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Machine Calibration
High-precision linear laser interferometry, rotary axis indexing calibration, straightness, and squareness testing compliant with ISO 230-2 standards.
Laser Calibration of CNC
High-precision laser interferometer & CNC machine positioning calibration system for multi-axis machine tools.
Comprehensive multi-axis CNC positioning calibration system using optical laser vectors. Analyzes thermal growth compensation, axis backlash dynamics, and multi-directional positioning accuracy.
Delivers baseline positioning accuracy certificates, dynamic axis lag profiles, and NABL-traceable reference documentation required for ISO 9001 quality audits.
Rotary Axis Calibration
Calibrates rotary axes for accurate angular positioning and indexing.
Measures angular positioning accuracy up to ±1 arc-second using rotary laser calibrators and optical polygon encoders. Analyzes angular error, indexing repeatability, and rotational hysteresis on rotary tables.
Produces 360° angular error polar charts and offset lookup tables to ensure exact indexing tolerances during 4th and 5th axis multi-sided machining.
Off-Axis Rotary Calibration
Measures rotary axis errors when positioned away from the center line.
Specialized measurement of rotary axis behavior off the physical center line. Evaluates eccentricity, tilt error motion, and pivot point offset errors critical for simultaneous 5-axis contouring.
Calculates pivot point center offsets and volumetric tilt vectors, allowing CNC controllers to update tool center point control (TCPC / RTCP) parameters.
Axis Straightness Testing
Checks linear deviations in axis movement along travel length.
Measures straightness error in both horizontal (Ey) and vertical (Ez) planes along full axis travel using straightness laser optics and electronic precision levels. Identifies guideway wear and bed sag.
Provides micron-level straightness deviation graphs along travel length, guiding mechanical wedge adjustments, gib tightening, and bed leveling.
Squareness Testing
Verifies perpendicularity between machine axes for geometric precision.
Measures 90° squareness (out-of-squareness) between X-Y, Y-Z, and X-Z machine axes using laser square optics and precision granite square masters. Essential for true rectangular part geometry.
Quantifies squareness error in microns per meter (µm/m) and angular arc-seconds, giving clear instructions for mechanical shimming or software squareness compensation.
Machine Health Diagnose (Ballbar Test)
Evaluates overall CNC performance by analyzing circular interpolation errors.
Quick, highly effective circularity test using a telescoping magnetic ballbar. Analyzes circular contouring accuracy, backlash, reversal spikes, lateral play, and servo mismatch in under 15 minutes.
Generates polar plot diagnostic charts detailing exact backlash (µm), servo mismatch (ms), and squareness error, enabling targeted mechanical repairs before major machine breakdown.
Machine Analyse
Comprehensive CNC diagnostics, circularity ballbar testing, preventive maintenance contracts (PMC), and complete machine geometric overhauls.
Preventive Maintenance Contract (PMC)
Scheduled maintenance to ensure consistent machine performance and reliability.
Customized periodic maintenance agreement covering periodic alignment verification, lubrication system inspection, ball screw backlash check, CNC parameter backup, and filter replacement.
Provides structured annual maintenance logs, health trend charts, and proactive service recommendations to reduce un-planned factory downtime by up to 80%.
CNC Geometric Overhaul & Bed Realignment
Complete CNC machine bed re-leveling, guideway scraping, and ball screw preload correction.
Comprehensive mechanical restoration including foundation bed re-leveling, precision hand scraping of Turcite/guideways, ball screw bearing replacement, and spindle headstock re-alignment.
Pre- and post-overhaul comparative inspection certificates documenting restored factory geometric tolerances, zero axis stick-slip, and extended CNC service life.
Software Troubleshooting
CNC controller software diagnostic, PLC logic troubleshooting, parameter recovery, and error clearing.
Comprehensive diagnostic troubleshooting for CNC controller software (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mitsubishi). Resolves alarm codes, axis motion faults, PLC ladder logic errors, encoder communication glitches, and parameter corruption.
Delivers software fault diagnostic report, PLC ladder modification logs, backup parameter archives, and alarm clearance certificates.
Ballscrew Replacement
Precision CNC ballscrew replacement, support bearing assembly, end play removal, and preload adjustment.
On-site replacement of worn or damaged CNC linear axis ballscrews and support bearings. Precision alignment to guide rails, axial end play elimination, rotational torque check, and laser pitch error recalibration after assembly.
Provides axial runout certification, pre-and-post replacement backlash measurements, and post-assembly laser positioning calibration reports.
Machine Leveling & Relocation
Turnkey CNC machine plant relocation, anchor bolting, electronic level bed alignment, and geometric re-commissioning.
Complete turnkey CNC machine dismantling, plant relocation, foundation anchor bolting, and precision bed leveling using electronic precision levels (accuracy 0.001 mm/m). Restores bed twist-free baseline alignment.
Bed levelness contour plot, axis twist verification certificates, and re-commissioning geometric alignment reports.
Axis Servo Tuning
Dynamic servo motor & drive gain optimization to eliminate quadrant spikes, backlash lag, and contouring errors.
Optimization of CNC servo loop gain parameters (position loop gain, velocity loop gain, feedforward gain, and notch filter settings). Eliminates quadrant spikes, reduces dynamic contouring lag, and minimizes vibration during high-speed machining.
Renders pre and post tuning ballbar circularity plots, frequency response bode plots, and optimized controller parameter backup files.
LM Guideway Parallelism Checking
Linear motion guide rail parallelism, straightness, and rail elevation gap inspection.
High-precision measurement of linear motion (LM) guide rail parallelism and vertical height alignment using laser straightness optics, electronic levels, and dial indicators. Identifies guide rail wear, runner block play, and mounting surface distortions.
Rail parallelism deviation curves (µm vs travel length), runner block preload verification reports, and mounting rail shimming guide documents.
CMM Analyse
Specialized Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) volumetric error mapping, multisensor probe calibration, air-cushion relocation leveling, and 3D GD&T inspection.
CMM Volumetric Error Compensation & Mapping
Full 21-parameter geometric error mapping for 3D Coordinate Measuring Machines.
Measures all 21 kinematic error components (linear, straightness, pitch, roll, yaw, squareness) across the CMM working volume. Creates 3D software error map files to achieve sub-micron volumetric measuring accuracy.
Produces 3D volumetric error map files loaded into CMM inspection software (PC-DMIS, Calypso, Modus) along with ISO 10360 length measurement uncertainty certificates.
CMM Probe & Sensor Calibration
Calibration and stylus qualification for touch-trigger, star, and optical scanning probes.
Sub-micron calibration and stylus geometry qualification for touch-trigger, star stylus configurations, continuous scanning heads, and non-contact optical sensors on CMM systems.
Delivers stylus sphere diameter qualification certificates, probing repeatability reports (sub-micron probing error MPEP), and force calibration audit records.
CMM Relocation, Leveling & Verification
Turnkey CMM relocation, anti-vibration air cushion leveling, and post-move laser calibration.
End-to-end relocation service: mechanical clamping, dismantling, transport, anti-vibration air-cushion foundation leveling, granite table alignment, and complete post-move laser re-calibration.
Post-relocation ISO 10360 reverification certificate, environmental vibration dampening audit report, and NABL measurement calibration stickers.
Quality Instruments Analyse
NABL-traceable calibration and certification for precision standards, master setting rings, air electronic column units, height masters, and 2D vision measuring systems.
Standards & Setting Masters Calibration
NABL-traceable calibration of plain plug/ring standards, thread masters, fixed snap tools, and setting rings.
High-accuracy laboratory calibration of plain plug masters, plain ring masters, master setting rings, thread plug/ring standards, and fixed snap tools using master comparators.
NABL-traceable calibration certificate detailing exact micron wear against nominal size, expanded measurement uncertainty, and recommended recalibration due date.
Air Electronic Column Unit Calibration
Pressure transducer calibration, tri-color bar display verification, and multi-channel air jet setup.
Pneumatic pressure transducer calibration, bar graph display verification, auto-drain filter pressure stability testing, and multi-channel air plug/snap jet setup.
Pneumatic linearity calibration curves (0.0001 mm resolution verification), wrong-master calibration alert test records, and auto-drain filter pressure stability reports.
2D Height Master & Height Column Calibration
Vertical height master and motorized linear height column calibration.
Calibration of 2D linear height masters and motorized height columns (Trimos, Mitutoyo, TESA). Verifies linear scale accuracy, perpendicularity, touch probe force, and squareness.
Linear encoder accuracy error curves, column perpendicularity measurement charts, touch probe repeat accuracy report, and NABL calibration sticker.
Optical Vision Measuring System Calibration
Optical grid distortion correction, magnification calibration, and lighting alignment for 2D vision systems.
Sub-pixel edge detection calibration, optical distortion grid correction, stage X-Y linear scale calibration, and surface/contour lighting alignment for non-contact 2D vision systems.
Optical grid distortion calibration matrix, lens magnification verification report, sub-pixel edge measurement certificate, and stage X-Y axis scale calibration curves.
Applicable Standards (Top References)
Our calibration work is carried out in accordance with internationally recognised standards to ensure measurement traceability and technical credibility.
ISO Standards
International Organization for Standardization
- →ISO 230 Series – Machine tool test code (Geometric & positioning accuracy)
- →ISO 230-2 – Positioning accuracy & repeatability
- →ISO 230-4 – Circular test (Ballbar analysis)
VDI Standards
Verein Deutscher Ingenieure
- →VDI/DGQ 3441 – Statistical evaluation of machine tool accuracy
- →VDI 2617 – Accuracy of coordinate measuring systems
- →VDI 2852 – Machine tool performance testing
JIS Standards
Japanese Industrial Standards
- →JIS B 6201 – Machine tool testing methods
- →JIS B 6330 – Machining center accuracy inspection
- →JIS B 6190 – Ballbar testing methodology
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