFACTORY” READY?Let’s face it. Time is a precious commodity for customers these days.Automation and the need to do more with less are just a couple ofstrategies for coping with the smart factory environment. In an Industry4.0 (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape, the combination ofAIMS’ HB equipped with Renishaw’s 5-axis PH20 can collect variable datafrom final product dimensions and send that data to an in-house ERP/SPCsystem. The measurementdata can be evaluated for trends and assignable variations and issue alertsto supervisors and engineering personnel when necessary.Using CMMs to collect real time data is a key element when it comesto reducing waste, downtime and cycle times. The CMM can also beconnected to other CNC machines to collect data such as machine status,preventive maintenance and process capability.T H E B E NE F I TS Collect points faster Shorten inspection times Improve accuracy and repeatability12 AIMS Metrology
DO YOU HAVE THERIGHT SOFTWARE?We support our CMMs with QC-CALC and MODUS software. Renishaw’sMODUS supports our line of 5- axis Revolution Series CMMs and5-axis. The configurable user interface allows native DMIS programsto be developed offline. An operator can draw geometry and embeddimensions and tolerance data from CAD, feature construction and partalignment. MODUS supports I DME compliant metrology controllers– including Renishaw’s UCC range of universal CMM controllers, CADdriven offline programming with on-screen probe path verification. TheCMM environment, fixture and the location of the part on the machinecan be defined for simulation and crash detection of 5-axis measurementprograms.13 AIMS Metrology
QC-CALC Real Time collects and displays measurement results from allCMMs, Video CMMs, and hand gauges without operator intervention. Anoperator can create reports and export data to spreadsheets, databases,and to QC-CALC SPC or other SPC programs. The program provides oneinterface for all machines and one interface for all outputs. QC-CALCOffice Buddy integrates with Minitab, JMP and MS Excel to run reportsusing the CMM data collected by QC-CALC Real-Time. QC- Sort canquickly identify bad parts on a multiple-part inspection fixture.T H E B E N E F I TS Interfaces with other software programslike ERP for streamlined dataflow Collect big data in real time Supports higher throughput14 AIMS Metrology
ARE YOU PARTNEREDWITH THE RIGHT OEM?When it comes to metrology, you need a team with decades of combinedengineering, programming and service experience. Our team also has indepth field knowledge about a wide range of industries. We design, buildand assemble our shop floor and laboratory CMMs right here in the U.S.We engineer our machines around Renishaw 5-axis technology. Andwe calibrate and program our equipment. In fact, our calibration andprogramming continues to grow because companies are asking us to takeon their part programming tasks indefinitely and become an extension oftheir quality control program.These things give us a bird’s eye view of what the machine and theprogrammer need to accomplish for manufacturers in a very competitivemarketplace. That makes us unique. Collectively, we represent hundreds ofyears of experience. Our team is comprised of engineers with experiencein a diverse number of industries, which gives us the tools to moreeffectively interpret drawings and handle a wide array of specifications.15 AIMS Metrology
CONCLUSIONYou can’t improve what you can’t measure. If you would like to speak witha CMM expert, reach out to AIMS Metrology at:(937) 320-4930www.aimsmetrology.com.16 AIMS Metrology
When it comes to metrology, you need a team with decades of combinedengineering, field, programming, and service experieince. AIMS Metrologyis that company.We design, build and assemble our shop floor and laboratory CMMsright here in the U.S. We engineer our machines around Renishaw 5-axistechnology. And, we support our CMMs with QC-CALC and MODUSsoftware. We’re equipped to guide our customers because there are veryfew market brands that members of our team haven’t sourced, serviced orprogrammed at one time or another.The intelligence we’ve gained from years of hands-on experience qualifiesus to help guide our customers’ choices today. Let us provide you with aturnkey solution that eliminates the guesswork for both the software andthe hardware.AIMS Metrology2580 Kohnle Dr. Miamisburg, OH 45342937.320.4930 ddelph@aimsmetrology.com
AIMS Metrology 2580 Kohnle Dr. Miamisburg, OH 45342 937.320.4930 ddelph@aimsmetrology.com When it comes to metrology, you need a team with decades of combined engineering, field, programming, and service experieince. AIMS Metrology is that company. We design, build and assemb
