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30 years' experience in machine construction: why REITZ Natursteintechnik measures with absolute accuracy

Posted by Jannike Reitz on 08.03.2023

In our new blog series on everything to do with granite, REITZ Natursteintechnik today is focusing on superfinishing and precision assembly. We talked to René Maschlanka about exactly how it all works.

Topics: Granite, Precision, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite measuring plate, Coordinate measuring technology, Measurement technology, Microfinishing, Precision assembly, Accuracy granite


We let the customers have their say: Our success story with STÖCKEL Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH – Part 2

We let the customers have their say: Our success story with STÖCKEL Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH – Part 2

Posted by Jannike Reitz on 08.03.2023

In the first part of our success story, you learnt more about STÖCKEL GmbH as our long-standing customer and our cooperation. The second part is now dedicated entirely to the special features of granite as a material in machine co...

Topics: Granite, Precision, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite measuring plate, Coordinate measuring technology, Measurement technology, Precision assembly, Machine foundations, Machine bed, Granite machine foundations, Accuracy granite


We let the customers have their say: Our success story with STÖCKEL Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH – Part 1

We let the customers have their say: Our success story with STÖCKEL Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH – Part 1

Posted by Jannike Reitz on 08.03.2023

Our customers' core competence includes both the construction of standardised machines and the planning and production of special machines. Production manager Felix Kämpfer explains in this exclusive interview with our senior mana...

Topics: Granite, Precision, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite measuring plate, Coordinate measuring technology, Measurement technology, Precision assembly, Accuracy granite


CNC production at REITZ Natursteintechnik

CNC production at REITZ Natursteintechnik

Posted by Jannike Reitz on 08.03.2023

At REITZ Natursteintechnik, everything revolves around the natural hard stone, granite. In an interview, we talked to manager Christopher Reitz about what the individual steps in component production are in detail.

Topics: Granite, Precision, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite measuring plate, Coordinate measuring technology, Measurement technology, CNC, Accuracy granite


Procuring the granite: the material

Procuring the granite: the material's route to REITZ Natursteintechnik

Posted by Jannike Reitz on 08.03.2023

REITZ Natursteintechnik loves and lives granite. In this interview, Christopher Reitz explains where the granite comes from and how it is processed. How does REITZ Natursteintechnik organise the granite procurement? What are the s...

Topics: Granite, Precision, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite measuring plate, Coordinate measuring technology, Measurement technology, Accuracy granite


Coefficient of thermal expansion: comparison of granite and steel

Coefficient of thermal expansion: comparison of granite and steel

Posted by René Maschlanka on 08.03.2023

It is still widely, and erroneously, believed that granite is only used as a machine foundation for high-end coordinate measuring equipment. However, this belief has long been considered outdated. The natural stone granite has als...

Topics: Granite, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Granite foundation for precision machines, Machine foundations, Machine bed, Granite machine foundations, Accuracy granite


4 reasons for granite in measurement technology – accurate to the micrometre

4 reasons for granite in measurement technology – accurate to the micrometre

Posted by René Maschlanka on 08.03.2023

Granite meets the requirements of modern measurement technology in mechanical engineering. Experience in the manufacture of measuring and test benches as well as coordinate measuring machines shows that granite has clear advantage...

Topics: Precision, Measurement accuracy, Granite in mechanical engineering, Coordinate measuring technology, Measurement technology, Accuracy granite

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