Both
our Mitutoyo B706 and Etalon Derby CMM
systems are fitted with MH20i Renishaw
probes with positional repeatability of
1.5µm.
The
MH20i is a manually adjustable probe head
that
combines the TP20 kinematic stylus module
mount with two axis indexing.
The A-axis rotates through ±180° in
the X-Y plane. The B-axis rotates through
90° in the Z plane. A lever locks the
head in one of up to 168 repeatable positions,
set at 15° increments.
This
technology allows us to continue to provide
zero defect goods to our customers, maintaining
our position as a leader in the aerospace
machining sector.
Inspection
Inspection
is a critical part of our service. As well as
each machine center being equipped with online
CAD stations and measuring gauges we also operate
a dedicated inspection department with two full
time quality control engineers. As a company
with a long term proven track record within the
aerospace and defence industries we understand
what quality means to our customers.
Inspection Department & CMM
The
inspection department is headed by Roy Tibble
who has been with Aerocomponents since 1990.
The inspection department is equipped with CMM
equipment, profile projectors, toolmakers microscopes,
hardness testers and a range of gauges & general
measurement equipment,
full
list here. Depending on the type of contract,
most components will pass through the inspection
department which is connected to our production
management system and CAD/CAM department where
it will be inspected and signed for. We offer
full certificates of conformity and batch traceability.
Shop Floor Inspection
Inspection
is carried out at every level. Machine operatives
are responsible for the quality of their work
and are fully equipped to undertake inspection
as and when required. This procedure not only
identifies program errors but also tool wear
and machine inaccuracies.
Machine Inspection
One
of the most critical components of our production
facility are our machines. These are regularly
inspected for tool wear as well as bearing and
zeroing errors. Because we standardise on the
Hurco machine centers we are able to take machines
off line for inspection and repair as and when
without any loss of production time.
