ABERLINK3D
Aberlink 3D is an innovative software package designed for manual and CNC CMM’s, portable arms, vision systems, video machines and profile projectors… and is the software of choice for numerous OEM systems.
Now popular throughout the world, Aberlink's revolutionary measurement software provides the user with a powerful, yet easy to use, state-of-the-art user interface. The software's unique interactive graphical interface offers a more satisfying user experience, substantially increases component through-put and vastly decreases the learning period of new users.
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The Axiom too range of manual CMM’s are an inexpensive solution for one off inspection. The high quality shop floor design features Aberlink's easy-to-use software and the unique option to upgrade to full CNC at any time.
KEYFEATURES
- Reliable high accuracy 3D inspection
- Aberlink's easy-to-use measurement software (now standard on many OEM systems)
- Shortest learning curve of any similar system - 1 day without prior CMM experience
- High tech air bearing design incorporating the latest materials technology
- Smallest overall footprint of any equivalent size CMM
- Individual locks and fine adjust hand wheels on each axis
- Suitable for the quality audit room and workshop environment
- Anti-vibration protection from local machine tools as standard
- Comprehensive range of probing options and accessories
- Temperature compensation option for unstable environments
- Optional CMM camera system option for non-contact inspection
- Unique inexpensive CNC upgrade kit
The Axiom too is supplied as a complete package with everything you need to start measuring parts from day one. For upgrade items see the Probe and Software tabs.
STANDARDPACKAGE
- Aberlink 3D measurement software for touch probe feature inspection
- Computer system, keyboard, mouse, colour printer, 22" flat screen monitor
- Aberlink 3D measurement software user guide
- Axiom too air bearing, aluminium and granite CMM
- Steel CMM workbench with keyboard and mouse sliding shelf
- PC mounted machine controller PCI card
- Individual locks and fine adjust hand wheels on each axis
- Axiom too CMM user guide
- Renishaw TP8 manual indexing probe head and integrated probe
- Aberlink basic probe stylus kit
- Aberlink Ø19mm sphere CMM requalification kit
- Post installation on-site verification test
- User training course - 2 trainees, 2 days
- 12 months applications telephone helpdesk support
- 12 months full parts and labour warranty
The Axiom too can be supplied with any Renishaw touch trigger probe and probe head.
STANDARDPROBE
Renishaw TP8 - Manual articulating probe head and probe.
PROBEUPGRADE
Our most popular manual probe upgrade is listed below, see a comparison of probe heads.
Renishaw MH20i Manual indexing probe head and probe.
CMMCAMERA
Adds the option of non-contact inspection to your CMM, essential for measuring very small or delicate parts. Repeatable magnetic mount allows the camera to be swapped with the touch probe in seconds. read more
For more help selecting the right probe for your application, contact your local Aberlink representative.
| Model | Axis Travel (mm) | Overall Size (mm) | Volumetric Accuracy | Scale | Standard Temperature Range | Table Capacity |
| Axiom too 600 manual | X 640 Y 600 Z 500 |
X 1130 Y 900 Z 2320 |
2.9μm+L/250mm* 8μm/300mm** |
0.5μm | 18-22°C (64-72°F) |
500kg† |
| Axiom too 900 manual | X 640 Y 900 Z 500 |
X 1130 Y 1200 Z 2320 |
2.9μm+L/250mm* 8μm/300mm** |
0.5μm | 18-22°C (64-72°F) |
500kg† |
*ISO 10360-2:2009 and VDI(U3) accuracy specification.
**B89 accuracy specification.
†Solid granite CMM table loading quoted, granite and aluminium honeycomb CMM table loading 300Kg.
KEYFEATURES
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FEATUREINSPECTION
- Automatic measurement routines
- Powerful interactive graphics window
- Automatic feature recognition
- 2D and 3D inspection
- Geometric feature inspection
- Free form curve inspection
- DXF data import
- Feature construction
- Intelligent feature projection
- GD&T dimensions and tolerances
- Digital Read Out (DRO)
PROGRAMTOOLS
- Teach & learn programming
- Drag and drop program editor
- Run programs from any point
- Measure a subset of features
- Simple object-based programming
- No complex programming language
- Automated batch inspection
- Password protect programs
- Automatic safety moves
- Feature replicator
REPORTFORMATS
- Engineering drawing GD&T report
- Simple PASS/FAIL report
- Form plots
- Batch summary report
- Tabulated reports
- Graphical fly-out labels
- Drag & drop reporting
- Real-time SPC
- Combine multiple views
- Export to Excel
- Export to DXF
- Historical data reporting
PROBESUPPORT
- Manual probe heads
- Automated probe heads
- Rigid probes
- Motorised probe head
- Change racks
- Touch trigger probes
- Vision and video probes
MACHINESUPPORT
- Manual and CNC machines
- Coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
- Vision measuring systems
- Portable arms
- Video inspection machines
- Profile projectors
CADCOMPARISON
The Aberlink CAD Comparison software module enhances Aberlink 3D with the capability to measure (compare) surfaces directly to a CAD model of the part - often the only way to measure complex parts.
Powerful alignment routines allow the CAD model to be used to create a best-fit datum, and colour report templates provide the output formats required to analyse complex surfaces. read more
CADFORMATS
- IGES and STEP import
- DXF export
- Re-scale models
ALIGNMENTS
- Point cloud best-fit
- Feature best-fit
- Best-fit constraints
REPORTFORMATS
- On CAD fly-out labels
- Colour deviation whiskers
- Colour point markers
- Configurable colour options
- Combine multiple views
- Tabulated reports
- Export to Excel
VISIONSOFTWARE
The Aberlink Vision Software module enhances the capability of Aberlink 3D with a set of powerful vision measurement tools - now you can use the same software with your touch probe and non-contact system.
Measure geometric features, scan profiles and inspect threads using high-accuracy edge detection and high-speed optical scanning. Programmatically control the camera and light settings plus simulate cross hairs and overlays. read more
PROGRAMMINGTOOLS
- Full colour video image
- CNC and manual machine controls
- Auto focus
- Digital Zoom
- Light intensity
- Light direction
- Ancillary lighting
THREADINSPECTION
- Measure threads with 2 mouse clicks
- Min, max and average thread pitch
- Left and right flank angles
- Effective diameter
SCREENOVERLAYS
- XY cross hairs
- Angular cross hairs
- Align to mouse click
- Align to edge
FEATUREINSPECTION
- Automatic measurement routines
- High speed edge detection
- Feature recognition
- Profile measurement
- Surface detail and feature measurement
- Z axis measurement using focus points
- Centre line detection
- Feature construction
- High/low point detection
OPTICALSCANNING
- Automatic 2D profile scanning
- Scan geometric features
- Scan individual features
- Scan all visible features with a single mouse click
- Digitise 2D profiles - data export via DXF
TEMPERATURECOMPENSATION
The Aberlink Temperature Compensation option enables your CMM to
maintain accuracy in an uncontrolled environment, such as on the
shop floor.
