Hexagon Metrology puts Mach 2012 spotlight on Leitz Sirio SX co-ordinate measuring robot
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The Leitz Sirio SX co-ordinate measuring robot, designed particularly for the shopfloor quality assurance of powertrain components, was a star of the Hexagon Metrology stand at the recent MACH exhibition.
Equipped with an automatic probe changer, rotary table, pallet system and powered by Quindos software, the Leitz SIRIO SX provides a 600 by 800 by 900 measuring envelope and an accuracy quoted as MPEE = from 1.3 + L/400.
The Leitz Serio SX features three of company's latest technologies, PrimeTherm, PrimeScan and PrimeCare.
PrimeTherm thermal stability is founded on the temperature-stable material that constitutes the machine body. A medium circulates through the machine body to distribute heat evenly and ensure the thermal stability of the machine, so that within a range of 15 to 40°C the user can dispense with a climate control system.
PrimeScan sensors provide high speed scanning performance while ensuring that taking measurements and handling the measurement head is even safer and simpler than before. The control system automatically recognises and loads the parameters of a new sensor as soon as it has been changed to eliminate operating and measuring errors.
Leitz's PrimeCare package of safety measures incorporated into the design of the SIRIO SX promote high availability and low maintenance costs. For example, the measuring system automatically detects excessive forces that could lead to a collision. The axes take avoiding action immediately and come to an emergency stop. Crashes between machine and inspected part are effectively eliminated.
