Hexagon reveals HP-O scanning technology
Hexagon Metrology has launched its HP-O technology solution, a scanning technology for use on stationary CMMs that is based on frequency-modulated interferometric optical distance measurement.
HP-O features an accuracy and reliability comparable with tactile scanning probes, a higher scanning speed, increased measurement range and the generic optic advantage of non-contact measurement, says Hexagon. It is pitched as an alternative to high precision tactile measurements when speed is important, components are difficult to access, or when parts can get deformed or damaged by tactile probing.
The HP-O solution is multi-sensor compatible – multiple optical heads or tactile probes are interchangeable in a single program using the standard toolchanger. Optical measurements can be made in single point or scanning mode with 3- or 4-axis scanning in open loop mode. The solution is launched as a complete system including Hexagon's Quindos software and Leitz PMM-C CMM.
