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On-Machine Inspection

with NC-PartLocator

The process doesn’t stop once the part has been machined. We measure the part after machining to confirm if it is tolerance or not. Quality checks right down to the very last step.

On-Machine Inspection for CNC machine tools

On-Machine Inspection

with NC-PartLocator

The process doesn’t stop once the part has been machined. We measure the part after machining to confirm if it is tolerance or not. Quality checks right down to the very last step.

On-Machine Inspection for CNC machine tools
Trusted by manufacturers worldwide

Inspect on the machine

This feature of NC-PartLocator checks the part after machining so you know immediately after machining if it will pass final inspection. This is an important in-process quality check, as it allows you to verify the part alignment is correct before the part is removed from the fixture.

Accurate
Fast
Simple

Reduce CMM reliance

Inspecting the part on the CNC machine before removing it from the fixture removes reliance on the CMM and reduces CMM backlogs which can cause costly delays. It also gives Production control over their processes rather than the Quality department. 

Security
Predictive
Simple

Adapt processes for more work

By reducing CMM backlogs, you can accommodate for the increase in production generated from using MSP’s software. The software gives you the ability to confirm parts are within tolerance and continue production immediately without waiting for final inspection and losing all the efficiency gains you made up earlier in the process.

Accurate
Corrective
Simple

Accommodate for large parts

With the right processes in place, you can use this NC-PartLocator feature to inspect parts which are too large to inspect on your current CMMs. No need to invest in larger CMMs or invest in portable/laser CMM solutions. 

Cost Saving
Flexible
Simple

Pinpoint errors

If the part is out of tolerance at this stage, you can pinpoint what the error might be more accurately. It may be due to movement of the fixture, a mechanical error occurring on the machine during machine or tool wear that has not been compensated for. 

Cost Saving
Accurate
Simple

Inspect on the machine

This feature of NC-PartLocator checks the part after machining so you know immediately after machining if it will pass final inspection. This is an important in-process quality check, as it allows you to verify the part alignment is correct before the part is removed from the fixture.

Accurate | Fast | Simple

Reduce CMM reliance

Inspecting the part on the CNC machine before removing it from the fixture removes reliance on the CMM and reduces CMM backlogs which can cause costly delays. It also gives Production control over their processes rather than the Quality department. 

Security | Predictive | Simple

Adapt processes for more work

By reducing CMM backlogs, you can accommodate for the increase in production generated from using MSP’s software. The software gives you the ability to confirm parts are within tolerance and continue production immediately without waiting for final inspection and losing all the efficiency gains you made up earlier in the process.

Accurate | Corrective | Simple

Accommodate for large parts

With the right processes in place, you can use this NC-PartLocator feature to inspect parts which are too large to inspect on your current CMMs. No need to invest in larger CMMs or invest in portable/laser CMM solutions.

Cost Saving | Flexible | Simple

Pinpoint errors

If the part is out of tolerance at this stage, you can pinpoint what the error might be more accurately. It may be due to movement of the fixture, a mechanical error occurring on the machine during machine or tool wear that has not been compensated for. 

Cost Saving | Accurate | Simple

Product Benefits

Eliminate CMM backlogs

On-machine verification checks reduce reliance on the CMM.
Eliminate CMM backlogs

Use existing resources

Make the most out of your CNC machines.

Use existing resources

Inspect large parts

Without needing larger CMM or portable/laser solutions.

Inspect large parts

Immediate results

Find out immediately if the part will pass final inspection after machining.

Immediate results
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Pinpoint errors

If errors occur here, you can identify why more accurately.
Pinpoint errors

Account for increased production

Don't lose efficiency gains while waiting for final inspection.
Account for increased production

Speed up processes

Immediate results means there is no need to wait to continue production.
Speed up processes

Automation

All manual elements are eliminated for 24/7 lights-out machining.
Automation

Give production control

Control lies with Production rather than the Quality department.
Give production control
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“We are now producing parts which are achieving a very high success rate. This is excellent news as the business we are supplying to used to dual source these parts, however, they have confirmed they will be using the parts we're making over their second source as ours are '10 times better'”
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Thomas Rogers
Machine Shop Manager, Polar Technology Management Group
“This software is a game changer. We used this to align carbon parts on the machine which were never quite accurate to CAD. The software enabled us to align what features needed to be machined priority wise. Very well designed and easy to use.”
Project Engineer
Machining Solutions Company
"We have been able to increase our machine utilisation and make the most of the investment in our 5-axis machining centres. We now have the potential to use our machines at full capacity - an increase of 157% compared to our average weekly usage before."
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Martin Jarvis
Production Manager
Formula 1 team reduce part setup by 9.5 hours

Formula 1 team reduce part setup by 9.5 hours

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Formula 1 team reduce part setup by 9.5 hours
SST now producing 7 times more parts per week

SST now producing 7 times more parts per week

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SST now producing 7 times more parts per week
Doncasters increase productivity by 100%

Doncasters increase productivity by 100%

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Doncasters increase productivity by 100%
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Formula 1 team reduce part setup by 9.5 hours

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Formula 1 team reduce part setup by 9.5 hours
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SST now producing 7 times more parts per week

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SST now producing 7 times more parts per week
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Doncasters increase productivity by 100%

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Top NC-PartLocator FAQs

Can this feature of NC-PartLocator reduce my CMM backlogs?

Absolutely! NC-PartLocator gives you the ability to confirm parts are within tolerance while the part is on the machine and continue production immediately without waiting for final inspection. This removes reliance on the CMM and gives Production control over their processes rather than the Quality department.

Is it possible to use this feature of NC-PartLocator to inspect parts that are too large for our CMMs?

Yes! We’ve had multiple customers create an inspection process using NC-PartLocator which involves measuring the part on the machine tool before it is removed from the fixture. This prevents the need to invest in larger (and more expensive) CMMs or other portable CMM solutions.

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