User CaseCobot increases efficiency in tool wear measurementAt the Institute for Machine Tools (IfW) at the University of Stuttgart, a cobot relieves employees of the task of measuring tool wear. The system consists of a UR10e from Universal Robots and an optical 3D measuring sensor from Bruker Alicona. It enables measurements directly in the machine tool, eliminating the need to clamp and unclamp the tool. Measurements have thus become faster and more efficient.
 
User CaseMakino: Validation of ultra-precision machine platformsBefore the use of Alicona, MAKINO was unable to confidently validate and promote the capabilities of its ultra-precision machine platforms.
 
User CaseValidation of physics-based tool wear modelsTool wear prediction using material physics-based modeling is one of the goals of Third Wave Systems (TWS). The research and development team at TWS is implementing tool wear models into their physics-based machining modeling software to empower their customers to understand and control tool wear and create better quality machined parts. In this effort, the InfiniteFocus G5 universal optical 3D measuring instrument from Bruker Alicona is used to validate tool wear.