Bandify3D provides multi-band surface texture analysis for 3D measurement data. It’s an incredibly powerful tool to help you control processes such as painting and coating, to make finishes that satisfy the eye and perform through years of use. Multi-band analysis: see the wavelengths that matter We developed Bandify3D® as a fast, efficient tool for analyzing … Read more
HatchView provides a simple, affordable and yet highly accurate means of measuring crosshatch angle and exploring the consistency and cleanliness of your honing process. No need for expensive equipment. No need for tedious fax film work or large, unwieldy camera systems. Simply connect a camera and begin seeing your surfaces like never before. Crosshatch angle measurement The crosshatched pattern … Read more
Here’s something that you may not know: many, highly critical “cylindrical” surface are not actually very cylindrical. OmniProfile (formerly ProfileMaster) helps you analyze cylindricity on highly stressed roller bearings, pin-bores on pistons, and other nominally cylindrical components. Roller bearings In many highly stressed applications the cylindrical roller cannot be “too cylindrical” – otherwise severe edge … Read more
Have you ever thought about these kinds of blend radius tolerances? We see them all the time, but rarely do we take the time to actually think about what they mean. A maximum blend tolerance defines a zone which actually has “zero tolerance” in the edges. Let’s zoom in a bit and you can see … Read more
Rolling element bearing raceways require tight controls on roundness in order to ensure proper performance. However, the typical specification of Peak-to-Valley roundness using standard filters and standard transmission bands does not necessarily control the roundness features that are related to performance implications such as noise and vibration. In these bearing applications, the “harmonic content” must … Read more
Calculate the lead that can cause leaks Spiral tool marks on a turned shaft may survive grinding operations. When they do, they can make a spinning shaft act like a pump, driving lubricant through rotary shaft seals and out of the interface. The new Xlead software measures spiraling/lead per the Daimler MBN_31007-7 specification. XLead is … Read more