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RFQ Scope for a Coordinate Measuring Machine: Travel, Resolution and Mass
A buyer's guide to scoping a CMM RFQ around measuring travel, resolution and maximum workpiece mass, with questions for quotations, demonstrations and acceptance tests.
Hexagon completes Waygate acquisition, adds non-destructive testing to metrology lineup
Hexagon has closed its purchase of Waygate Technologies from Baker Hughes. Waygate joins Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence unit, adding non-destructive testing methods to Hexagon's metrology portfolio. Hexagon says existing Waygate projects and contacts stay in place for now.
FAT Checks for a Coordinate Measuring Machine: Turning Specifications into Pass/Fail Tests
A buyer's guide to defining practical factory acceptance test criteria for a CMM, using catalog reference values for measuring travel, resolution, and maximum workpiece mass as starting points for verification.
New CMM and Shop-Floor Metrology Systems Target Faster Inspection
Hexagon has launched the MAESTRO coordinate measuring machine, and LK Metrology has introduced a shop-floor CMM range. Polyrix also debuted the PolyScan V inline system, which it says scans a full part in 20-seconds.
CMM Demonstrations: Test With Your Own Workpieces
A buyer's guide to requiring a coordinate measuring machine demonstration on the buyer's actual industrial workpieces, with practical checks tied to measuring travel, resolution, and maximum workpiece mass.
Hexagon adds wireless contact probing to HYPERSCAN scanning system
Hexagon's Portable Metrology Division announced a wireless probe that brings contact measurement to its HYPERSCAN large-volume laser scanning system. The company says this improves productivity during alignment, inspection and reporting.
What to prepare before requesting an equipment quote
Collect the workpiece, process, quantity, and delivery details that shape a machinery quotation.