A new generation of laser scanner for use with the new Romer Absolute Arm has been introduced by Cobham-based Hexagon Metrology (
www.hexagonmetrology.com).The Hexagon Probe Laser 20.8 (HP-L-20.8) replaces the CMS108 laser scanner, offering improved performance even on complex surfaces and workpieces made of the most challenging shiny materials.
By combining the HP-L-20.8 laser scanner and the new generation of Romer Absolute Arms (launched in March 2014), Hexagon Metrology is offering a premium portable co-ordinate measuring system with fully certified scanning accuracy.
The adjustable scanning width of the HP-L-20.8, with a line length up to 230mm and a scan rate up to 150,000 points per second for high-speed 3-D point-cloud capturing, means that surfaces can be captured more rapidly than previously — regardless of the material type. Moreover, the HP-L-20.8 is the first laser scanner for the Romer Absolute Arm to be certified to the new ISO 10360-8 standard.
The HP-L-20.8 is fully integrated with the Romer Absolute Arm and does not require additional cables or external controllers. Moreover, manual setting of the laser power according to the surface colour or reflectivity is not required, as the patented HP-L scanning technology automatically adapts in real time.
Stephan Amann, product line manager for portable measuring arms at Hexagon Metrology, says: “With the new external laser scanner HP-L-20.8, Hexagon Metrology provides its customers with the most portable and productive scanning solution for a wide range of applications.
“Thanks to the quick and easy handling, the widest scan and highest scan rate in its product class, the HP-L-20.8 gives its users increased productivity with shorter measuring times.”