Telford-based Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (www.hexagonmi.com) is expanding its CMM range for the inspection of large and palletised parts.

The new Optiv Classic 8102 and Optiv Classic 12152 have X-Y measurement ranges of 800 x 1,000mm and 1,200 x 1,500mm respectively.

Hexagon’s new Optiv Classic machines can be combined with the optional PC DMIS OI (operator interface) to handle workpiece palletising, enabling fast and automated inspection processes, even for large batches of parts such as clutch discs, fine-blanked parts and sheet metal cut-outs used in the manufacture of electric motors.

Thanks to the accessibility offered by the extended measurement range, interchangeable pallets can be supplied semi-automatically by a robot.

The Optiv Classic 8102 and 12152 are fitted with a vision sensor system comprising a high-resolution digital CMOS colour camera combined with a programmable 6.5x CNC motorised zoom.

Both machines are supplied with PC DMIS Pro as standard, with the option to upgrade to PC DMIS CAD software.

Meanwhile, the addition of the PC DMIS OI further enhances the user experience with pre-defined measurement routines.