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Article: Absolute Zero CNC.(Inspection & Measurement)

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June 1, 2004
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Mecline scanning laser gauge can measure up to 10 different diameters on one component and feed back the absolute dimensions into the CNC controller. The non-contact measurement, from Scantron Industrial Products, is believed to secure zero-defect production on CNC turning centres.

The use of this technology removes any subjectivity incurred by the machine operator through the use of ...

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