Hybrid CMM with Touch Software

Perceptron has launched a CNC multi-sensor CMM solution that seamlessly integrates touch-probe and laser scanning functionality into a single measuring station, operated exclusively by touch software. The Perceptron EXPERT CMM offers full point-cloud geometric feature extraction and direct comparison to CAD for automated inspection of production parts.

"Laser scanning has proven its role in manufacturing over the past years with the increased application of manual portable arm scanning systems," said a company spokesperson. "These labor intensive systems are more suitable for reverse engineering and one-off inspection tasks. Perceptron has harnessed its expertise in automated inline production metrology for global vehicle production by widening the reach of its scanning technology for general manufacturing. Software complexity of traditional measuring equipment mandates its use by metrology experts; Perceptron's TouchCloud software module add-on for its TouchDMIS software puts the EXPERT into the solution, and significantly reduces the necessary user skill level."

Full feature extraction from point-cloud rather than rendered .STL format provides for faster and more accurate measurements. Part features can be touch-probed or laser-scanned depending on feature type and tolerance.

The Perceptron ScanR scanner is available with a standard red laser line and optionally with a green laser to significantly extend dynamic range, allowing scanning of both highly reflective and black parts.

EXPERT CMM can also be supplied with any size and configuration CMM from the Perceptron Coord3 CMM range or retrofitted to existing customer-installed CMMs.

For more information contact:

Perceptron, Inc.

47827 Halyard Drive

Plymouth, MI 48170

734-414-6100

info@perceptron.com

www.perceptron.com