Machine Tool Error Compensation

Machine Tool Error Motions

A major part of a precision machine tool system is its control system, and more importantly the ability to apply error compensation. With a stiff and repeatable base mechanical system, high resolution transducers and the application of precision metrology it is possible to accurately correct the errors in a machine tool system to give significantly reduced error motions.

By calculation of measured error motions and accurate measurements it is possible to correct for a large number of geometric and dynamic error motions that can occur in a machine tool system.

Accurate machine tool metrology and error compensation is what turns a good machine tool into an excellent machine tool. Cranfield Precision has vast experience in machine tool metrology and in the application of advanced error compensation techniques. This is made possible through our advanced CNC control system, allowing for complex error motions to be effectively compensated.