Compact & Capable

Automotive Manufacturing & Production, Dec, 2000 by Gary S. Vasilash

Tight-tolerance gaging on the shop floor is the purpose of the FixtureMate from Intra Corp. (Westland, MI), a comparatively compact unit (requiring 10-[ft.sup.2] of floor space). The unit's measuring envelope is 14 x 14 x 12 in. (X, Y, Z); an optional version goes to 24 x 24 x 18 in. The linear accuracy of each axis at 24 in.

is 0.005 mm. Although there is dedicated custom fixturing for parts, it is claimed that design changes can be accommodated without costly retooling in some cases. There is a DMIS interface to link with CAD systems.