Thanks to their flexibility, milling machines and machining centers are among the most commonly found machine tools. They range from simple 3-axis systems to complex multi-axis machining centers to hybrid machines which combine tools, for example, milling and laser machining. The main prerequisite for machining block-shaped workpieces: correct positioning and exact tool guidance at high speed. This is a challenge for the controlling measurement systems, since the degree of automation is continually increasing – especially when linked machines are used more and more for the production of high-volume parts.

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