UK debut for OGP Vantage 450 multi-sensor CMM at MACH 2014

With its 450 by 450 by 250 mm travel, the new Vantage is designed to measure larger parts, or to accommodate fixtures of multiple parts or rotary indexers. There is also a version offering an extended Y-axis of 610 mm. A solid granite bridge design platform rests on a floor-standing steel support structure. This is said to yield high speed stage translation without vibration to maximise measurement throughput. Following recent technology upgrades to OGP's TeleStar through-the-lens laser, the Vantage 450 at MACH 2014 will also feature the new TeleStar Plus. According to OGP, higher speed and accuracy are facilitated by a 50% increase in data rate and a 30% tighter tolerance band. Furthermore, more robust measurement capability includes new automatic exposure control to reduce sensitivity to vibration, says the company. In combination with patented illuminators and edge detection algorithms, the Vantage 450 lends weight to the overriding OGP theme at MACH 2014 of being able to measure anything on one machine, in one routine. The system also features a continuously variable 10:4 zoom lens with high resolution camera, and OGP MeasureMind 3D metrology software. The "one machine, one routine" message will also be supported by another machine on the company's 30 sq m stand: the OGP SmartScope Flash CNC 200. This shop floor ready, multi-sensor, automatic measurement system will feature OGP's universal fixture kit and will be shown at MACH 2014 measuring a selection of different parts in a single set-up. Invitations are extended to visitors to bring along a component for a full evaluation of the optimum measuring solutions.