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INTEGRATING INSPECTION FOR FASTER SETUPS Inspection probes from Renishaw ( renishaw.com ) and the new SMOOTH CNC from Mazak ( mazakusa.com ) work together in what Mazak calls "SMOOTH Set & Inspect." The process streamlines the use of inspection technology for part setup, inspection, or tool setting on Mazak machine tools with the new control. MACHINING Intuitive and easy to use, according to Mazak, the user interface, inspection programs and data collection can be customized to fit specific shop applications. Creating inspec- tion cycles is simply a matter of following straightforward click-through navigation guides. To perform the SMOOTH Set & Inspect process, the user positions the probe over the feature to be measured, then selects the type of feature from the software. The operator then enters the appropriate feature parameters and runs the program from the SMOOTH control. The user has instant access to inspection results, and instant oppor- tunity to implement and recheck the necessary corrections to machining programs. POSITION VS SPEED Productivity gain is always positive, but often involves a tradeoff—faster throughput or increased accuracy. Naturally this depends on customer requirements, but motion-control providers can usually suggest a process-improvement solution. Aerotech ( aerotech.com ) has many mechanical system controllers into its product portfolio. "Over the last few years, we've introduced the ability to position and control delta robots, hexapods, piezo, and galvo (galvanom- eters—motors with mounted optical mirrors for positioning lasers) axes. Add this to controlling brush, brushless, stepper and third-party drives means one controller can govern all the axes of a machine," says Joseph Profeta, director of the Aerotech control systems group. This results not only in improved machine throughput and/or accuracy, depending on customer requirements, but easier-to-use machines that decrease design and commissioning time. "Engineers use only one tool, meaning less training and quicker expertise. And we've developed advanced control algorithms to provide better tracking than conventional control structures," he adds. Whether defined as improved accuracy or higher throughput, better productivity is the result. Powered by Tiger·tec ® Silver M4000 is the universal system for all users who want to have as many options as possible when milling. The M4000 range can master all machining tasks with our most efficient indexable insert powered by Tiger·tec ® Silver. Whether it is a shoulder milling cutter, high-feed cutter, chamfer milling cutter, or T-slot milling cutter, the square system indexable inserts can be used across the entire M4000 range. Save time and money, and invest in the future. As the Walter Green seal shows: The M4000 is fully CO 2 compensated – from raw material to manufacturing to storage. M4000 Efficiency across all generations. walter-tools.com/us 26