KEYENCE’s XM Series is a 3D measuring machine that can be easily used by anyone anywhere. Because it can be used easily by any user and in any location, it makes it easy to perform measurements in places that were difficult to reach with conventional CMMs.
Waiting for measurement with CMMs
CMMs are useful for high-quality manufacturing. They are used in a wide variety of situations, including inspection of products prior to shipment, sampling inspection during processing, inspection of first articles at the time of processing machine changeover, and inspection of received parts. If there is waiting time for measurement, all subsequent processes will be delayed.
Causes of measurement congestion
- 1Measurement takes too long If you want to make repetitive measurements, you can do so with an automatic program, but if you want to make measurements of single items, it takes time because you may have to program for that purpose. Also, when multiple probes are used, calibration, which is time consuming, may be required at the time of replacement.
1Measurement takes too long
If you want to make repetitive measurements, you can do so with an automatic program, but if you want to make measurements of single items, it takes time because you may have to program for that purpose. Also, when multiple probes are used, calibration, which is time consuming, may be required at the time of replacement.
- 2Limited number of trained operators Because of the specialized knowledge required to operate the equipment, CMMs often can only be used by dedicated personnel. Measurements are delayed at times when there are no dedicated personnel are available, such as at night, on holidays, or when said personnel are absent on short notice.
2Limited number of trained operators
Because of the specialized knowledge required to operate the equipment, CMMs often can only be used by dedicated personnel. Measurements are delayed at times when there are no dedicated personnel are available, such as at night, on holidays, or when said personnel are absent on short notice.
- 3Limited usable locations The equipment is often used in a dedicated, air-conditioned measurement room, and it takes time to transport the object there. If there are many objects or the measurement room is far away, it may not be possible to take measurements immediately when you want to.
3Limited usable locations
The equipment is often used in a dedicated, air-conditioned measurement room, and it takes time to transport the object there. If there are many objects or the measurement room is far away, it may not be possible to take measurements immediately when you want to.
Eliminate measurement wait times with the XM Series
The XM Series, which enables 3D measurement by anyone anywhere, complements conventional measuring machines and accelerates the entire process. This helps to shorten delivery time before shipment and increase the operating rate of machines.
Caliper-like measurement by simply using the handheld probe
Simply select the item you want to measure and touch the handheld probe to the object. It is as easy to use as hand tools.
It is also useful for minor measurements required on the spur of the moment.
It is easy to use, yet allows for full-scale 3D measurement, including virtual elements, coordinate measurement, and GD&T.
Intuitive software that anyone can use
KEYENCE’s proprietary software is intuitive and easy to use, making it accessible even to people with no experience in 3D measurement. Help with videos is available for those who do not understand, so the software can be used by any user.
Transformable measurement style that can be used anywhere
Highly accurate measurements can be taken without temperature control, allowing for easy 3D measurements on site. In addition to the benchtop style, the camera can be mounted on a tripod or pole for measurements on the floor at the work site or mounted on the processing machine.
