GLOBAL Speed coordinate measuring machine

Bridge - High Accuracy

High-throughput measurements of complete part surfaces with high measuring point density

GLOBAL Speed is equipped with Hexagon’s cutting-edge laser scanning sensor as standard, combining unmatched speed, accuracy and flexibility to streamline the complete non-contact point cloud capture of freeform surfaces.

For applications ranging from complex-shaped housings to turbine blades, measuring entire part surfaces in point clouds without compromising throughput becomes a straightforward task thanks to the laser scanner’s ability to capture up to 600 000 points per second. Highly accurate data is then available for comparison with nominal CAD data or reverse engineering.

An indexing probe head ensures the sensor is always optimally aligned with the workpiece surface being measured, while an automatic sensor changer rack allows the fully-automatic exchange of the laser scanner with other tactile or optical sensors during the measurement routine.

Typical applications:

  • eMobility hairpins
  • Blades
  • Metal components

High-throughput capture of complete part surfaces in point clouds:

  • Freeform surfaces
  • Multi-material surfaces
  • Full surface form deviation analysis with actual to nominal comparison
  • Reverse engineering

Benefits:

  • High-throughput full surface measurements
  • 100% inspection of size and profile
  • Streamlined tool development with fewer correction loops, faster process optimisation, reduced rejects and rework

Laser scanning sensor mounted on an automatic probe head

  • Highly accurate and fast capturing of complex part surfaces with high measuring point density.
  • Unique usability features for fast and easy programming and handling.

6-way touch-trigger probe mounted on an automatic probe head

  • Fast and accurate workpiece alignment and basic measurements with single‑point probing.

Automatic sensor changer rack

Maximised multisensor flexibility from automatic sensor and styli exchange during the measurement routine.

Sturdy mechanical design

The solid granite base with integrated dovetail guide guarantees long‑term system stability and consistent accuracy over the entire measurement volume.

High-speed and safety

Continuous monitoring of a defined safety area around the CMM allows worry-free high-speed measurement in CNC mode. The machine will slow down automatically when the user or an object encroaches upon the protected area.

Messaging lights

Messaging lights give operators the ability to monitor the machine’s status even from a distance, to optimise time and resource management.

Future-ready concept

The future‑ready pre‑cabling enables easy adaptation of the CMMs to future measurement tasks without costly downtime. A range of adaptability options can be flexibly selected during initial CMM configuration or set up later as upgrades.

Temperature compensation

Real‑time compensation of thermally caused measurement deviations through temperature sensing at the scales and on the workpiece ensures reliable measurement results.

Bridge with triangular crossbeam

Featuring an improved stiffnessto- mass ratio relative to square or rectangular traverses, this design allows for the highest dynamics and high‑speed measurements.

Preloaded air bearings on all axes

Contactless, low-friction and lowwear axis motion ensures fast and repeatable positioning at all speeds and accelerations, resulting in low measuring uncertainties.

Real-time system monitoring

PULSE enables the user to monitor and log any environmental conditions surrounding the CMM and receive real‑time machine information.

Extended temperature operating range

Measure your components with more resistance to environmental influences. An extended temperature operating range (15 – 30°C) allows the CMM to operate closer to the production line without needing a costly climate room.

Low-maintenance belt drive system

Flat and V-ribbed belts ensure smooth and low-vibration axis motion.

Multisensor versatility

Using the widest range of tactile and optical sensors with Hexagon’s universal sensor interface, the CMM becomes a multisensory inspection device that can adapt to the most complex measuring tasks with fully automatic sensor exchange during a measurement cycle.

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