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Brand | brown & sharpe |
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Model | Global 9128 |
Category | Measuring Instruments |
Language | English |
Overview of the manual's purpose, scope, and recommended reading.
Provides links, contact info for support, and feedback channels.
Defines naming conventions for different CMM controllers (GC-1, GC-2).
Crucial safety instructions for operating the CMM, including general, electrical, and pneumatic safety.
Details the technical specifications and dimensional data for Global CMM models.
Best practices and warnings for operating the CMM safely and efficiently.
Essential checks to perform before powering on and operating the CMM.
Step-by-step guide to power up and initialize the GC-1 controller.
Step-by-step guide to power up and initialize the GC-2 controller.
Procedures for securely and correctly attaching workpieces to the machine table.
Instructions for attaching and configuring measurement probes on the CMM.
Steps for powering up the CMM's electrical systems.
Information on where to find system electrical schematics.
General description of the CMM's electrical setup and controller requirements.
Specifies input voltage, current, phase, and motor requirements.
Details air pressure, flow rate, and quality specifications for the CMM.
Explanation of the filter/regulator unit and its function in supplying clean air.
Description of the bridge structure, its components, and how it moves.
How air bearings enable smooth movement of machine components.
Function and adjustment of the Z-axis counterbalance system.
Step-by-step guide to adjust the system air pressure to the correct level.
Procedure for adjusting the Z-axis counterbalance pressure for optimal performance.
Description of the base structure and support system for the CMM.
Details the bridge structure and its movement along the Y-axis.
Explains the X-Z carriage and its movement along the X-axis.
Describes the Z-axis ram and the probe head assembly.
Information on how position is measured using scales and scanning heads.
Step-by-step guide to adjust the system air pressure to the correct level.
Procedure for adjusting the Z-axis counterbalance pressure for optimal performance.
Overview of Manual, Linear, and A.C.T.I.V. temperature compensation systems.
Details on different probes (TP20, TP200, TRAX, SP600) and their applications.
Procedure for calibrating and compensating probes for accurate measurements.
Guidance on best practices for using probes to minimize measurement errors.
Factors affecting probe repeatability and how to achieve optimal results.
Steps for preparing and planning measurement tasks, including clamping.
Overview of the two available controller types and their roles.
Description of the GC-2 controller's components and front panel controls.
Description of the GC-1 controller's components and its assembly.
Step-by-step instructions for powering up the GC-1 system.
Step-by-step instructions for powering up the GC-2 controller.
Steps to initialize the machine axes to their home positions.
How to use the jog box for manual machine control and movement.
Common machine issues (won't turn on, poor repeatability) and their solutions.
Solutions for issues with the computer, monitor, and printer.
Answers to common user inquiries about the manual and CMM operation.
Guidelines for performing scheduled maintenance and keeping logs.
Safety rules to follow before and during maintenance tasks.
Recommended frequency (daily, monthly, quarterly) for maintenance checks.
Specific tasks to perform for daily inspection and upkeep of the CMM.
Explanation of how coordinate systems are used to define movements and locations.
Differentiates between the machine's axes and the workpiece's feature-based coordinate system.
How the CMM software relates part and machine coordinate systems for measurement.
Definition and role of datums as reference points for measurement.
How the CMM mathematically adjusts origin and orientation for measurements.
Distinction between directly measured features and those derived mathematically.
How the CMM corrects for inherent structural errors using algorithms.
Steps to determine probe tip dimensions for accurate measurement.
Introduction to GD&T symbols and their use in defining part features and tolerances.