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News Release from: OGP UK | Subject: SmartScopeVantage 300 measuring machine
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 November 2007
Measurement machine switches between
sensors
Measuring machine provides full 4-axis part measurement using a combination of video, touch probe, micro-probe and optional laser independently in the same set-up.
OGP announces the multi-sensor measuring machine: SmartScopeVantage 300 Where tolerances on precise, complex components are particularly tight, metrologists need a reliable, high accuracy multi-sensor measuring capability
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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OGP in Derby, UK, has introduced its SmartScope Vantage 300, which provides no-compromise, full 4-axis part measurement using a combination of video, touch probe, micro-probe and optional laser.
The machine is able to reliably between measurement systems during the same set-up.
Rotherham-based medical equipment specialist, Comis Orthopaedics, is currently evaluating the new SmartScope Vantage 300.
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The company's technical director, Chris Sloss, said: "The intended application is measuring hip implant bearing components.
Because of the metal-on-metal contact, the implants demand an exceptional surface finish, along with high levels of sphericity - to within microns.
Obtaining data of this order is normally on the limit of most conventional co-ordinate measuring machines, typically because of software limitations.
Due to the highly polished surfaces we naturally want to avoid contact with the components during measurement to avoid the risk of introducing surface defects".
Comis Orthopaedics is heralded for its MIHR (Minimally Invasive Hip Resurfacing) system, the world's very first hip resurfacing implant designed specifically for minimal invasive surgery.
High accuracy applications such as these, such as found in aerospace and racing car manufacture, will undoubtedly benefit from the use of an OGP SmartScope Vantage 300, said OGP to manufacturingtalk.com.
The SmartScope Vantage 300 is the newest member of the SmartScope multi-sensor measuring machine series.
Features include a compact footprint and surprisingly large measuring volume (300 x 300 x 250mm).
The machine also offers its visual and tactile precision and enables users to measure significantly larger components than would previously be possible with a machine of comparable dimensions, said OGP.
The Vantage 300 features the patented TeleStar telecentric auto calibrating zoom lens.
Like other members of the SmartScope series, the machine has a multiplicity of sensor technologies, making it possible to measure parts in a single operation that would normally require many set-ups using single sensor technology.
The sensor systems include include the following.
* The SP25 probe, which allows continuous scan-touching, a rare ability for a system of this size.
* An on-axis TTL (through-the-lens) laser measurement.
The ability to use video and sensor measurement simultaneously accelerates the inspection process and provides enhanced accuracy capability.
* Non-contact Rainbow white light sensor featuring nano-meter capability.
Of particular interest to manufacturers such as Comis Orthopaedics, the Rainbow probe can measure translucent surfaces and highly reflective (i e, polished) surfaces that are impossible to measure using laser sensors, said OGP.
The machine's innovative design features an elevated bridge that provides the necessary stability and rigidity to guarantee accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements.
OGP's full 3D MeasureMind metrology software allows users to exploit fully the benefits on offer.
MeasureMind data can be ported seamlessly to OGP's suite of analysis packages such as MeasureFit 3D for surface to CAD analysis, or output in IGES format for reverse engineering to CAD.
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