Hexagon launches Profiler-R mini roughness sensor

Hexagon Metrology has announced the addition of a sensor for its Leitz coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The Profiler R miniature roughness sensor offers an alternative to manual roughness measurement devices, allowing quick and easy surface checks.

The Profiler R sensor can be swapped automatically between several Hexagon Metrology and Leitz range scanning sensors, using a standard probe changer. Supporting all common roughness parameter measurements, it removes the operator variances that limit the reliability of manual measurements.

An integrated pivoting rotary axis gives good part accessibility for simple programming, helping users to optimise alignment without the need to re-clamp the workpiece. According to Hexagon, set-up and changeover times are also reduced, enabling greater efficiency in the quality assurance process.