Master the industry-leading Renishaw QC20-W Ballbar system with hands-on training from Sarkinen Calibrating. Our practical instruction equips your maintenance teams and quality engineers with the skills to perform accurate diagnostics, interpret machine performance data, and identify critical wear issues before they impact production. Built on real machine operator experience, our training goes beyond theory to deliver actionable knowledge that minimizes downtime and maximizes precision.
Comprehensive hands-on training programs designed to build in-house calibration expertise and machine diagnostic capabilities for your team.
Learn proper setup, wireless operation, and data collection techniques for Renishaw's Ballbar system. Understand how to identify backlash, servo mismatch, axis reversal errors, and squareness problems through circular interpolation testing.
Master NIST-traceable linear measurement techniques using Renishaw's Laser Interferometer. Gain skills in positioning accuracy verification, repeatability testing, and straightness measurement across full machine travel ranges.
Develop the ability to read diagnostic reports, understand error patterns, and make informed maintenance decisions. Learn how measurement results directly correlate to part quality and machine performance issues.
Begin with thorough orientation to Renishaw equipment components, proper handling procedures, and safety requirements. Participants learn equipment capabilities, limitations, and care requirements to ensure accurate results and prevent damage during testing operations.
See how our training programs have empowered maintenance teams to take control of machine accuracy and reduce unplanned downtime.
"I have worked with Mr Sarkinen on a job in Portland He is a Highly Skilled, Knowledgable Professional. I would definitely recomend him for all your Machine Tool Calibration Metrics. Sincerely Curtis Page Naughtellis CNC Service"
"This guy knows his stuff. Would definately recommend! Friendly good people!"
"As plant manager at Triad, I am always looking for ways of testing and measuring the condition of our large machines. Our outside repair tech suggested that I have Sarkinen Calibrating run their Ball Bar Test on all of our machines to show if we had any critical wear issues..."
"I have worked with Mr Sarkinen on a job in Portland He is a Highly Skilled, Knowledgable Professional. I would definitely recomend him for all your Machine Tool Calibration Metrics. Sincerely Curtis Page Naughtellis CNC Service"
"This guy knows his stuff. Would definately recommend! Friendly good people!"
"As plant manager at Triad, I am always looking for ways of testing and measuring the condition of our large machines. Our outside repair tech suggested that I have Sarkinen Calibrating run their Ball Bar Test on all of our machines to show if we had any critical wear issues..."
"I have worked with Mr Sarkinen on a job in Portland He is a Highly Skilled, Knowledgable Professional. I would definitely recomend him for all your Machine Tool Calibration Metrics. Sincerely Curtis Page Naughtellis CNC Service"
"This guy knows his stuff. Would definately recommend! Friendly good people!"
"As plant manager at Triad, I am always looking for ways of testing and measuring the condition of our large machines. Our outside repair tech suggested that I have Sarkinen Calibrating run their Ball Bar Test on all of our machines to show if we had any critical wear issues..."
Training built on real machine operator experience, not just technical theory.
Founded by a former machine operator who understands production realities, not just calibration theory.
Local training with flexible scheduling for Portland OR and SW Washington facilities, minimizing travel costs and coordination challenges.
Training based on measurement techniques traceable to NIST and International Standards for accurate, defensible results.
Real-world training tailored to your equipment and operations, not generic classroom instruction.
Learn from someone who's been on the shop floor.
Founder
Larry's journey from machine operator to calibration service founder gives him a unique perspective that goes far beyond equipment maintenance. Having operated CNC machines firsthand, he understands the real-world production challenges manufacturers face daily—the frustration of unexpected downtime, the cost of scrap from axis errors, and the pressure to maintain tight tolerances. This operator-level experience drives his approach to calibration: it's not just about verifying numbers, it's about delivering solutions that genuinely increase production quality and efficiency. Larry built Sarkinen Calibrating on the principle that precision calibration should eliminate problems before they disrupt operations, providing manufacturers with the confidence that their equipment will perform exactly as promised. His hands-on background means he approaches every calibration with practical insight into how machine accuracy directly impacts your production floor, helping you achieve highly predictable operation with minimal disruption.
This training is ideal for maintenance technicians, quality engineers, CNC programmers, and production managers responsible for machine accuracy and performance. Anyone who needs to perform in-house diagnostics or interpret calibration data will benefit from hands-on instruction.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (360) 907-3058.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (360) 907-3058.