The quality of every component produced on a CNC machine is highly dependent on the machine’s performance. Problems with a machine inevitably result in inspection failures, scrapped components and unexpected downtime.

All too frequently, quality and inspection procedures identify problems after components have been produced. However, this is often too late to rectify any of the incurred scrap and down-time costs.

For this reason it is essential that your machine performance is checked professionally.

A complete machine performance check and laser test calibration by WD Engineering can increase productivity, improve component quality and cut down on expensive rejects. It will also help to maintain and look after your valuable machine tools.

New installation

Calibrate new machine installations and create a datum point on which to base future calibrations.

Continuous component accuracy

Maintain the accuracy of your machine tools and allow for machine wear to ensure accuracy of components throughout the life of the machine.

Set higher standards

Work to tighter tolerances safe in the knowledge that your machine tools can match your expectations.

Plan better with predictive maintenance

Plan ahead with machine shut down times to suit you, confidently replacing only those parts which you know need replacing.

Compliance

Demonstrate compliance with ISO, ASME and JIS standards. Use the calibrated accuracy of your machines to increase customer confidence and the value of your brand.
Calibration
WD Engineering use the XL-80, an advanced laser calibration system, together with their Ball-Bar which is regarded as an ideal solution for calibrating and periodic verification of CNC machine tools.

Faster and more thorough

The Renishaw system can be used in the most inaccessible regions of the machine tool, with it we can carry out more machine tests than than other system and do more tests more quickly, giving you more accuracy and less downtime.

Accurate, and stable at all temperatures and pressures

The Renishaw XL-80 uses an extremely stable laser beam and dynamically compensates for thermal and barometric variation. It’s the most accurate machine tool calibration system there is.
Calibration

For compensation of tool point errors on 5 axis machines, WD Engineering use this to apply offset corrections to the controller.

UKAS Calibration and Certification

For customer requiring independent  UKAS Calibration and Certification to confirm their machine accuracy performance, WD Engineering work closely with CD Measurements who perform the final calibrations and issue UKAS calibration certificates. Their measuring uncertainties and experience in this field is probably the best available in the uk. Their UKAS Schedule is shown.

Complimentary software solutions

Software packages for tasks such as the calibration of flatness of items such as surface plates and tables complements and enhances our calibration systems for outstanding accuracy.

Accurate, and stable at all temperatures and pressures

Our patented ball bar testing system - Contisure - which benefits from our wide experience of machine tool error assessment provides a versatile machine tool condition monitoring system.

Onsite Calibration Brochure
Schedule of accreditation
Calibration