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Equator™ Gauge Checker Installation and user’s guide...
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Prior consent must be obtained in instances where Renishaw equipment is to be substituted or omitted. Failure to comply with this requirement will invalidate the warranty.
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It should be lifted from its storage box using the base. If the artefact is dropped or receives an impact, it must be assumed that it is not suitable for use and Renishaw should be contacted with reference to a replacement.
Introduction Introduction Gauge Checker has been specifically designed as an aid to your Equator gauging system. Unlike a CMM, the Equator does not need to be re-calibrated at periodic intervals, to ensure accuracy across the working volume. Equator is regularly ‘re-calibrated’ by nature of the mastering process which continually re-establishes an error map based on measurement of a known master part.
Product description Software Included as part of the Gauge Checker kit, is the Gauge Checker wizard. This wizard guides the user through the Gauge Checker process. To start the Gauge Checker wizard: • Navigate to Diagnostics within Equator Manager. • Click on the Gauge Checker icon and the wizard will appear.
Product operation How to use • Store the Gauge Checker artefact in the provided case when not in use. • Use gloves when handling the Gauge Checker artefact. • Remove the Gauge Checker artefact from the storage case for two hours prior to use. This ensures that the Gauge Checker artefact is at ambient temperature.
Clean the Gauge Checker artefact and stylus and run the test again. If the test fails a second time, contact your local Renishaw distributor. Multiple measure cycles - When performing multiple measure cycles, it is possible that thermal effects could give rise to larger deviations.
Technical data Technical data Gauge Checker test limits The test limits set for the Gauge Checker have been derived from the performance specifications quoted for the Equator and the measurement uncertainty evaluated for the inspection of the † Gauge Checker (to a 95% confidence interval). •...
) + 3(2 ) = ± 4.899 µm Form error (non-freeform curves): test limits evaluated using empirical measurements (for further information, please contact Renishaw). Freeform curve deviation: test limits evaluated using empirical measurements (for further information, please contact Renishaw). Measurement uncertainty is defined in the GUM (Guide to the †...
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