Scanning sensor integrates with CMM

HP-L-5.8 Hexagon Manufacturing’s new blue-laser scanning sensor for creating point clouds is used with existing Hexagon tactile-only coordinate-measuring machines (CMMs) to give them multisensor capabilities. Depending on the shape or materials of a part, the HP-L-5.8 can be used alone or in conjunction with tactile sensors.

What’s new? The blue-laser scanning sensor, a new type of product for Hexagon.

Benefits Versatility and affordability. The HP-L-5.8 is a simple way to integrate laser sensing into an existing CMM. Its compact design is ideal for areas with restricted accessibility and for use on smaller CMMs. Additionally, the device’s laser light, camera technology and software algorithms have been optimized to filter out bad data, allowing it to capture point cloud measurements from dark or shiny surfaces at up to 36,000 points per second.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, North Kingstown, R.I., 401-886-2000, www.hexagonmi.com