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Coordinate Measurement systems
News Release from: Hexagon Metrology | Subject: Ultra-portable Infinite 5012 measuring arm
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 September 2007
Measuring arm checks small parts readily
A 1.2m measuring arm is designed for checking smaller objects such as benchtop measuring anywhere needed, CAD-Compare or quick dimensional checks inside a machine tool.
The ultra-portable Infinite 5012, a 1.2m/4ft model is the latest addition to Romer's ROMEflagship measuring arm line With all the performance and flexibility of the larger arms, Romer told Manufacturingtalk that the 5012 excels at small jobs where its light weight and small footprint are required
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Featuring WIFI connectivity and onboard battery power, the Infinite 5012 delivers true 'go anywhere' portability without cables.
Instead of a counterbalance, as on the larger-size Infinite models, the 5012 features an integrated tungsten counterweight which delivers light-touch ergonomics and fluid motion, making the unit effortless to use.
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Finally, Romer's patented 'infinite rotation' means a user never has to stop because they've reached the end of the arm's travel.
The Infinite 5012 is available with any of Romer's standard software packages, including PC-DMIS Portable, DOCS and Delcam PowerInspect.
A short video showing the true portability of the 5012 is available on Romer's Web site.
See how the 5012 can be unpacked from its flight case, set up, inspect a part, and packed up again in less than 2 min.
* About Romer - Romer Incorporated, a member of the Hexagon Metrology group, designs and manufactures portable coordinate measurement machines for industrial measurement applications in the automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing applications.
The company's products are sold worldwide under the Romer and CimCore brand names.
* About Hexagon Metrology - Hexagon Metrology serves the high precision measurement and inspection needs of worldwide manufacturers with its extensive line of metrology hardware, software, accessories, and customer services.
The company's name-brand portfolio of quality assurance products include Brown and Sharpe, CogniTens, Leica Geosystems, Romer, Sheffield, PC-DMIS, DEA, Leitz, and TESA.
Hexagon Metrology has an unrivaled installed base of more than 1.5 million handheld, stationary and portable measurement devices, and over 30,000 seats of PC-DMIS metrology software.
The company is a subsidiary of Hexagon Measurement Technologies, a business unit of Hexagon AB (Nacka Strand, Sweden), a publicly-traded company (OMX Nordic: HEXA B).
The Hexagon group consists of nearly 8,200 employees located in 30 countries.
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