Product designers in a variety of industries continue to develop devices that require tiny, precisely machined components. This trend is driving machine tool manufacturers to create compact machines tailored to shape such parts. In the case of grinding machines, for example, a compact size means there is limited space for ancillary equipment such as gages for in-process inspection. Gaging systems not only allow automatic control and optimization of grinding operations, but also can greatly decrease processing time by eliminating off-line measurement of key features.
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