Measuring arm is highly accurate
March 5th 2008 07:44 pm By Web Development in India
A highly accurate and easy to handle manually operated coordinate measuring arm can be equipped with a variety of touch trigger and laser scanning probes
Metris has launched its MCA (Manual Coordinate measuring Arm). It is a highly accurate and easy to handle measurement arm. It uses lightweight components and innovative design to produce a portable articulated arm that can be used just as easily in the metrology laboratory as on the shop floor.
The manual coordinate measuring arm supports a wide range of measurement tasks, as it can be equipped with a variety of touch trigger and laser scanning probes.
The ergonomic design and on-site calibration capability of Metris MCA consistently keep measurement up-time at maximum level.
The Metris MCA arm becomes available in two variants.
M6 (Metrology 6-axis) variants provide superior accuracy for true metrology applications, whereas I6 (Industrial 6-axis) variants are suited for all-purpose 3D inspection and reverse engineering applications.
The emphasis of the Metris MCA is clearly on accuracy and productivity, said the company in a report to Manufacturingtalk.
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The novel calibration method and algorithm as well as the use of new encoder technology ensure highest measurement accuracy in its class.
Metris MCA’s on-site calibration capability eliminates the need to send the arm back to the factory, guaranteeing minimum interruption and maximum productivity.
In addition, the lightweight Metris MCA has optimized tube length ratios and is equipped with a spring operated counter balance and an electromagnetic brake to guarantee effortless operation.
With temperature compensation between 5 and 40 deg C and optional true wireless touch probe operation using internal battery and WiFi data communication, users can set up and utilize the Metris MCA almost everywhere.
Metris MCA is compatible with touch probes and laser scanners, and it supports quick and repeatable exchange among these sensors.
Metris’ patented floating probe for touch trigger and continuous scanning measurements provides highly accurate and repeatable results, said th company.
For laser scanning applications, the Metris MCA / ModelMaker D combination accelerates part-to-CAD comparison, 3D inspection and reverse engineering.
The MCA is based on Metris IP acquired from Tomelleri and Raffaele Tomelleri, which is one of the earliest IP protected prior art in the articulated arm business.
Garda, as a Metris group company, will continue to develop and support its existing Garda articulated arms for specific Garda customers such as OEM relations, independently from and in parallel with the Metris MCA.
* About Metris - Metris (Euronext - MTRS) designs, develops and markets a unique range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems servicing design and manufacturing industries.
The company’s reliable and innovative metrology solutions cover the full range of measurement volumes required by automotive and aerospace customers, in both fixed and portable configurations and with optical and touch sensors.
Metris Headquarters are based in Leuven (Belgium) with additional production and development centers in Belgium, UK, Italy, USA, China, India and Bulgaria.
Metris provides a worldwide network of sales and support offices located in Europe, Asia, and the US.
Metris is listed publicly on the Euronext Brussels stock exchange under the MTRS symbol.
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