As CMMs get larger, it is not simply a case of scaling up the design of smaller models. Stiffness of the structure is critical, but weight must also be kept to a minimum. The Azimuth CMM is not only Aberlink’s largest in their range of CMM products, but it is the culmination of over twenty years experience and excellence in the design and manufacture of innovative metrology equipment incorporating the very latest materials technology.
The revolutionary bridge of the Azimuth incorporates aluminium honeycomb sheets developed for use in Formula One and the aerospace industry. The remarkable stiffness to weight ratio that this provides gives the Azimuth an edge in both performance and speed. For a machine of this size, the Azimuth is not only fast, but extremely accurate. The drive systems designed for the Azimuth offer simplicity and reliability and the novel system used on the Y axis ensures that there is no degradation of performance across the full range of machine sizes offered up to 3m.
A big machine should also be able to measure a heavy component and this is another area where Aberlink has applied innovative thinking. Rather than simply increasing the depth of the granite table, which adds huge cost and weight to the machine, we offer a specially designed load plate to sit on the granite base. This plate can accept up to a six tonne load which will then be transmitted directly through the feet of the machine bench directly to the floor, meaning no loss of metrology performance whatsoever.
The Azimuth can be supplied with any Renishaw touch trigger probe and probe head. For more help selecting the right probe, view our probe head comparison table.
Axis Travel (mm) | X 1200 Y 2000, 3000 Z 1000 |
Overall Size (mm) | X 1940 Y 3000, 4000 Z 3595 |
Motion | CNC |
Structure | Bridge |
Suitable for | Inspection Room |
Drive Type | Belt |
*Volumetric Accuracy | TP20 (2.9 + L/250)µm TP200 (2.8 + L/250)µm SP25M (2.6 + L/250)µm |
Scale Resolution | 0.1µm |
**Optimum Temp Range | 18 - 22°C |
Operational Temp Range | 5 - 45°C |
Table Construction | Solid Granite |
Table Load Capacity | 1500kg |
Max. Velocity Vector | 600mm/sec |
Max. Acceleration Vector | 600mm/sec² |
Air Required | Yes |
Air Consumption | 100 l/min (3.53 cfm) |
Required Air Pressure | 7 bar (100 psi) |
Aberlink Camera Support | Yes |
*Maximum Permissible Error MPEE within the thermal limits defined for optimum temperature range. **Installation environmental thermal limits: Rate of change <1°C/hr and <2°C/24hr. Temperature gradient <1°C/m
"The high-precision specification and impressive speed of operation means that it will be able to measure parts with the most demanding of tolerances"
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