Your romer arm is a valuable piece of precision equipment. The software allows multiple part setups to be integrated together to produce one inspection program. Data overlay camera system docs is the premier software platform for the measurement of tube and wire. Easily removed from the arm for better usability while probing. Tube inspection software data overlay camera system. While a romer arm is built for the shop floor, its always a good idea to keep your high accuracy measurement arm clean. Utilizing highresolution multitouch display technology on a tablet pc, users physically interact with the softwares guided measurement sequences and report templates. This intuitive software facilitates simple probe calibration, and also includes a diagnosis function for checking the measuring accuracy of the arm.
The pcdmis touch interface is particularly well suited to romer portable arm users and further complements their experience. Oct 11, 2010 demonstration of the romer 6 axis absolute arm as previously aired on quality digest technorazzi live during imts 2010. Portable measuring arms ease the task of monitoring manufacturing processes and help in the solution of problems before expensive reworking is called for. North kingstown, rhode island hexagon metrology has released its tubeshaper software for the portable romer absolute arm tube inspection solution. Explore portable 3d measuring with the hexagon romer absolute arm series. This intuitive software facilitates simple probe calibration, and also includes a diagnosis function for. Ive never used romer, but ive probably got a few thousand hours on a faro arm using cam 2 measure 10. Pcdmis uses rds to interface with your romerrds arm, or winrds to interface with a romer arm.
Faroarm portable 3d measurement arm for any application. Measurement techniques explained include cad to part alignment, measurement, probe scanning. Romer absolute arm application systems tube inspection system the new shape of tube measurement. Hexagon mi romer absolute arm bhochure precizika metrology. My company is considering the purchase of a romer 7520 arm 2m range for one of our plants to use for machine setupalignment noncritical and some inspection. Aberlinks revolutionary measurement software provides you with a powerful, yet easytouse user interface. Tube inspection software data overlay camera system docs. Romer absolute arm hexagon manufacturing intelligence. Make offer hexagon 3d measurement romer absolute arm w scanning integration. Hexagon metrology romer absolute arm portable cmm demonstrated with verisurf metrology software. Being able to understand the fundamentals and knowledge behind a measurement arm is just as important as being able to run the software that utilises its features. Software for portable measuring arms hexagon manufacturing. Romer arm best practices coordinatemeasuring machine.
The romer probes calibration is not done through pcdmis, but through the rds software. Alphacam stone is one of the most widelyused cam software packages in the stone industry, developed through vero software s close industry partnerships with original equipment manufacturers. We are the largest source of pcdmis training anywhere and offer the only official factory training for pcdmis in the usa. Just for information, romer arm holds accuracy of 0. Faros cam2 smartinspect is metrology software for any faro laser tracker or arm user who is. Portable measuring arms allow you measure on the machine or shop floor. Hexagon 3d measurement romer absolute arm w scanning integration, ra7325si2. Adding noncontact tube probes and the classleading tubeshaper software to the advanced technology of the romer absolute arm, the tube inspection system is the perfect solution for all the main tasks of the tube, pipe and wire production industries. Designed to revolutionize quality control in the tubing industry, docs stands for data overlay camera system and is compatible with romer portable measuring arms. Romer is part of hexagon manufacturing intelligence. Portability, stability, light weight and highperformance laser scanners make the romer absolute arm an allpurpose 3d measurement, analysis and digitising tool that can be used by anyone, anywhere and with minimum training.
Midlevel features for 3d2d design, measurement and inspection interface with basic cutplane functionality for creating solids. In addition to software, courses are available that cover programming, machine operation, machine maintenance and integration. Smartlock if the romer absolute arm is not in use, lock it comfortably and safely. At that time, the measuring arm was intended solely for the measurement of bent tube geometry. Occasionally wipe down the arm with a lintfree cloth, and methyl hydrate.
Jun 20, 2014 hexagon metrology romer absolute arm portable cmm demonstrated with verisurf metrology software. Romer system 6 arm cmm with aberlink 3d 1st machinery. Romer absolute arm product brochure leica geosystems. Romer absolute arm measuring arms are portable 6axis and 7axis cmms that perform sophisticated dimensional analysis. Romer absolute arm the full product range the romer absolute arm product range is built on four core models, each designed to meet the demands of customers across a wide array of industries and applications. Cdmis cmm operation instruction for manual measurement ie 415 project example lucas tsai. Jan 08, 2014 hexagon metrology officially announced the commercial availability of romer measuring arm packages equipped with pcdmis touch portable, a new measurement software. Romer arm probe calibration in rds software youtube. Powerinspect is 3d measurement and metrology software for a wide range of measurement hardware. The romer absolute arm is still the easiest and fastest to use in the industry. The first portable metrology software for laser tracker, arm and gage. Romer and romerrds portable arms are articulated arm machines that use either a hard probe or a laser probe to measure parts. Romer is the industry leader in portable cmm arms, and exact metrology offers a wide variety of sizes ranging from 2 meters up to 4.
Tubeshaper is a completely new product designed specifically to apply the versatile measurement capabilities of the romer absolute arm coordinate measuring machine cmm to applications such as tube production, tube. Romer arm best practices cmm tech tips cmmxyz youtube. Highres industrial esd electronic software download delivery electronic software download one 1 machine node locked license relative to your designated cad release fixed price locks in your price and protects you from price increases. I was told that the romer absolute arm can compensate results to 68f, i want to know from you guys that how accurate our results can be. Articulated arms can be equipped with different length probes and scan heads. Cmmmanager supports tactile measurements using both manual and cnc cmms as well as portable cmms, such as an articulated arm and a kcmm optical cmm. The romer absolute arm with integrated scanner is an allpurpose portable measuring arm system designed to meet the needs of almost any measurement application, whether scanning. Instant feedback the romer absolute arm provides immediate acoustic and haptic feedback to the operator, allowing the romer absolute arm to be used in even the most harsh industrial environments. Portable measuring arms, romer absolute arm, romer absolute.
All romer measuring arms are available with pcdmis touch portable, a revolutionary measurement software that utilizes highresolution multitouch display technology on a tablet pc. Faro inspection solutions for streamlining manufacturing processes. The probing accuracy of the absolute arm 6axis is certified to iso 1036012 as standard. The older legacy style probes have 8 pins and have a threaded attachment, and were used on the original infinite, 3000i, stinger and system 6. Projected laser range finder makes correct scanner positioning simple. Jan 20, 2017 the alphacam 2017 software is coupled with the measurement and inspection capability of the romer absolute arm with a fully integrated rs3 laser scanner.
Hexagon metrology announced the release of its tubeshaper software for the portable romer absolute arm tube inspection solution. Verisurf software is modular so you can configure the right functionality for your application and budget. It is ideal for use within confined spaces, including inside a machining center for dimensional control of molds, parts, tooling, castings, and more. Here are some best practices in order to maintain your arm for as long as possible. Portable measurement devices have changed the way you monitor your operations, making it possible to take measurements and. Laser scanning the romer absolute arm is available with a completely integrated highperformance laser scanner or the external hpl20. The romer absolute arm offers firstclass performance on the most complex surface types. Where applicable, you can see countryspecific product information, offers, and pricing. Full system scanning certification defined according to iso 103608 annex d. Designed specifically for that purpose, docs works in conjunction with the romer tube measurement probes to verify and document proper bend radius and length dimensions. Make offer faro p08 platinum arm p080205 no romer with software cam2. As far as ease of use its definitely good, ive used some other cmm software but its probably the easiest to learn with a lot of useful features, but like the other guy said, sometimes the accuracy just isnt where you need it to be.
Demonstration of the romer 6 axis absolute arm as previously aired on quality digest technorazzi live during imts 2010. Much more than just a metrology tool, its value lies in its versatility. Also featured in this video is pcdmis portable measurement software. For highspeed accuracy checks, calibration and simple measurements. The downside to the arm lies in the fact that all measurements are done manually. The romer absolute arm is available with a completely integrated highperformance laser scanner or the external laser scanner cms 108 for the most challenging scanning jobs. Romer absolute arm with integrated scanner hexagon. Through a network of local service centres, production facilities and commercial operations across five continents, we are shaping smart change in manufacturing to build a world where quality drives productivity. The flexibility of the romer portable arm enables it to measure components that are much larger than the arms measuring span by leapfrogging around larger components. The romer absolute arm is available in seven lengths between 1. The original design for the romer arm is based on us patent 3,944,798, filed in 1974 by homer eaton, one of romer s founders, while working at eaton leonard. Calibratingqualifying romer arm practical machinist.
The rs6 is a productivity machine that makes the absolute arm more powerful than any other portable measuring arm on the market. Available as a turnkey hardware and software package, or as an upgrade to existing portable measuring arm units, the system uses the powerful romer absolute arm portable coordinate measuring machine cmm alongside specially designed noncontact tube probes and the stateoftheart tubeshaper software to accelerate the measurement and inspection process, with the absolute minimum of intervention. The romer proprietary software rds features smart technology, allowing total management of checks in the field as well as temperature and shock monitoring. Faro p08 platinum arm p080205 no romer with software cam2. We did a correlation of a scan to the same part run on the cmm very close, measure raw sand castings, this is fine for us. Portable cmm training running in parallel with our spatialanalyzer courses we offer measurement arm pcmm training using rds for romer probing and scan arms. Horizontally oriented scan line for more comfortable measurement. The alphacam 2017 software is coupled with the measurement and inspection capability of the romer absolute arm with a fully integrated rs3 laser scanner. Romer absolute arm allows for reliable touchprobe measurement and inspection. Romer accessories hexagon manufacturing intelligence. The measuring arm is brought to the part, which is possible because of the light weight of the system less than 20 pounds.
The romer absolute arm features absolute encoders and is therefore the first measuring arm which does not require referencing before measurement. Quality control, inspection, onmachine verification, reverse engineering, virtual assembly or 3d modelling. Alphacam stone is one of the most widelyused cam software packages in the stone industry, developed through vero softwares close industry partnerships with original equipment manufacturers. Alphacam stone software and romer absolute arm accelerate. Absolute arm 6axis hexagon manufacturing intelligence. The most recognizable of portable 3d measurement devices are the articulating arm coordinate measuring machines cmm manufactured by such companies as faro technologies inc. Faros cam2 2019 is a dimensional analysis and inspection software package that allows you to complete 3d measurement jobs quickly. Dimensional analysis software you can trust faro cam2 2019. Hexagon metrology launches a new generation of portable measuring arm, featuring optimized ergonomics and stability, creating the best romer absolute arm ever.
Fully compatible with all major portable metrology software packages. Romer arms are used for industrial measuring tasks where the part to be measured is too large or inconvenient to be moved. Measurement modes acquire single points or use continuous scan modes. Romer proprietary rds software is the virtual double of the romer absolute arm.
Hexagon romer absolute arm 3d scanner cmm measuring. Romers system 6 portable cmm was designed for applications needing a low cost, portable measurement device for inspection or reverse. A romer arm is a term for a portable coordinate measuring machine romer, a company acquired by the hexagon ab group, and part of the manufacturing intelligence division, designed the romer arm in the 1980s to solve the problem of how to measure large objects such as airplanes and car bodies without moving them to a dedicated measuring laboratory. Available as a turnkey hardware and software package, or as an upgrade to existing portable measuring arm units, the system uses the powerful romer absolute arm portable coordinate measuring machine cmm alongside specially designed noncontact tube probes and the stateoftheart tubeshaper software to accelerate the measurement and inspection process, with the absolute minimum of.
It is a highly intuitive and easytouse metrology software for inspection tasks at the shop floor covering a wide range of measurement volumes. Each hexagon romer absolute arm model is available at different accuracy levels to ensure the right. Romer docs is the premier cadbased tube inspection software. The romer absolute arm the choice for versatile portable probe measurement. Hexagon romer absolute arm accessories making the most of measurement. The romer rds software features a virtual image of the romer arm.
Canadian measurement metrology coordinate measuring machines. We have redirected you to an equivalent page on your local site where you can see local pricing and promotions and purchase online. Designed for quality control, ndt inspection, reverse engineering, 3d modeling and countless other touchprobe measurements, romer arms were the first coordinate measuring arms to allow users to begin taking measurements without referencing the system beforehand. It simplifies the inspection of complex freeform shapes. Probe compensation measure, sketch entities sketch lines, circles, arcs, splines, planes and other elements with your measuring arm. Romer s latest innovation is the romer absolute arm with or without integrated scanner.
Aberlink 3d measurement software can be retrofitted to a huge range of portable measuring arms, including faro, romer, cimcore, tomelleri and many others. Portable measuring arm with fullycertified and integrated rs4 laser scanner designed for fasterthanever 3d data capture across a range of surfaces and applications. All romer absolute arm models are compatible with a wide range of functional and effective accessories, from scanners and probes to mounting and volume expansion systems. Remountable in seconds with no timewasting recalibration. Technological foundation built upon years of portable measuring arm technology, the absolute arm 6axis is the latest in a long line of marketleading articulated measuring arms, from the romer arm to the romer absolute arm and now beyond. Pcdmis cmm operation instruction for manual measurement. The romer absolute arm s repeatable mount allows changing probes on the fly, according to your measurement needs. Equipment works fine, in need of recalibration from hexagon.