Mitutoyo ’s MiStar 555 Eliminates Need for Environmentally Controlled ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê Enclosure
Mitutoyo’s MiStar 555 CNC shopfloor coordinate measuring machine (¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê) operates without compressed air and on conventional 120-V, 20-A electrical service with movement speeds of 606 mm/sec. and acceleration of 2,695 mm/sec.² (3D).
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Mitutoyo’s MiStar 555 CNC shopfloor coordinate measuring machine (¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê) operates without compressed air and on conventional 120-V, 20-A electrical service. It achieves speeds of 606 mm/sec. and acceleration of 2,695 mm/sec.² (3D). The compact in-line or near-line ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê is designed for fast and accurate measurement, with accuracy assurance at temperatures ranging from 10°C to 40°C. It features an open-structure design with a single-support moving bridge enabling users to mount workpieces from the front, rear and right sides. A walk-up inspection station is said to ease operability.
The modular control unit and PC are stored in the base of the main body structure, reducing the installation area compared to a conventional moving-bridge model. The MiStar is also equipped with a robust detection system with a high resistance to airborne contaminants, eliminating the need for environmentally controlled enclosures.
The MiStar features the Mitutoyo Smart Measuring System, which enables monitoring of the operation state required by so-called smart factories and a Status Monitor that retrieves current ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê status features using the MTConnect protocol. Condition Monitor collects and evaluates different operational information such as measuring, movement lengths, machine error and probe functions for long-term preventive maintenance and machine use statistics.
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