Metrology Software

    

The Paragon test and measurement program is part of the Paragon test and measurement system developed by Turbine Metrology LLC. Its purpose is to acquire external roundness and flatness data from a test fixture consisting of rotating test table, and one or more highly sensitive positional indicators ("gauge head").

The part to be measured is centred on the table and rotated to a pre-defined reference point. The gauge head(s) are then adjusted to value previously calibrated as a zero reference points. While the part is under test and the table is rotating, the gauge heads track the small variance in the part being tested and return values to the data acquisition system corresponding to these changes.

When the test is completed, the data is used to calculate the results of the test based upon the pre-defined tolerances of the part being tested. The data can be plotted and the results can be displayed. When the test is complete, the data can be saved for future examination, for a permanent record of the test for a particular part.
  • The system makes all standard calculations to provide Roundness, Concentricity, Run-out, Flatness, and Parallelism results.

  • Mathematical algorithms correct data for part off-centeredness on the inspection table.

  • The system is available either in a stand-alone version with an internal database or with a network capability for larger shops.

  • PARAGON runs on an industrial PC base under a Windows NT operating system. Any operator familiar with Windows-driven applications can learn the system in a very short period of time.

  • True 16 bit analog-to-digital conversion yields resolution to .125 microns (.000005 inches) on the shop floor.

  • Uses standard Brown and Sharpe bi-directional gauge heads; other types of gauge heads and transducers easily accommodated.

  • Four channels standard, expandable to twelve channels.

  • User and Administrator access levels.
PARAGON is built from the most advanced data acquisition hardware available and features true 16-bit analog-to-digital conversion capable of sampling 8 channels of data simultaneously at a rate of 124,000 readings per channel per second. This rate is hundreds of times faster than other systems and allows the use of sophisticated anti-aliasing filters.

PARAGON is the only system designed from the ground up to be utilized in a shop floor environment; sampling techniques and digital signal processing allow accurate, meaningful data to be obtained in high ambient noise, high vibration areas and in close proximity to machining centres.

For more detailed specifications please contact Turbine Metrology (The rights for technical modifications are reserved).


For other specifications please contact our technical department. (The rights for technical modifications are reserved).


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