Laser Tracker-Based Configurable Automation Cell

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division offers its 360° FMC-Tracker, a flexible measurement cell powered by the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 and the Leica T-Scan 5 laser scanner. Designed to measure mid-to-large sized parts, manufacturers can utilize the in-line, near-line or off-line options of the 360° FMC-Tracker for automated measurement productivity. Supporting a variety of customer applications, the flexible solution offers reliable high-accuracy surface scanning, feature calculation and discrete point measurement.

"Leveraging the advanced features of the Leica Absolute Tracker product line, the 360° FMC-Tracker can measure parts with a variety of surfaces and finishes without the need for targets. This capability provides a simplified 3-D measurement process less prone to operator error. Programmable automated measurement eliminates productivity-busting bottlenecks at manual process points," said a company spokesperson. The versatile system can easily scale to the appropriate size for any workpiece and measure multiple parts in production. The system offers a smaller cell footprint and does not require additional robots, temperature compensation artifacts and software.

"The 360° FMC-Tracker is ideal for manufacturers looking to integrate quality processes with the speed of automation, without compromising accuracy and flexibility," stated Scott Everling, Product Business Development Manager for the North America Integrated Solutions Group. "The `Absolute' technology of the AT960 laser tracker has advanced a new-generation of automated manufacturing applications to control and inspect large-volume workpieces. A wide range of industries, particularly the aerospace and automotive sectors, will find this latest addition to the 360° measurement automation portfolio worthy of a closer look, especially manufacturers pursuing Smart Factory initiatives."

The 360° FMC-Tracker is configurable to a range of specific measurement applications. The system is available in "Solo" and "Duet" configurations featuring one or two turn tables. The "Runway" options allow for the addition of a robot slider from 13' to 39' in length. The cell offers further flexibility because the portable laser tracker component can be removed from the cell and used for manual measurement tasks with the supplied laser scanner, a Leica T-Probe or a reflector for single-point measurement.

For more information contact:

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Company

250 Circuit Drive

North Kingstown, RI 02852

401-886-2000

www.hexagonmi.com