[To...] Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I understand this is a bit "off topic" but has anyone ever seen, or know of a source for, a ceramic cylinder used for calibrating machine tools? Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/17406-precision-ceramic-cylinder/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
[No...] Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 One source I found: https://www.microplan-group.com/en/prod ... ts-ac.html Does it have to be ceramic? Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/17406-precision-ceramic-cylinder/#findComment-97528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Please sign in to view this quote. Thanks Norbert. I found the same website. We're looking for a local supplier here in the US but would consider going outside US if only option. Due to the size, ceramic is a much lighter and easier to handle option. Obviously, more stable from a temperature point of view. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/17406-precision-ceramic-cylinder/#findComment-97530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ow...] Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I've seen them used to tram in lathe axis but, would work for anything I suppose. In my experience, a ceramic square is generally used on milling type of machinery but, I could see using both too. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/17406-precision-ceramic-cylinder/#findComment-97532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 It would be used primarily for setting up Fanuc Robo-Drills and other milling machines before we ship them to customers. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/17406-precision-ceramic-cylinder/#findComment-97534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ow...] Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Taking the cost of ceramic and the damage that would incur if it was dropped into account, I'd be inclined to looking at some the newer laser methods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odBi0cmIBYA Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/17406-precision-ceramic-cylinder/#findComment-97536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[To...] Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 We do use laser on some applications but they're only using this gage to check the tram of the machines. Link to comment https://qualityforum.zeiss.com/topic/17406-precision-ceramic-cylinder/#findComment-97538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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