Is your equipment ACCURATE?
Making bad parts can cost you time, money & customers.
Regular calibration of CNC machines is crucial to maintain precision, reduce scrap, and ensure customer satisfaction. Ellison Technologies offers comprehensive calibration services, including Ballbar testing and laser interferometry, to assess and enhance machine accuracy.
A Ballbar is a linear displacement sensor-based tool that provides a straightforward and rapid check of a CNC machine tool’s positioning accuracy. The measured results allow our trained Field Service Engineers to benchmark and track the performance of your equipment. It also provides results to quickly diagnose problems that require maintenance attention.
Why use a Ballbar?
Ballbar testing allows you to evaluate the condition of your machine
Knowing a machine tool’s capabilities before machining can greatly reduce the potential for scrap
Ballbar testing and certification can help you gain your customer's confidence
Quarterly/Annual testing provides historical data, aiding in determining possible failure points
Laser Interferometry
Laser interferometry allows even more precision and repeatability to be measured. This tool can verify linear positioning as well as geometric errors like pitch, roll, and yaw in a machine tool. It is also the only way to measure rotary axes positioning and accuracy. To best optimize your equipment’s potential and performance, calibration is the key.
How often should equipment be tested?
The answer, of course, depends on your specific situation. The frequency of testing depends on machine usage, including hours of operation and the type of work the machine is doing. Typically companies should test quarterly/annually, depending on the tolerances of their work. To ensure your CNC machine is always meeting your customer’s tolerances, it is important you schedule regular calibrations. Tested at a new installation, provides a baseline for future results. If a machine is crashed it should be re-tested immediately to determine if any damage has been done to the machine.
Performing calibration can also provide you with the documentation you need for your machine tool certification requirements, increase your product quality, and MAKE MORE.
Customized Calibration Service Packages
Our tailored calibration service packages are designed to meet the unique needs of your shop. Our service experts will review your maintenance history to develop a plan that ensures optimal machine performance. Explore our range of additional services to enhance your calibration program.
