Gloucestershire-based Aberlink Ltd (
www.aberlink.com) will be showcasing its recently launched Xtreme 500 CNC co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) at Southern Manufacturing (Stand K205).
The development of this new CMM was prompted by the success of Aberlink’s innovative Xtreme 350 model, plus global customer demand for a larger-capacity version.
Based on a non-Cartesian structure, the cost-effective Xtreme CNC CMMs use mechanical bearings that do not require compressed air.
They also use linear motors, and struts are all pre-heated to 40deg C, so that they are not affected by fluctuations in ambient temperature and are suitable for precise shopfloor inspection use.
To help illustrate its impressive high-speed high-accuracy capabilities when used for both contact and non-contact inspection applications, Aberlink’s best-selling Axiom Too CNC CMM will be performing inspection routines using both Renishaw’s RTP20 touch probe and Aberlink’s advanced CCD camera system.
Despite the Axiom Too’s generous measuring volume, the machine’s compact design means that it occupies a relatively small footprint, with the control system and all peripherals housed in its workbench.
Also being put through its paces at the exhibition will be the latest iteration of Aberlink’s popular inspection software.
In addition to touch-trigger probing and vision measurement, Aberlink 3D CNC Inspection software now enables the accurate rapid scanning of features and profiles.
The enhanced Mk IV software version delivers improved functionality and has a superior CAD Comparison module, plus an easy-to-use ‘off-line programming from CAD’ software module.