Hexagon says that the MoveInspect XR8 is “the only measurement system able to simultaneously capture multiple points”. This makes the system significantly faster in many applications and, therefore, capable of offering clear time- and cost-saving benefits.
The CMM consists of a camera beam and two high resolution eight-megapixel cameras. The calibrated cameras are equipped with invisible flashes that eliminate dependence on environmental lighting, and the system’s ruggedised housing makes it suited to almost any industrial environment.
Measurement with total freedom of movement is delivered by use with the Aicon MI.Probe handheld probing device, while the MoveInspect software determines the 3D coordinates of object points or the six degrees of freedom (6DoF) data of solid bodies at any time.
Says Carl-Thomas Schneider, general manager of Aicon 3D Systems: “We believe the new Aicon MoveInspect XR8 is one of the most stable portable camera-based CMM ever to enter the market. With this system, shopfloor recalibrations are reduced to a minimum, removing unnecessary delays from the measuring process.”
Problems typically presented by vibrations, noise, and position changes are solved by the ‘Dynamic Referencing’ function. This allows the system to automatically detect and compensate for disturbances immediately, ensuring reliable results in even unstable shopfloor environments.
The MoveInspect XR8 system also simplifies and accelerates assembly and positioning processes, and can replace costly assembly gauges. The system monitors the process, guiding the operator in positioning the part, while immediate feedback serves as a final inspection of the positioning and assembly process.
