(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw, a global metrology specialist, now offers longer sealed encoder scale lengths to support the development of large machine tools. Customers can choose FORTiS enclosed encoder linear scales as long as 4.24 m for their largest and most innovative machine applications.

Applications for new longer-length FORTiS encoders include machine tools for making molds and dies for large casting applications, vertical turning lathes (VTLs), and large gantry-type machines.

Gigacasting, also known as megacasting, is an aluminum die-casting technology that is being used by the automotive industry for casting large components, such as chassis modules that would traditionally be assembled from multiple stamped-steel parts welded together. In this application, a molten aluminum alloy is forced under high pressure into a reusable mold. The casting is then cooled until it solidifies.

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