In-Line Measurement of Mid-To-Large Sized Parts

The new 360 deg FMC-Tracker from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (North Kingstown, RI) is a flexible measurement cell powered by the “absolute accuracy” of the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 and the Leica T-Scan 5 laser scanner. Designed to measure mid-to-large sized parts, shops can utilize the in-line, near-line or off-line options of the 360 deg FMC-Tracker for automated measurement productivity. Supporting a variety of customer applications, this flexible system offers reliable high-accuracy surface scanning, feature calculation and discrete point measurement. Leveraging the advanced features of the Leica Absolute Tracker product line, this system can measure parts with a variety of surfaces and finishes without the need for targets. This capability provides a simplified 3D measurement process less prone to operator error. Programmable automated measurement eliminates productivity-busting bottlenecks at manual process points. The versatile system can easily scale to the appropriate size for any work piece and measure multiple parts in production. It offers a smaller cell footprint and does not require additional robots, temperature compensation artifacts, and software.

“This system is ideal for integrating quality processes with the speed of automation, without compromising accuracy and flexibility,” states Scott Everling, the product business development manager for the North America Integrated Solutions Group of Hexagon. “The ‘absolute’ technology of the AT960 laser tracker has advanced a new generation of automated manufacturing applications to control and inspect large-volume workpieces. A wide range of industries, particularly the aerospace and automotive sectors, will find this latest addition to the 360 deg measurement automation portfolio worthy of a closer look, especially manufacturers pursuing Smart Factory initiatives.” The 360 deg FMC-Tracker is configurable to a wide range of specific measurement applications. The system is available in ‘Solo’ and ‘Duet’ configurations featuring one or two turn tables. The ‘Runway’ options allow for the addition of a robot slider from 13 ft to 39 ft long. The cell offers further flexibility as the portable laser tracker component can be removed from the cell and used for manual measurement tasks with the supplied laser scanner, a Leica T-Probe, or a reflector for single-point measurement.

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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, 250 Circuit Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 855-443-9638, Fax: 401-886-2727, www.hexagonmi.com.