CNC Machine Tools Calibration and Compensation

Laser Metrology Services

Utilising advanced equipment and computer aided technology, we can provide professional calibration services for users/suppliers/manufacturers of CNC/NC machine tools. Our instruments are traceable to UKAS or NIST accredited laboratories. This, coupled with our highly qualified staff, experienced in all aspects of machine tool, can work to your requirements; be they for basic axis positioning, full volumetric evaluation, error mapping, software compensation or diagnostic analysis.

On-site Calibration and Compensation of CNC Machine Tools

Improve Machine Performance

In many cases, software error correction can improve the accuracy of machine tools. Our software can generate compensation data for schemes found in the most popular controllers. For controllers not supported by the software our experienced team can normally manually update the machine control system.

From this… (original machine accuracy 180.5 micron)

… to this in 30 minutes (with compensation machine accuracy 8.3 micron) … with NO HARDWARE REPLACEMENT. Just tuning by ERROR COMPENSATION.

Error Compensation

Automatic error compensation data is generated and downloaded to CNC controllers without manual intervention

Minimum Downtime

Guaranteed by application of our automated calibration software. Typically a 3-axis CNC machine can error compensated and calibrated in approximately 7 hours

Reports and Certification

Results can be analysed to various international standards such as ISO 230, JIS, VDI3441 and NMTBA or to customer specified requirements. Reports and Calibrations are provided in hardcopy or PDF format.

Sub-Micron Uncertainty

Our best measurement capability of 0.15µm + 0.5µm/m for lengths up to 4m and 1.9µm/m for axes up to 80m is currently the best available in the region.