BALLBAR

BALLBAR

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document describes the Ballbar tool from Automated Precision Inc. (API), designed for rapid performance checks of machine tools by assessing contouring accuracy through circular path movement analysis.
Key Features:
  • Functionality: The Ballbar measures deviations in machine tool movements and presents data in a polar plot format.
  • Efficiency: It enhances manufacturing efficiency with straightforward operation and automatic error identification.
  • Design: Features a unique parallel spring suspension for accurate and frictionless measurement.
  • Extensions: Offers extensions up to 1.5 meters for large machine tools.
Error Parameters Measured:
  • Backlash
  • Squareness
  • Strike-Slip
  • Servo Lag
  • Straightness
  • Scale Mismatch
  • Machine & Servo Vibration
Technical Specifications:
  • Resolution: 0.25 μm (10 μin)
  • Accuracy: 0.5 μm (20 μin)
  • Dimensions: 88.9 mm x 50.8 mm x 43.2 mm (3.5 in x 2 in x 1.7 in)
  • Weight: 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Contact Information: 15000 Johns Hopkins Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 | 1-800-537-2720 | [email protected] | www.apisensor.com
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BALLBAR Rapid Tool Performance Check Resolution 0.25 μm (10 μin) Accuracy 0.5 μm (20 μin) Dimensions 88.9 mm x 50.8 mm x 43.2 mm (3.5 in x 2 in x 1.7 in) Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs) Increase Manufacturing Efficiency The telescoping Ballbar from Automated Precision Inc. (API) quickly and easily checks contouring accuracy by testing how machine axes move in a circular path. APIs Ballbar measures the deviation made by the machine tool and displays the data in a polar plot format. Where Ease Meets Precision Straightforward operation and automatic error identification combine with our unique parallel spring suspension that provides extremely accurate and frictionless measurement. For large machine tools, the Ballbar offers extensions up to 1.5 meters in radius. This system is the perfect solution for machine tool quality maintenance. Error Parameters Measured • • • • Backlash Squareness Strike-Slip Servo Lag • Straightness • Scale Mismatch • Machine & Servo Vibration 15000 Johns Hopkins Dr. | Rockville, MD 20850 | 1-800-537-2720 | [email protected] | www.apisensor.com

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