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High performace 5-axis measurement

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Introduction to 5-Axis Measurement Technology
Renishaw has introduced a groundbreaking 5-axis measurement technology that significantly advances industrial metrology. This technology enhances measurement speed and flexibility, overcoming the limitations of traditional 3-axis systems by allowing continuous stylus movement around complex components without the need for indexing.
Key Features of 5-Axis Measurement
  • Increased Throughput: The technology reduces machine accelerations, enabling rapid stylus movement over surfaces, thus decreasing measurement cycle times without sacrificing accuracy.
  • Dynamic Performance: By minimizing inertial loads, the system achieves high throughput and accuracy, surpassing the dynamic performance limitations of conventional systems.
  • Simultaneous Motion Control: The system allows for simultaneous control of five axes, providing unmatched measurement flexibility and real-time data collection.
REVO® 5-Axis Multi-Sensor Scanning System
The REVO system is designed for high-speed, high-accuracy data collection, featuring:
  • Tip-Sensing Probe Technology: Enables precise measurements close to the surface.
  • Infinite Positioning: Allows access to complex features with synchronized 5-axis motion.
  • Multi-Sensor Capability: Offers optimal probe selection for various measurement tasks.
Probes and Modules
  • RSP2 and RSP3 Probes: Provide 2D and 3D scanning capabilities, with the RSP2 using a laser-directed tip-sensing mechanism for precise measurements.
  • SFP2 Surface Finish Probe: Integrates surface finish measurement into the CMM process, eliminating the need for separate equipment.
  • RVP Vision Probe: Offers non-contact measurement capabilities, enhancing data collection rates for delicate parts.
5-Axis Measurement Controller Technology
Renishaw's UCC controllers support the I++DME protocol, ensuring smooth, simultaneous motion of CMM and head axes for optimal performance. The controllers manage all aspects of metrology and probe calibration.
PH20 System
The PH20 system enhances touch-trigger metrology by allowing measurement points to be taken using only the head's motion, improving throughput and accuracy. It features infinite positioning capability and is compatible with a wide range of CMMs.
Compatibility and Integration
The document highlights the compatibility of the PH20 probe head with existing systems, emphasizing that no modifications are required for most existing programs. The integral TP20 probe allows for the reuse of existing equipment, and the mechanical bearings eliminate the need for an air supply.
TP20 Probe Features
The PH20 probe head is compatible with a range of TP20 probe modules, offering various trigger forces, directional sensing options, and extensions. These modules provide crash protection and can be changed automatically using the TCR20 change rack, except for the extended force module.
Renishaw Overview
Renishaw is a leader in engineering technologies, known for innovation in product development and manufacturing since 1973. The company offers a wide range of products, including additive manufacturing technologies, dental CAD/CAM systems, encoder systems, fixturing for CMMs, gauging systems, laser measurement systems, medical devices, probe systems, Raman spectroscopy systems, and sensor systems.
Contact Information
Renishaw plc is based in Gloucestershire, UK, with a global network of subsidiaries and distributors. Contact details and further information can be found at www.renishaw.com/contact.
Disclaimer
Renishaw has made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the document as of its publication date but excludes liability for any inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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RENISHAW. apply innovation™ High performance 5-axis measurement Fast scanning and discrete point measurement Elimination of measurement bottlenecks Unparalleled flexibility

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5-axis measurement technology For more than 40 years, Renishaw has delivered innovations that have been milestones in industrial metrology, from the original touch-trigger probe and motorised indexing head to repeatable stylus changing and modular scanning systems. Renishaw’s 5-axis measurement technology represents the biggest step-change in measurement capability that we have ever introduced, resulting from the biggest research and development program that we have ever undertaken. What is 5-axis measurement? Based on advanced head, sensor and control technology, Renishaw’s 5-axis measurement...

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Increased throughput The ultimate scanning speed of a CMM is limited by machine dynamics, typically to between 80 and 150 mm/sec. However, long before we reach this limit, measurement accuracy falls away - often limiting the effective maximum measuring speed to between 10 and 20 mm/sec. How? Non-linear motion on a Cartesian CMM induces accelerations and decelerations that twist and deflect the machine structure, and these dynamic deflections result in measurement errors that increase with measurement speed and acceleration. To avoid dynamic deflections, Renishaw's 5-axis measurement minimises...

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Renishaw’s unique 5-axis measuring features Renishaw’s 5-axis measurement technology not only allows you to replicate your current measurement strategies faster than before, but also makes new ways of scanning possible. The 5-axis motion and infinite positioning capability of the REVO head enable blended scanning, seamlessly combining two different scanning techniques. Bores can be measured using touch points, circular scans or helical scans, whilst data on contoured surfaces and edges can be captured with a sweeping motion of the head. • Simultaneous motion control of 5 axes • ‘Head-touches’...

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REVO® – 5-axis multi-sensor scanning system REVO-2 dynamic scanning head REVO is a revolutionary measuring head and probe system from Renishaw. Every process and feature in a REVO system has been designed to enable users to achieve previously unobtainable levels of inspection throughput: The REVO-2 measuring head features spherical air bearing technology in each of its 2 axes, driven by brushless motors linked to high-resolution encoders to provide fast, ultra-high accuracy positioning. • 5-axis scanning of complex form; REVO’s ability to gather very large quantities of accurate inspection data...

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REVO® system probes RSP2 RSP2 is a dedicated lightweight tip-sensing probe for use on REVO systems, capable of 2D-scanning (x, y) and 3D-touch trigger measurement. The RSP2 has a universal body to which a number of different length stylus holders, with a maximum reach of 500 mm, can be fitted. The RSP2 works by using an enclosed laser that is directed onto a reflector at the stylus tip. As the stylus touches the part and bends, the reflector is displaced. The altered return path of the laser is then sensed and the exact tip position of the stylus is known because the reflector and stylus ball...

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SFP2 surface finish probe Surface finish measurement has traditionally required the use of hand-held sensors or moving the part onto a dedicated measuring machine. The REVO SFP2 probe makes surface finish inspection an integral part of your CMM measurement, enabling automatic switching from dimensional to surface finish measurement. The SFP2 probe, part of the REVO system, offers numerous benefits: • SFP2 benefits from REVO’s infinite positioning and 5-axis movement, and features an integral motorised C-axis. • CMM programs can now include automated and operator-independent surface finish measurement....

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RSP3-6 RSP3-6 provides enhanced capability for accessing deep bores and inspecting features within large parts. The probe can carry a range of stylus holders for applications requiring straight and cranked extensions and can be used for both touch-trigger and 2D scanning measurement. Probe characteristics: • Reach - Available with straight extensions up to 800 mm from REVO-2's A-axis centre of rotation, and cranked extensions up to 600 mm. • Accuracy - Scanning accuracy; typically better than 10 pm form error (filtered) and 5 pm diameter error. Touch-trigger accuracy; typically better than 3...

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5-axis measurement controller technology The motion controller is a vital factor governing the performance of any CMM. Renishaw’s UCC controllers provide the powerful platform for 5-axis measurement systems, bringing unprecedented flexibility and productivity to CMM users. The UCC is designed to meet the exacting demands of 5-axis scanning and the processing of 4,000 data points per second at speeds of up to 500 mm/sec. It also provides smooth, simultaneous motion of the CMM and head axes ensuring minimal dynamic deflection of the CMM structure for optimal metrology performance. Renishaw’s UCC...

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The 5-axis technology pioneered by Renishaw’s award-winning REVO is available for touch-trigger applications with dramatic impact on inspection timescales, costs, capability and flexibility on all sizes of CMM. Increased throughput PH20’s unique head touches allow measurement points to be taken by moving only the head rather than the CMM structure. Using only the rapid rotary motion of the head, points can be taken faster, and with improved accuracy and repeatability. Furthermore, 5-axis motion eliminates time spent indexing the head. Together, these speed increases typically result in a 3-fold...

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Improved touch-trigger metrology performance • Repeatability – mproved when ‘head touch’ method is used i • Accuracy – improved by using feature orientation based calibration and ‘head touches’ • Pre-travel variation – automatically compensated during the calibration • Module changing tip offset – automatically corrected following a module change. Available with your new CMM or as a retrofit to existing equipment • Compact design – suitable for a wide range of CMMs • Renishaw CMM controller – I++DME communication, wide selection of metrology software • Indexing head compatibility – no requirement...

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