Optical high-resolution measurements of miniature size and form features on challenging surfaces

Equipped with a chromatic white light sensor as standard, GLOBAL Optics is ideal for non-contact measurement of the geometric size and form characteristics of sensitive workpieces that cannot be touched and those with particularly challenging surfaces.

An indexing probe head provides excellent access to part features from almost any angle and direction, allowing optimal alignment of the chromatic white light sensor to the measured surface. Furthermore, in combination with an automatic sensor changer rack, and thanks to Hexagon’s opto-mechanical sensor interface, different sensors can be easily exchanged on the indexing probe head, maximising the CMM’s multisensor flexibility.

GLOBAL Scan+ adds tactile scanning to the range of possible applications. With tactile scanning, a large number of surface points are captured within a short time, enabling highly accurate form and profile measurements on functional parts.

GLOBAL Scan+ combines tactile scanning capability with the flexibility of an automatic probe head. The scanning probe can be positioned at various spatial angles, making accessing more complex workpieces easy. An accompanying styli changer rack accelerates the inspection process by enabling fast changes of styli configurations within a measuring program without restricting the available measurement volume.

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.

Using a highly versatile and accurate 6-way touch-trigger probe with a motorized indexing probe head to flexibly position the probe during measurement, the GLOBAL Touch+ model is configured to provide outstanding tactile single‑point measurement performance on prismatic parts.

Optimal feature accessibility and minimized stylus changes are guaranteed even for the most intricate 3D part geometries. In addition, a multi-port module changer rack allows fast and repeatable changing of probe modules with different trigger forces and styli configurations without recalibration, further contributing to streamlining measuring cycles.

GLOBAL CMMs are built on advanced design principles to inspire certainty and confidence. They combine quality components and state-of-the-art technologies for long-term stability, reduced measurement uncertainty, adaptability to harsh measuring environments, fast measuring point capture and an advanced user experience. These metrology solutions will provide manufacturers with maximum value over the entire lifecycle.

Highest precision and reliability – the Leitz Infinity is the most accurate 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM) within its class and enables the combination of optical and tactile sensors in one measurement system. 

Every detail of the Leitz Infinity is focused on the reliable and precise performance of ultra-high accuracy measurements. The characteristic feature of the Leitz Infinity is the closed-frame design, which is comprised of a solid granite base, a fixed portal with cast iron pedestals and a granite crossbeam.

With excellent scanning performance due to the variable high-speed scanning (VHSS), measurements can be carried out following the principle ‘as fast as possible, as slow as necessary’. The scanning speed adapts to known geometries in real time, with simple lines being scanned fast and the speed automatically adjusting when scanning complex passages.

The Leitz Infinity carries out any measurement task with the highest precision regardless of whether it’s on prismatic workpieces or parts with highly complex geometries such as cylindrical or globoid stepping gears.

Leitz PMM-C CMMs are highly precise, premium metrology devices that deliver fast, ultra-high accuracy results to fulfil the most demanding inspection requirements across a range of precision applications.

The latest generation of machines offers exceptional accuracy across the series, with specific configurations and capabilities to serve individual application needs.

Two base models – Precision and Flexibility – address high precision applications with very tight form tolerances and applications that also require a high degree of sensor flexibility.

The Leitz PMM-C Precision model is configured to achieve the best possible measurement capability using ultra-high precision fixed probe head measurements. This model offers maximum repeatability and form measurement accuracy, even for long or multi-styli configurations in fast single-point probing or variable high-speed scanning procedures.

A modular sensor and styli changer rack enables the selection of the best styli options for each application.

Leitz PMM-C CMMs are highly precise, premium metrology devices that deliver fast, ultra-high accuracy results to fulfil the most demanding inspection requirements across a range of precision applications.

The latest generation of machines offers exceptional accuracy across the series, with specific configurations and capabilities to serve individual application needs.

Two base models – Precision and Flexibility – address high precision applications with very tight form tolerances and applications that also require a high degree of sensor flexibility.

The Leitz PMM-C Precision model is configured to achieve the best possible measurement capability using ultra-high precision fixed probe head measurements. This model offers maximum repeatability and form measurement accuracy, even for long or multi-styli configurations in fast single-point probing or variable high-speed scanning procedures.

A modular sensor and styli changer rack enables the selection of the best styli options for each application.

Leitz Reference Flexibility builds upon the capabilities of the Precision configuration to boost the machine’s adaptability to more challenging measurement tasks and decrease cycle time.

The CMM has an articulating probe head that measures at any angle to add accessibility to complex 3D part geometries. In addition, the SENMATION sensor automation system increases measurement flexibility by seamlessly integrating a variety of tactile and optical sensors within one measurement routine to address multi-part or multi-feature applications.

Leitz Reference Precision combines high accuracy and precision with outstanding high-speed scanning capabilities.

The model’s fixed scanning head ensures high, repeatable accuracy even with extra-long probe extensions and heavy styli clusters. This enables users to use high-accuracy scanning across a broader range of measurement applications, including inspecting features deep within parts. In addition, a modular sensor and styli changer rack enables the selection of the best styli options for each application.