Gleason Metrology Systems Corporation

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Michael R Tanner

Parag Prakash Wagaj

Ethan James Shepherd

Douglas Charles Beerck

Edward J Damron

James M Kerner

Justin Shultz

Patrick A McCauley

Aaron Timothy Slusser

Larry E McCulloch

Ronald E Mack

A multi-axis system () for positioning a workpiece measuring sensor () on a metrology machine. Preferably, each sensor is positionable via a system comprising movement along and/or about at least linear directions/axes (X, Z, A, B) so as to control linear and/or rotational movement of a sensor automatically to a predetermined position without operator intervention. The multi-axis positioning system allows faster setup times when a workpiece or tooling on a machine is changed.

Automated noncontact sensor positioning

A method and machine comprising at least one non-contact sensor () on a functional testing platform () for workpiece inspection and/or measurement. The inclusion of at least one non-contact sensor on the functional testing platform results in the combination of two machine platforms into a single machine and provides the user with measurement characteristics of both methods, functional and analytical, saving significant cycle time and significant space.

Measurement of toothed articles on a composite machine tester platform utilizing a non-contact sensor

A method and machine whereby utilizing both tactile () and non-contact () sensors or probes for workpiece () inspection and/or measurement results in significant cycle time savings while accuracy is maintained.

Measurement of toothed articles utilizing multiple sensors

A thermoelectric module (10) which is adapted to selectively heat or cool the inside of a container includes an exterior heat exchanger (51) having a plurality of spaced and generally parallel undulating fins (52). An exterior fan (31) is positioned adjacent to the exterior heat exchanger (51) and is adapted to move air from the outside of the container through the spaces between the fins (52) of the exterior heat exchanger (51). An interior heat exchanger (54) has a plurality of spaced and generally parallel undulating fins (55). An interior fan (42) is positioned adjacent to the interior heat exchanger (54) and is adapted to move air from the inside of the container through the spaces between the fins (55) of the interior heat exchanger (54). A motor (28) drives the fans (31, 42) and is cooled by air drawn in through apertures (34) in the hub (32) of the exterior fan (31). A suitable wick-like moisture absorbing material (73), which may be a cellulose material, is positioned generally around and below the interior heat exchanger (54) to receive moisture which might accumulate on the fins (55) thereof.

Thermoelectric power module

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