Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence markets new versions of the HP-S-X1 series of compact touch probes. In addition to featuring a new housing system for improved point repeatability, the HP-S-X1 range now accepts longer horizontal styli, increasing the flexibility of the metrology system, without the need to change modules.
With their small external dimensions and support for stylus lengths of up to 225 mm, HP-S-X1 probes enable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to detect features located at depth. Magnetic interfaces enable automated stylus changing, and are suitable for all standard inspection modes, such as single-point tactile measurement, self-centering measurement and high-speed continuous scanning. They offer fast, accurate data acquisition for all types of contours, and for any surface.
The HP-S-X1 range of tactile scanning probes includes the HP-S-X1C center-mounted version for high measurement stability. The same applies to the HP-S-X1S and HP-S-X1H models, which allow the use of an indexing measuring head for easier access to the part. In the latest versions, the HP-S-X1C and HP-S-X1H models accept horizontal styli up to 100 mm, while the HP-S-X1S can be combined with horizontal styli up to 20 mm without changing modules. A standard interface enables all probes to be used with Hexagon measuring heads.
"The newest versions of the HP-S-X1 scanning probe have been redesigned to extend service life and enable more flexible mounting without requiring a change of modules," says Micha Neininger, Sensor Product Manager at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. "Usually, to benefit from all these stylus configuration options, a multi-module system would be required. With the HP-S-X1 range, users save the time spent replacing modules, so they can always apply the best configuration for the task at hand, without compromising."
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