![]() This can lead to headaches later down the line if a simple human error occurs and distorts the measurements and datum compiled by the equipment. While this QA methodology might be adaptable to any component, it is not easy to automate and requires a large amount of human intervention. ![]() Traditionally, the quality assurance team at Baker Industries’ facilities in Macomb, Michigan, use laser trackers in addition to manual CMMs for the bulk of their measurement and quality assurance work. Baker aims to leverage their new Giddings & Lewis CMM alongside their existing 3D scanning practices to increase the efficiency and throughput of their QA efforts. With aircraft/automotive companies today demanding higher volumes, greater part complexity, and a variety of new materials on the market, it is imperative to have a mostly automated system. With any machining or 3D printing operation, there is usually a quality assurance (QA) team working in unison to assure that components are within tolerance, maintain a particular surface finish, and are consistent from the first part to the one-millionth part. ![]() The new CMM will help accommodate a large volume of aircraft and automotive parts and components created using their CNC machining and large-format metal additive manufacturing equipment and facilities. Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric Company, recently purchased a pre-owned Giddings & Lewis Cordax 150 with Polyworks CMM software.
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