circular test shows how the axes work together to move the machine in a circular path. The deviations from a perfect circle are caused by errors such as backlash, servomismatch, scale mismatch, machine geometry, periodic errors, stick-slip, etc. A polar plot is then generated to show the machines true contouring capabilities. Because of the unique capabilities, High Data Rates, (up to 1000 data/sec), High Resolution (0.01 µm - 0.000001 ") and Small Radius, (as small as 0.1"), dynamic errors at high machine feed rates can also be determined. The WindowsTM software, running on any IBM compatible computer, is user friendly and designed to collect and analyze data in accordance with a variety of industry standards. MAJOR FEATURES AND BENEFITS •Easy to setup and operate. • Non-contact, no cables to worry about, no friction or bearings. •Radius can be varied continuously from 0.1" to 3". •High data rates, up to 1000 data/second. •N.I.S.T. traceable laser accuracy. •WindowsTM software and Notebook PC. • Static calibration and dynamic tuning "two instruments in one". •Automatic environmental compensation •Compact and portable. •Measures velocity and acceleration. MAJOR APPLICATIONS •Calibration of CNC machine tools and CMM's. •Squareness of machine axes. •Quality control Maintenance. •Dynamic testing of machines. The unique property of the MCV-500 Laser Calibration System is the single aperture optical arrangement. Using a flat-mirror as the target and aligning the mirror to be perpendicular to the laser beam, the mirror motion along the laser beam direction can be measured. Since the mirror motion does not displace the laser beam, the alignment of the measurement is not affected. Therefore, the displacement of a circular path, along the beam direction can be measured. By combining the data from two axes, a polar plot of the motion can be generated. Specifications
