Accurately measuring dimensions for complex parts is essential in high-risk industries like defence, healthcare, and aerospace. Our collection of 5-axis CMMs (coordinate measurement machines) revolutionizes precision and inspection in these industries.
Unlike traditional CMMs, 5-axis measurement offers enhanced movement that allows the machine to infinitely position for quicker and more flexible measurement paths. This cutting-edge capability reduces inspection cycle times and improves throughput without sacrificing precision. They significantly enhance the quality control process, ensuring components meet exact specifications and reducing the risk of failure.
What is a 5-Axis CMM?
5-axis CMM technology consists of a machine that moves in five axes, with a sensory touch probe, a computer control, and a recording system that refines measurement accuracy to 0.0001 inch.
The sensors detect minute deviations, while computer control ensures exact path execution. The recording systems detail the measurements for analysis, enabling consistent quality and compliance with stringent tolerances in precision-critical industries.
The Advantages of 5-Axis CMM Inspection
5-axis CMM inspection offers several significant advantages, from improving accuracy and reducing setup times to efficiently handling complex geometries, making it a powerful tool for precision-driven industries.
1. Enhanced Accuracy and Consistency
CMMs deliver high-level accuracy and reduce errors by automating measurement processes, decreasing reliance on manual input. This automation minimizes operator influence, ensuring consistent, repeatable results. Advanced software further enhances precision, providing reliable data and analysis for quality control in sectors demanding exacting standards, like aerospace and healthcare.
2. Faster Setup and Inspection Times
The 5-axis machine provides faster cycle time by enabling comprehensive measurements in a single operation, reducing or eliminating the need for multiple setups and repositioning. This reduced calibration time streamlines the quality control process and increases productivity. With a single setup, operators save time and effort, ensuring quicker turnaround and reducing downtime.
3. Ability to Handle Complex Geometries
The 5-axis CMM’s flexibility is displayed by measuring complex part configurations like gears, cams, and warped surfaces. Its multi-axis capability allows it to access difficult-to-reach areas without requiring special fixtures or gauges, simplifying the process. This adaptability reduces setup complexity, lowers costs, and enhances efficiency by seamlessly accommodating intricate geometries and surface variations.
The Impact on Industry
Accurate measurements are crucial in defence, healthcare, and aerospace because they ensure safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance. Environmental factors like temperature and humidity can affect precision by causing material expansion or contraction.
The 5-axis CMM compensates for these variations through advanced sensors and calibration techniques, maintaining consistent accuracy under changing conditions. This reliability helps produce components that perform consistently in critical applications.
Ben Machine’s Expertise in 5-Axis CMM Inspection
Ben Machine, specializing in tight tolerance precision parts, stands at the forefront of the machining industry. Our cutting-edge inspection equipment represents our commitment to quality. Our coordinate measuring machines, equipped with state-of-the-art PH20 Renishaw heads, are central to this. These advanced tools enhance our true 5-axis CMM capabilities, improving accuracy while drastically reducing inspection times.
Our skilled CMM programmers have developed versatile inspection routines that seamlessly integrate across all our CMMs. We have invested in optical systems and manual inspection tools for smaller components. These allow us to meticulously inspect features beyond our CMMs’ scope, ensuring precision and excellence at every stage of manufacturing.
