API’s Radian PLUS Tracker Improved Processes at Mahindra After Years of Quality Work from the T3 From 2010-2018, Mahindra used API’s T3 Laser Tracker in their automotive assemblies in India to great success. But as their tolerances, production times, and budgets grew...
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API STRENGTHENS METROLOGY SERVICES WITH ACQUISITION OF EXACT LASER MEASUREMENTS
API further extends its reach into the automotive sector Automated Precision, Inc (API) has today announced the acquisition of Exact Laser Measurements, Inc a leading provider of portable metrology services to the North America Automotive and Aerospace sectors....
Control RS
Control RS Following the request of our client we carried out a control of all the diameters and staves in order to analyze the geometry of a spherical tap. This made it possible to validate the conformity of the RS and to avoid machining. At the same time the...
3 Ways to Ensure the Accuracy of Your Laser Tracker
3 Ways to Ensure the Accuracy of Your Laser Tracker Over time, Laser Tracker operators naturally see an erosion in the product’s performance. Wear and tear from regular use, plus a host of environmental factors, create a slippage in accuracy over time (even on a daily...
3 Strategies for Using a Laser Tracker to Measure Difficult Spaces
The paradox of modern manufacturing is that as designs of machined parts become more complex and difficult to navigate, they require more intricate and precise three-dimensional measurements. Cockpit assemblies, vacuum chambers, turbine housings and railroad cars are...
API Tracker In Action On A Turbine
API Tracker In Action On A Turbine Measurement of PELTON diameters without injectors directly on flange with wedges mounted in only 1 position. In this position our tracker to measure the plane very close to the coupling plate but also the casing of the wheel and all...
API Launches Portable Measuring Arm
API Launches Portable Measuring Arm Over the past decade, the role of the Portable Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM) has dramatically increased, performing versatile measurement of production parts on the manufacturing floor. In addition, the seamless...
3 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Using Laser Trackers
A laser tracker is a powerful tool in the metrologist’s arsenal, but only if it’s used correctly. This white paper serves as a guide for avoiding three of the most common mistakes associated with operating laser trackers. Whether it’s a matter of...
API’s XD Laser Verifies Trumpf’s TruMatic 7000 Faster, More Accurately
The Laser Interferometer Captures All Degrees of Freedom in Fewer Measurements with a User-Friendly Process When Trumpf saw API’s XD Laser at a trade show, they immediately recognized that it could measure the three degrees of freedom (DoF) needed for production of...
Dr.Lau Q & A
Dr.Lau Q & A 1) Is there anything that surprises you about metrology technology today? As far as the tech is concerned, I don’t think so. API is one of the companies that has set the technology trend. For instance, 10, 15 years ago, I anticipated non-contact...