Equator gauging systems TM Renishaw’s Equator gauging systems provide speed, repeatability and ease of use for manual and automated applications on the shop floor. Its versatility, flexibility and thermal insensitivity deliver high-speed comparative gauging for inspection of medium to high-volume manufactured parts.

To control manufacturing processes, gauges, such as sets of callipers, go / no-go gauges or bore gauges, have been used for decades. The Equator system is an innovative flexible gauge designed to provide speed, repeatability and ease of use for manual or automated applications on the shop floor. As part of an automated cell • Delivers all the benefits of a standalone Equator gauging system • Connection to robots and controllers eliminates human error and boosts throughput • Offset feedback can be sent directly to the machine tool controllers • Parts can be automatically sorted based on whether...

apply innovation™ With the help of additional IPC software, the Equator gauging systems have the ability to apply automatic offset updates, compensating for common causes of process instability, such as tool wear and thermal drift. Its built-in Process Monitor software makes part-to-part inspection results instantly visible via a status monitor bar graph and feature table. The Equator gauging systems can be programmed to inspect multiple different parts, replacing the need for multiple hard gauges and removing the ongoing calibration costs. The Equator gauging systems can operate in temperatures...

Process control The EquatorTM gauging systems built-in Process Monitor software can connect directly to the CNC controllers. There is a range of options for feeding back offsets and corrections to the process, including the ability to set warning limits so that action is taken before out of tolerance parts are made. Measurement results and process corrections are displayed instantly on a run chart, which shows trends and production history. For our machining cell, there is no other cost-effective, shop floor measuring tool comparable, ... with post process measurement and automatic tool compensation....

apply innovation™ Automation hardware The REN-IO units with its input and output capabilities allow the Equator gauge to connect to a variety of equipment in an automated cell with up to 32 digital IO connections. Automation software EZ-IO software simplifies setup of automated manufacturing cells to configure communications between Equator systems and the cell controller. Intelligent Process Control (IPC) Using IPC software for Equator gauges, inspection data is used to make automatic correction to machine tool offsets. Automatic Transfer System (ATS) The Equator ATS allows parts to be automatically...

Both the Equator 300 gauge and Equator 500 gauge are available in standard or extended heights. With an exceptional footprint-to-measuring-volume ratio, and ±2 pm uncertainty over a 5 °C - 50 °C temperature range, the Equator gauging family is perfectly suited to inspecting parts right where they are produced; on the shop floor. Equator 300 • Working volume XY: 0 300 mm, Z: 150 mm • Maximum workpiece weight: 25 kg • Allows for better access for mechanical loading systems. • Extended working volume in Z with use of module changing Equator™ gauging systems

apply innovation™ Equator 500 • Working volume XY: 0 500 mm, Z: 250 mm • Maximum workpiece weight: 100 kg • Working volume raised by 150 mm (Z), XY: 0 500 mm, Z: 400 mm • Allows for better access for mechanical loading systems. • Extended working volume in Z with module changing

EQR-6 stylus changing rack The Equator gauge is supplied with an EQR-6 auto change rack facilitating up to six tools which automatically change retaining full repeatability. Equator scanning systems are supplied with the industry standard SP25 3-axis analogue scanning probe. The Equator Controller is a versatile machine controller capable of driving the Equator gauge at high speed and with high repeatability. Fixture plates The Equator and Equator Extended height gauging systems include either M8, M6 or 1/4”-20 plates based on customer requirements. Additional fixture plates for different parts,...

apply innovation™ The Equator enclosure provides a self-contained gauging station with an optimised footprint, configurable to individual customer requirements. Automated transfer systems Available for the Equator 300 and Equator 500 gauging systems, the Equator automatic transfer system (EQ-ATS) increases accessibility for loading parts. Using the EQ-ATS, parts are automatically transferred in and out of the gauge. Equator gauge checking kit The Equator Gauge Checker can be used to validate that the system is working to its manufactured specification. Equator Gauge Checkers are easy to integrate...

• Intuitive software featuring image-driven program selection, execution and data reporting • Parts identified by images, part numbers or bar code scanner • Remaining inspection time and Pass or Fail outcome displayed • Process Monitor tracks run performance indicating process drift Organiser software is the perfect way to run Equator gauge on the shop floor, it is so simple and useful. The operators are able to choose programs and start checking the parts in a few seconds. Eponsa (Spain) • Rapidly create gauging routines for a wide range of parts • Easily program scanning or touch measurements...

Process control with gauging from Renishaw Turnkey applications Our skilled application engineers are able to deliver the exact gauging solution for your requirements, including turnkey applications providing fixturing, part programs and gauge repeatability, and reproducibility (GR&R) studies. Our applications engineers can also identify and help to implement solutions tailored to individual needs: Manually loaded systems or automated cells Process monitoring highlighting critical features Process control using our IPC software Custom signals and output reports Service Renishaw have developed...