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Cav
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
want!
looks so easy and would save masses of time. Having to probe a part on the CMM then run a new setup for a scan with different equipment is time consuming.
looks so easy and would save masses of time. Having to probe a part on the CMM then run a new setup for a scan with different equipment is time consuming.
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
In short, Kwacky...
Traditional CMM's use Touch Probes. These travel around the part in X,Y,Z movements and take single points. It's SLOW. They are also just a fancy switch - the contacts break (increasing circuit resistance) when the probe touches the part and the system reads the encoders on the CMM at that point in time.
REVO uses 5 axis (X,Y,Z,A,B) and scans across the surface taking 10's-1000's of points every second. You get a lot more data so you can produce a more accurate measurement as you are able to ignore misreadings produced by dirt on the inspection part. This CMM probe head sends light down the hollow carbon fibre tube and detects the angle of reflection thus knowing how much flex has occured in the carbone tube. This data, couple with the encoders on the CMM, produces the actualy measurement of the part.
Or...
Touchy touchy and slidy slidy. Hope that helps because I can't simplify it anymore!!
Traditional CMM's use Touch Probes. These travel around the part in X,Y,Z movements and take single points. It's SLOW. They are also just a fancy switch - the contacts break (increasing circuit resistance) when the probe touches the part and the system reads the encoders on the CMM at that point in time.
REVO uses 5 axis (X,Y,Z,A,B) and scans across the surface taking 10's-1000's of points every second. You get a lot more data so you can produce a more accurate measurement as you are able to ignore misreadings produced by dirt on the inspection part. This CMM probe head sends light down the hollow carbon fibre tube and detects the angle of reflection thus knowing how much flex has occured in the carbone tube. This data, couple with the encoders on the CMM, produces the actualy measurement of the part.
Or...
Touchy touchy and slidy slidy. Hope that helps because I can't simplify it anymore!!
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Cav
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
Having just found the build cost price, I'd imagine you'll be needing to fork out £50k+ for one of those
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
I had no idea till I read Cav's explanation. I know pretty much nothing about CNC/CMM except what they stand for.
So basically a 3D machining copier?
So basically a 3D machining copier?
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Cav
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control and what that really means is a computer controls a machine (CNC Milling Machines are computer control machines similar to the manual ones)
CMM stands for Coordinate Measurement Machine which is a computer controlled ruler effectively - it measures stuff.
@Kiwi - it isn't a 3D copier but you can backwards engineer very easily from a CMM
CMM stands for Coordinate Measurement Machine which is a computer controlled ruler effectively - it measures stuff.
@Kiwi - it isn't a 3D copier but you can backwards engineer very easily from a CMM
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
I like the sound of your job, seems a darn sight more interesting than mine!Cav wrote:CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control and what that really means is a computer controls a machine (CNC Milling Machines are computer control machines similar to the manual ones)
CMM stands for Coordinate Measurement Machine which is a computer controlled ruler effectively - it measures stuff.
@Kiwi - it isn't a 3D copier but you can backwards engineer very easily from a CMM
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
They're taking applications for Apprentices now! haha..kiwikrasher wrote: I like the sound of your job, seems a darn sight more interesting than mine!
I've not long started my permanent role but I've had the pleasure of working in all manor of areas within Metrology (No, not the weather people) and gotten out to see all manor of people too which is nice. Pay should be good but the perks are worth it anyway
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Glad you are enjoying it Cav, that's half the battle of life won right there.
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Cav
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Re: Kawasaki Inspection Systems
Enjoy is a strong word... I merely put up with it! 
To be honest, the role I'm in is not where I see myself in 5 years but I understand I am only a few rungs up the ladder and my legs aren't long enough to take me straight to the top. I'll work my way up, probably make a few sideways steps and just keep plugging away at it.
Considering I started in this company 4 years ago earning £10k, I'm now on £23k aged 22 - can't say much fairer than that
To be honest, the role I'm in is not where I see myself in 5 years but I understand I am only a few rungs up the ladder and my legs aren't long enough to take me straight to the top. I'll work my way up, probably make a few sideways steps and just keep plugging away at it.
Considering I started in this company 4 years ago earning £10k, I'm now on £23k aged 22 - can't say much fairer than that
