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Hexagon Metrology enhances their most popular shop-floor CMM

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North Kingstown, RI  February 25, 2015  Hexagon Metrology today announced its4.5.4 SF coordinate measuring machine (CMM) has been updated with new advancements to further enhance the user experience. The companys most popular shop-floor CMM now includes integrated workspace LED lighting to assist the operator in poor lighting conditions. The bolt-hole pattern in the CMM#s granite base has been revised to accommodate a 300mm kinematic plate for repeatable dedicated fixturing. Granite etching now defines the measurement envelope in the x- and y-axes. Optional programmable status lighting on the z-axis signals the machine’s progress in the measurement routine. Convenient power switches are located on the front of the machine to add ease-of-use simplicity. An integrated monitor and keyboard arm are available to replace the workstation upgrade option, adding increased flexibility for the operator while minimizing footprint on the shop floor. Many of these features were first introduced on the larger 7.10.7 SF shop-floor CMM.

Read the entire article: (Click Here) or call for more information 414-254-5150

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North Kingstown, RI February 25, 2015 Hexagon Metrology today announced its4.5.4 SF coordinate measuring machine (CMM) has been updated with new advancements to further enhance the user experience. The company’s most popular shop-floor CMM now includes integrated workspace LED lighting to assist the operator in poor lighting conditions. The bolt-hole pattern in the CMM#s granite base has been revised to accommodate a 300mm kinematic plate for repeatable dedicated fixturing. Granite etching now defines the measurement envelope in the x- and y-axes. Optional programmable status lighting on the z-axis signals the machine’s progress in the measurement routine. Convenient power switches are located on the front of the machine to add ease-of-use simplicity. An integrated monitor and keyboard arm are available to replace the workstation upgrade option, adding increased flexibility for the operator while minimizing footprint on the shop floor. Many of these features were first introduced on the larger 7.10.7 SF shop-floor CMM.

Read the entire article: (Click Here) or call for more information 414-254-5150