Coordinate Measuring Machines

Coordinate Measuring Machine 

Coordinate measuring machines (CMM) gather the surface x, y, z coordinates of an object to precisely measure its size and position for testing, dimensional and profile measurement, angularity or orientation, depth mapping, digitizing or imaging, assessment, and reverse engineering. It does this by analyzing the x, y, z coordinates via regression algorithms to construct features. At Century Metal Spinning uses it as an inspection device that allows for the measurement of any part quickly, efficiently, and accurately.

Metal Spinning Basics

The metal spinning process begins with a flat disk or tube of metal spun at a high speed on a lathe. A spinning tool applies localized pressure that pushes the metal to form over a mold. This process transforms the flat sheet of metal into a round symmetrical part. Metal can be formed into cylinders, cones, hemispheres, and many other circular shapes. Metal spinning can be performed either by hand or using a computer numerical control (CNC) lathe. 

Women in Manufacturing Annual Summit

The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, WI
October 29-30, 2012

Mark your calendars to join us for the 2nd Annual Women in Manufacturing summit in Milwaukee on October 29-30, 2012.

This annual networking and educational event is designed exclusively for women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry, and want to share perspectives, improve leadership and communication skills, engage in mentoring programs and network with others in the industry.

Women in Manufacturing

Women in Manufacturing is a subgroup of The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) created specifically for women in the manufacturing industry. This community hopes to help women within the industry to connect with each other, network, share information and experience, and learn from one another.

Century Metal Spinning's New Website

Century Metal Spinning has a new revamped website.

Make sure you check it out at:

http://www.centurymetalspinning.com/

               
                Radar Calibration photos and information at:

http://www.centurymetalspinning.com/radar-calibration-spheres

               
               Radar Calibration Sphere ordering page:

http://www.centurymetalspinning.com/products/radar_calibration_spheres.asp

Quality information and certifications at:

http://www.centurymetalspinning.com/quality/index-quality.asp

If you have any questions about what we can do for you, please give Janet or Scott a call at:

(630) 595-3900.

Below is a quick video of the metal spinning process.