Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CMM advise?

On 1/30/2011 10:37 AM, timgoldstein wrote:

>
> Anyone on the list have experience with using either manual or DCC CMM
> machines? For this not following the acronyms, CMM is a Coordinated
> Measuring Machine. DCC is a automatic/CNC type of these machines.
>
> Shopping around for one now and have no experience with one, just know
> that if you can't measure it you can't machine it. At this point I
> think I like the Wenzel German made machines because they use all
> Renishaw scales and probes, are granite based, and seem to have more
> direct support with the self owned US seller.
>
> Any ideas, suggestions, or input for someone that know nothing about a
> CMM, but is looking to buy?
>
> Thanks,
> Tim Goldstein
> A2Z Corp
> A2Z CNC division
> 3955 S Mariposa St
> Englewood CO 80110
> 720 833-9300
> Toll Free 877 754-7465
>
> www.A2ZCorp.us/store
> USA made accessories for desktop mills & lathes.
>

A place I used to work had a faro arm that was pretty accurate.
http://www.faro.com

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