Renishaw的赤道比较测量系统现在包括新的流程监视软件，该软件显示了检查功能的测量结果以及每个功能的测量历史记录，并通过添加到Shop层的用户界面中的监视窗口立即通过监视窗口。直观的组织者前端软件与Renishaw的综合MODUS™程序一起使用，允许操作员根据上次大师以来的温度限制，零件数量或时间来管理重新制定过程。状态条形图显示了最后一部分的检查结果，该结果是标称两侧的公差比例。操作员可以配置系统以在零件功能上设置额外的警告限制，超出了检查程序已设定的通过/失败公差限制，从而使他们能够在流程达到公差的100％之前采取行动。条形图在警告限制下旋转橙色，如果超过了通行/失败公差，则条形将红色变红，并通过向操作员发出屏幕上的消息进行重新制定。
History of measurement
选择检查的功能更改图表，以显示前面部分上该功能的值。可以更改量表以显示最近部分的历史，或扩展以显示更多零件，使操作员能够发现该过程中的任何趋势 - 该功能在处理切割型磨损或其他导致其他因素时特别有用漂移过程。如果功能的值稳步向其公差极限逐渐漂移，则操作员或工程师可以决定应用工具偏移量或更改用于该功能的切割工具。该图显示了记录重新储存点时的公差和警告限，以及垂直线。
Managing re-mastering
One of Equator’s key strengths is that it can operate in factories with wide temperature variation, due to its ability to cope with changes in shop-floor temperature by employing the traditional method of comparing production parts to a reference master part and re-zeroing the system with an inspection routine on the master part. This re-mastering is as swift as measuring a production part and immediately compensates for any change in the thermal conditions of the shop-floor environment. The process monitor now makes this even easier to manage by using a built-in sensor to detect changes in ambient temperature and warn the operator that re-mastering is needed. Engineers can set upper and lower drift limits – if the temperature chart is selected, the measured values can be seen plotted against each part inspected. Alternatively, the engineer can specify that re-mastering is required after a certain elapsed time or after a certain number of measurement cycles. The software automatically switches from measure mode into master mode, so the operator can run the mastering routine.
Historical measured data can be exported in two formats: .csv for use in spreadsheets or .jpg images for use in reports. These options are available through on-screen buttons and allow either file format to be saved on the Equator Controller or on a network location for other applications to use.
Equator principle of operation
Equator is a radical alternative to traditional dedicated gauging. The patented, low-cost design is capable of high-speed comparative gauging for inspection of high-volume manufactured parts. Equator is a lightweight, fast and highly repeatable gauge with “push-button” simplicity. It can switch between parts in seconds, making it ideal for flexible manufacturing processes or accepting parts from multiple machines.
Users take a production part and measure it on a co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) to establish the variation from CAD or drawing nominals. The results from CMMs can be configured to be used directly with the Equator software. With the calibration file loaded into the software, measurements made in the Equator system can be referred back to the CAD or drawing nominals.
Supported by a turnkey installation service and global support network, Equator systems are installed in multiple automotive, aerospace, medical and electronic companies around the world. Renishaw’s extensive network of Equator support engineers allows projects that are initiated in one country or region to be easily transferred and locally supported in multiple locations. There are more than 70 regional support offices, and multiple approved partners, in all industrialized areas of the world.
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