COORD3 5-Axis CMM

Perceptron Inc., Plymouth, Mich., recently launched a full range of 5-axis coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) complete with the Renishaw^® REVO-2 scanning probe and a fully-integrated universal CMM controller and MODUS^® metrology software.

The company combined the metrology stability of the COORD3 Universal CMM with the latest Renishaw REVO-2 5-axis measuring system, according to Perceptron CMM Product Sales DirectorElliott Mills. This combination, he added, minimizes CMM dynamic error for high-speed probe motion because all of the part feature scanning motion takes place within the head of the REVO-2, which is said to be the only scanning system for CMMs that simultaneously controls the motion of three CMM and two probe head axes. At the same time, the company added, the REVO-2 also collects workpiece data using its range of 3D tactile probes, surface roughness measurement probe and non-contact vision probe.

The REVO-2 also features laser measurement for precise workpiece applications and is said to be capable of extremely high rates of data capture. Scanning rates of 500mm/sec. reportedly can be achieved.