QC10 ballbar system

Renishaw's QC10 ballbar is a linear displacement sensor based tool that provides a simple, rapid check of a CNC machine tool's positioning performance to recognised international standards (e.g. ISO, ASME etc)

The QC10 is quick and simple to use, providing a powerful analysis and allowing users to benchmark and track the performance of their machines and to quickly diagnose problems that require maintenance.

It increases process efficiency and company competitiveness and is considered vital equipment by most leading machine tool OEMs, their distributors and independent calibration service providers. The purchase costs are often recovered in months, sometimes even on its first job.

For over 17 years the Renishaw QC10 telescopic ballbar has been recognised as the best and most practical method for quickly assessing machine positioning performance.

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Why use a ballbar?		System software		QC10 testing		QC10 kit		QC10 accessories
What can a QC10 ballbar do for you?		Powerful analysis  pinpoints errors automatically		Simple  and quick to set up and run		Everything you need in a handy case.  Just add a PC and go!		Enhance your QC10 system with calibrators and adaptors

What is ballbar?

The Renishaw QC10 ballbar system consists of a calibrated sensor within a telescopic ball-ended bar, plus a unique mounting and centration system. It is not to be confused with the fixed length ballbars used for CMM (coordinate measuring machine) calibration.

A QC10 ballbar test involves asking the machine to scribe a circular arc or circle. Small deviations in the radius of this movement are measured by a transducer in the ballbar and captured by the software (via a PC interface).From the data supplied  the system's software automatically diagnoses a range of machine geometry and motion errors, presenting these in graphical and tabular format.

Benefits

Reduces the potential for component rework and scrap and  minimises machine downtime;  reducing your production costs -  QC10 ballbar allows you to manage your CNC machine tools effectively by determining a machine tool's capabilities before machining and subsequent post-process part inspection .

Increases your knowledge of your machine / manufacturing capabilities - Use the right machine for the job - assign specific toleranced jobs to machines capable of holding these tolerances, ensuring that the machine is fit for the required purpose.

Enables targeted maintenance - Ballbar 5 software ranks each diagnosed error according to its impact on overall machine accuracy. You can clearly see what is causing the problem and, using the simulator, evaluate possible remedies. If maintenance do need to be called, you have all the information to pinpoint the problem and minimise downtime.

Enables scheduled maintenance -With regular testing and using the built-in "History" feature you can even identify potential problems before they become critical and schedule maintenance to suit your schedules.