The MT-Check system can measure the component error of the three linear axes of the machine tool, and it simultaneously measures the error of each linear axis in X, Y, and Z directions, including the positioning error, the straightness error relative to the other two directions, or the squareness error of both linear axes. The measurement procedure and method are based on ISO 230-2.

MT-Check system includes

Position Inspector
Position analyzer

The R-Test system can measure the location error of the rotary axis of the machine tool, and it can also measure the position error of the rotary axis (e.g., C-axis) in the direction of the other two linear axes (e.g. X and Y axis), including the positioning error of the rotary axis relative to the two linear axes, the squareness error with the two linear axes, the maximum geometrical error - Q value, and the maximum dynamic error - P value. Squareness error, geometrical error - Q value and dynamical error - P value are measured according to ISO 10791-6.

R-Test system includes

Rotary inspector
Rotary analyzer

Linear Axis Positioning Error Inspector (Position Inspector)

The positioning accuracy of any machine tool is of paramount importance. It controls how and when the final product is within tolerance. As time passes, positioning accuracy can deteriorate, product accuracy can be out of tolerance, and productivity can be reduced. The Position Inspector measurement system quickly and accurately measures the positioning accuracy of linear axes on machine tools.

Rapid and automatic verification of linear axis positioning accuracy of machine tool.

It provides a rapid and automated method to calibrate the linear axis positioning accuracy of a machine tool. The Position Inspector can perform an immediate "health check" during normal production, taking fully automated measurements in less than five minutes to obtain the positioning accuracy of the entire machine tool.

Advantages

✓ Calibration of linear axes to sub-micron accuracy within minutes
✓ Reduce measurement downtime by 90% compared to laser interferometer measurements
✓ Reduce rework and part scrap by checking the positioning error of the tool instead of the part accuracy check
✓ Improve accuracy and tracking of parts through digital reports
✓ Positioning error history function to provide trends in tool performance over time
✓ Set error thresholds to determine when the tool's linear axis accuracy is out of tolerance
✓ Smart software that provides compensation data so calibration can be taken to avoid reduc-tions in productivity

A calibrated and traceable cross-shaped standard test is used as the measurement tool. All tests are in accordance with ISO 230 standards. Measurement reports are generated online immediately after the measurement is completed, simplifying internal quality control and providing auditable documentation of the accuracy status of the tool positioning.

✓ ✓ 0.2 μm linear axis measurement accuracy
✓ Measurement time under five minutes
✓ Measurement of linearity, straightness and angular error are according to ISO 230-1 and ISO 230-2
✓ Online quality reports of status and trend data

• Linear Axis Positioning Error Analyzer (Position Analyzer)

This analyzer provides the required measurement functions when in-depth analysis and diagnosis of linear axis positioning errors of a machine tool are required. The system provides a simple yet powerful principle for measuring 3D positioning accuracy and linearity errors of machines according to ISO 230 and other standards.

In-depth information about the linear axis positioning error of your machine tool

This analyzer is suitable for measurement applications where the size or layout of the tool requires special definition. The geometric error of the linear axis of the tool is determined by measuring a calibrated test rod with a low thermal expansion ratio containing several standard balls. Otherwise, a customer-defined and calibrated standard ball is used. Geometric error measurements are performed with IBS's patented auto-centering Trinity (wireless) or Triton (wired) displacement probes, which can simultaneously measure dynamic displacement in the X, Y and Z axes.

The range of probe measurements is quite large and can be easily set up without the complicated procedure of aligning the probe with a standard ball. A test rod with several standard balls can be measured in just a few minutes, and the results can be obtained for all aspects of positioning accuracy, repeatability and the linearity deviation of this digital linear axis.

Advantages

✓ Simple setup without an alignment program, providing the same accuracy as laser interferometer ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓ 
✓ Measurement of positioning accuracy and linearity deviations can be done in a few minutes
✓ In-depth analysis of characteristic physical parameters for positioning error data. For e.g., rever-sal error and backlash evaluation
✓ Qualified measurement procedures and standards as machine acceptance tests
✓ 0.2 μm. linear axis measurement accuracy
✓ 測量時間在5分鐘以下。
✓ Measurement of linearity, straightness and angularity errors are according to ISO 230-1 and ISO 230-2 standards
✓ The measured positioning errors are directly matched to the controller compensation table

• Rotary Shaft Positioning Error Inspector (Rotary Inspector)

Verifying the performance of 5-axis machine tool can be complicated. The Rotary Inspector provides a revolutionary method to simplify this process by quickly assessing and calibrating motion errors to improve performance.

Rapid and automatic verification of linear axis positioning accuracy of machine tools.

Five-axis machining is changing the face of advanced manufacturing. Monitoring and controlling machine accuracy is essential to deliver the required 5-axis machine tooling performance. Therefore, IBS set out to make it simple and fast enough to integrate into normal production, avoiding scrap, rework and unnecessary test samples. The Rotary Inspector meets this need.

The Rotary Inspector can be integrated into the production schedule for accuracy and speed to determine and correct key performance parameters. It provides a simple way to ensure the geometric accuracy and dynamic performance of the machine.

In accordance with ISO measurement specifications, the Rotary Inspector performs fully automatic measurements in less than one minute to derive the total accuracy of a 5-axis machine tool. It also calculates pivot line offsets (position error) and squareness error to generate standard machine quality reports, simplify internal quality management of machines and provide auditable documentation of machine status.

Optionally available with the Data Management module. This software provides an overview of the history and current status of all machines integrated into the quality management program. The 5-axis machine tool can be monitored and data logged by group, by unit or by plant level. This provides real-time feedback on the quality of machines in the factory where the 5-axis machine tool is installed. This can help improve machine scheduling, reduce errors and meet customer requirements.

✓ 0.2μm measurement accuracy according to ISO10191-6 measurement specifications
✓ Error measurement time within one minute and optional in-line controller error correction function
✓ Automatic generation of ISO definition of rotary axis positioning error quality report and pre-diction of geometric and surface error maximum
✓ Browse the history and current status of all machines by group, unit or plant

For comprehensive analysis and diagnosis of 5-axis machine tool, the Rotary Analyzer puts all the features in your hands. Machine tool developers and professional maintenance providers can quantify the performance of 4-axis and 5-axis machine tools in real time through static and dynamic measurements.

In-depth calibration technology for rotary axis errors in machine tools

From hidden controller errors to misaligned couplings or bearing performance problems, the Rotary Analyzer enables unprecedented characterization of true machine performance parameters. This innovative measurement system combines a 3D measurement probe with a pre-calibrated stand-ard mother ball to perform machine measurements that go beyond conventional laser interferometers and ballbar meters. The system is designed for high-end users, such as 5-axis machine tool manufac-turers and machine maintenance vendors.

Advantages

✓ Measurement of 5-axis machine tool positioning errors in 3D mode
✓ Static and dynamic measurement with micron accuracy (micron)
✓ Calibration of rotary pivot positioning errors and squareness error
✓ Easy compensation of mechanism motion parameters in the controller
✓ Dynamic analysis, including FFT and pole coordinates
✓ Machine acceptance recommendations according to ISO 10791-6

Conventional 5-axis machine tool calibration methods, such as ballbar or laser interferometer, allow individual measurement of each axis. With the help of the Rotary Analyzer, the true 3D cutting path can be precisely determined at the cutting point of the machine tool. The actual error data required to optimize the 5-axis machine tool and the resulting product quality will become predictable.

The software can be easily programmed to perform a range of customer-defined test procedures, including ISO standard measurements. Furthermore, static and dynamic tests can be performed, and in-depth analysis of the performance of 5-axis machine tool rotary axis positioning error characteristics can also be carried out.

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