Aurora, IL. Mitutoyo has announced the release of the RA-6000CNC, a custom-built CNC
roundness/cylindricity measuring system, which, the company says, offe
rs best-in-class accuracy. The RA-6000CNC is designed to measure large, heavy, cylindrical workpieces generally associated with automotive, energy, marine, and aviation applications.
The RA-6000CNC is designed for large, heavy workpieces requiring roundness/cylindricity evaluations. The company says the system offers the highest rotational accuracy among large-size roundness measuring systems. Maximum table-loading capacity is 350 kg, maximum probing diameter is 880 mm, and maximum probing height is 1,050 mm. Measuring range (for example, diameter and height) is customizable depending on customer requirements.
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