Measurement system reduces inspection times

 Clients in the oilfield exploration sectors, one of the world's most demanding industries with a need for ongoing research, development and testing, demand excellence both in the accuracy of the design and build, as well as the efficiency of the precision engineering operation. Long-term success comes from continuous improvement in systems and technology, including investment in highly skilled engineers.
Renishaw plc's REVO is a dynamic measuring head and probe system, designed to maximise the throughput of new and existing coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) by providing greater accuracy, faster measurement, more automation and new capabilities. It uses synchronised motion and Renscan5 measurement technology to minimise the dynamic effects of CMM motion at ultra high speeds. It also uses Renishaw's new MODUS software, which works with standard industry programming languages, to take full advantage of CAD-driven programming.
REVO is a contact scanning probe with 2 integral measuring axes, which can work in a true 5-axis measuring mode when using the 3 axes of the CMM, allowing a completely different method of checking impeller dimensions. The top face, for example, is measured with what Renishaw calls a' gasket scan', a rapid sweep of the top machined face in about 2 seconds, gathering thousands of points. This compares to the previous method involving four touch trigger points and taking close to 30 seconds. A best-fit calculation of this data allows the software to plot a plane through all the points, confirming the position of the face and its relation to other surfaces. In the near future it is intended to use this large amount of data to calculate if the surface is deformed in any way, and exactly which parts of the face deviate from the ideal CAD model of the component.
MENA accounts for two thirds of proven global oil reserves and is regarded as the world's most influential oil province, eclipsing all other regions by some margin. Over the next five years, the region will see strong growth in hydrocarbon production as the world becomes increasingly reliant on oil supplies within the region. Large-scale oil spills, global economic meltdown and increasing compliance have all brought significant challenges to bear on the oil and gas sector in the past few years.
Competing on price is not the way forward for companies who specialises in precision engineering for clients in the oilfield exploration sectors. By focusing on engineering work with specific attributes: high intellectual property (IP) values, safety critical applications and highly complex designs. Put those three together and a buyer can't simply opt for the cheapest provider because they are putting their reputation on the line – and possibly the lives of their customers.
Investing in Renishaw's REVO and MODUS systems will help clients in the oilfield exploration sectors to improve final validation process service by 80%. For instance, to validate work on say a high precision imaging it could take an hour on the old machine. Whereas the new REVO could only takes about 10 minutes, and the Modus software could improved the accuracy of post-machining operation because of the level of detail in its reports.
This improvement in efficiency and accuracy will enable companies who offer services in the oilfield industry to provide reverse engineering services. Customers often ask if they can make a particular item even if they don't have any CAD because usually it is made pre-CAD. They can use the REVO to compare the new virtual surface with the original part to validate possible engineering processes before making the cloned parts.
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