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Form/co-ordinate, optical and vision instrumentation
News Release from: Mahr Federal | Subject: MarForm MFU 100
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 October 2004
Measuring machine knows the form
The MarForm MFU 100 has been designed to take reference quality 3D and form measurements onto the shop floor.
The MarForm MFU 100 has been designed to take reference quality 3D and form measurements onto the shop floor Developed in conjunction with Bosch for measuring fuel injection components, the system delivers highly accurate and cost-efficient measurements of both form and position within a measuring volume of 1 litre
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This new MarForm MFU 100 really takes form measurement capability to a new level", said Pat Nugent, Vice President, Metrology Systems, at Mahr Federal.
"With its small measuring volume and ability to generate higher quality angle measurements, we can measure things like straightness on sealing seat surfaces with a much lower degree of uncertainty than ever before".
In addition to traditional form and position measurements such as cylindricity, concentricity, and parallelism, the MFU 100 also accurately measures diameter and angle on parts such as sealing cones, and a wide range of other features.
The MarForm MFU 100 incorporates a temperature controlled enclosure so a wide range of form measurements can be taken right on the shop floor.
A motorised centring tilt table, in conjunction with a T7W motorised probe and motorised y-axis, provides fully automated measurement, facilitating operation by shop floor personnel.
All axes are combined to provide minimum measuring uncertainty.
For example, the horizontal x-axis passes through the workpiece centre, allowing "true parallelism", free from other measurement influences.
The new MarWin form evaluation software package drives the MFU 100, and will provide a new platform for other Mahr Federal products in the future.
MarWin allows control of the unit in three modes: a basic mode for simple piece part measurements; a teach-in mode, where operators can learn and do; and a text editor mode which can be used to create specific part programs.
The software uses large, user-friendly icons and easy-to-follow navigation to provide a range of services, including clear logging and electronic documentation, as well as compatibility with corporate networks.
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