Having an issue on a tight tolerance part. It's got .0005 tolerances all over it and has relatively complex geometry. It's being made on a high-end and brand new 5-axis machine, but we're having trouble maintaining tolerances and location on holes and such. There's very little room for error and we're doing things like monitoring coolant temps and verifying tool lengths in-process.
I came across the Marposs VTS and it seems to promise a lot. Can it deliver? It seems to be able to monitor and correct things like runout (in-line and tilt), tool profile and corner radii, tool edge chipping and deformation and more. If it can do everything it claims, it would be worth it in this application. But I don't want to trust what the salesfolks say. So what say you, experienced machinists and users?
Also, I am sure this little trinket costs a pretty penny... anyone have an idea on costs? I'm guessing the $20-50k range. But I might either be pleasantly surprised or unpleasantly saddened by the price. Just curious on a ballpark range before dealing with salesfolks.
I came across the Marposs VTS and it seems to promise a lot. Can it deliver? It seems to be able to monitor and correct things like runout (in-line and tilt), tool profile and corner radii, tool edge chipping and deformation and more. If it can do everything it claims, it would be worth it in this application. But I don't want to trust what the salesfolks say. So what say you, experienced machinists and users?
Also, I am sure this little trinket costs a pretty penny... anyone have an idea on costs? I'm guessing the $20-50k range. But I might either be pleasantly surprised or unpleasantly saddened by the price. Just curious on a ballpark range before dealing with salesfolks.