FARO GAGE ARM EXTENDS RST ENGINEERING�S REACH
To complement its existing comprehensive line-up of cutting edge wire erosion and spark erosion technologies, CNC milling equipment and Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Bedfordshire-based RST Engineering has just invested in a highly accurate and portable Faro Gage Arm.
The Faro Gage Arm makes the precise measurement of complex objects easy; it combines all the functions of the many types of traditional metrology measuring equipment in a single, highly flexible device. It is so supremely portable that it can even be set up on a production line to accurately measure items as they are being manufactured, and its high precision data can be turned into instant documentation as soon as measuring is complete.
The Faro Gage Arm can be set up within minutes and is easy to operate, yet is powerful enough for advanced measurements including SPC statistical analysis and GD&T. This allows first article inspections or the quick creation of custom routines for repeat part measurements.
RST Engineering is also able to apply the Faro Gage Arm to �reverse engineering� projects, discovering the technological principles of a device, object or system through analysis of its structure, function and operation, as well as through the physical process of taking it apart. Through the integration of RST Engineering�s extensive knowledge pool, the Faro Gage Arm and other CMMs, it is possible to create precise replicas of individual components or complete devices, quickly and cost effectively.
To learn more about the Faro Gage Arm�s capabilities and how RST Engineering can use them for all precision engineering applications, including the aerospace, automotive, motorsport, medical and metrology industries, please contact Jason Taylor on 01525 850797 or visit www.rsteng.co.uk.
Nowhere is the requirement to have the �right tool for the job� more important than in precision engineering. And whether it�s the latest wire erosion or spark erosion technology, CNC milling equipment or Faro Gage Plus Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Bedfordshire-based RST Engineering Ltd is comprehensively equipped to provide precision metal components to the demanding standards set by the aerospace, automotive, motorsport, medical and metrology industries.
Since it was first established in 1986, RST Engineering has always recognised that to remain competitive in a constantly and rapidly evolving industry such as precision engineering, it�s vital to invest heavily in cutting-edge technology. And that means not just the obvious machinery and software, but peripheral systems, too � the company has just installed advanced telecommunication and networking systems that allow clients and suppliers to access project information 24 hours a day, helping speed development and reduce costs.
Because continual investment not only in technology and equipment, but also in specialist human resources, has been the key element of RST Engineering�s business strategy, the company is able to offer clients an unparalleled level of service, from the design and manufacture of first-stage prototypes, through to full-scale production, finishing and packaging.
RST Engineering is able to spark difficult materials such as titanium, copper, tungsten and high-tech aerospace alloys, to exceptionally fine tolerances. This expertise was recently used to considerable effect for a leading producer of surgical power tools. In the first instance RST Engineering was able to precision manufacture sagittal saw blades, driveshafts, bearing housings and friction jaws; then, in a consultancy capacity, RST Engineering supplied recommendations to this client for ways to improve the manufacturing of its blade retainers.
The success of this project, along with many others for clients from around the world, is due to RST Engineering�s ongoing commitment to being at the forefront of precision engineering technology.
