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Xspect Renishaw REVO Probe
The REVO™ is a new
dynamic measuring head from Renishaw with integral scanning probe system designed
to maximize CMM throughput while maintaining high system accuracy. Unlike conventional
scanning methods, which rely on speeding up the motion of the CMM in order to scan
quickly, thereby reducing the accuracy of measurement, REVO™ uses synchronized motion
to minimize the dynamic errors of CMM motion at ultra high scanning speeds. Up to
500 mm/s is possible without accuracy penalties. REVO™ is a real revolution; has in
excess of 20 patents and is going to change the way customers measure, and is described
as 'The Most Significant CMM Development in 25 Years' by Barry Rogers Renishaw National
Sales Manager.
Preview
of the REVO™ can be viewed by downloading a video
clip.
REVO™ Features:
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Infinite Rotation
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Infinite Positioning
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500mm/sec Scan Speed
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6000 Points per second
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500 mm Reach
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Low Scanning Forces
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Minimus Stylus Wear
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Improved Accuracies
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Rapid Calibrations
The highly innovative probe mounted
to the REVO™ measuring head further minimizes the errors caused by the dynamic effects
of high-speed motion and allows the use of long styli without reducing accuracy. An
internal laser system accurately measures the exact position of the probe tip within
the probe body down a hollow stylus to a reflector at the stylus tip. Unlike conventional
styli that need to be very stiff, the new hollow stylus is designed to bend, thereby
deflecting the return path of the laser beam which is monitored by a Position Sensing
Detector mounted in the probe body.
OpenDMIS is fully
integrated with REVO™ and allows the power of its analysis and graphical reporting
to provide immediate feedback.
Utilizing the DMIS & I++DME International
Standards OpenDMIS™ works seamlessly with the Renishaw Universal CMM Controller UCC2;
due to the REVO™ sophistication it is only available to operation with the UCC2 Controller.
Xspect are founding members of the Metrology Standards Organization and is committed
to see 'Open Architecture' come to the CMM world.
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