Aberlink AZIMUTH CNC CMM

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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.

Key features

Aberlink’s revolutionary easy-to-use measurement software
Shortest learning curve of any equivalent system – 1 day without prior CMM experience
Capable of measuring parts up to 6000kg in weight
Choice of Y axis sizes ranging from 1000mm to 3000mm
0.0001mm linear encoders for superior accuracy
Self-contained drive system ensures excellent performance over the entire measuring volume
CMM touch screen joystick supplied as standard
Free stylus change rack with every motorised probe head upgrade

From strength to strength

Sizeable performance

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.

Fully loaded

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.

Model:	AZIMUTH cmm
Axis Travel (mm):	X: 1200 mm Y: 2000, 3000 mm Z: 1000 mm
Overall size (mm)	X: 1940 mm Y: 3000, 4000 mm Z: 3595 mm
Motion:	CNC
CMM Structure:	Bridge
Suitable for:	Inspection room
Drive Type:	Belt
*Volumetric Accuracy:	TP20 (2.9 + L/250) µm TP200 (2.8 + L/250) µm TP25M (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/sec²
Max. Acceleration Vector:	600mm/sec²
Air required?	Yes
Air Consumption:	65 l/min (1.8 cfm)
Required Air Pressure:	5 bar (72 psi)
Aberlink Camera support:	Yes

*Maximum Permissible Error MPE_E within the thermal limits defined for optimum temperature range. ** Installation environmental thermal limits: Rates of change <1°C/hr and <2°C/24hr. Temperature gradient <1°C/m