March 07, 2025

Our new CMM is equipped with a high-precision scanning probe that allows us to measure surface profiles in a way that was previously impossible. If your parts require strict adherence to surface specifications, we can now provide full-surface measurement, ensuring compliance with your requirements. This is particularly beneficial for:

• Complex geometries – When a surface isn’t a simple flat plane but instead has curves, contours, or variable angles, our scanning probe captures every detail.
• Precision-critical applications – If your parts function in high-performance environments where even slight deviations can cause issues, full-surface measurement provides the assurance you need.
• First-article inspections – With comprehensive data on every aspect of a part’s geometry, we help identify potential deviations early, reducing time and cost in revisions. With reports generated in-house, we can provide timely and detailed inspection data, offering our customers immediate insights and eliminating the delays associated with third-party reporting.

We understand the challenges associated with tight tolerances and intricate designs. Because of its scanning technology, which allows us to detect subtle variations across complex surfaces, we can bring additional value no matter the process.

• Injection Molding: This technology allows us to verify mold accuracy, detect surface inconsistencies, and ensure uniform part replication. For complex molded components with textured surfaces or fine details, our ability to measure full surfaces ensures each part meets the required tolerances.
• CNC Machining: Precision machining of plastics requires strict dimensional accuracy. This CMM helps us verify intricate features, check surface flatness, and confirm tolerances without relying on manual or limited-point inspections.

Our CMM’s expanded working envelope is ideal for inspecting larger plastic components. By accommodating bigger workpieces in a single setup, we eliminate the need for multiple repositioning, reducing potential sources of error and increasing measurement reliability.

Investing in this new technology means fewer assumptions and more definitive data. By scanning an entire surface rather than relying on discrete points, we minimize the risk of undetected variations. This results in a higher level of precision and reduces the likelihood of adjustments or rework later in the process.

With a micron-level accuracy and thermal compensation system, this machine ensures precision even for tight-tolerance plastic components, helping our customers maintain the highest quality standards.

Inspection bottlenecks can slow down production and delay deliveries. With its automated scanning and the ability to measure multiple parts in one setup, this CMM reduces quality inspection times, helping customers receive their parts faster without sacrificing accuracy.

For example, if a medical device manufacturer orders multiple injection-molded enclosures, this machine allows batch inspection in one cycle, ensuring a smooth workflow that meets production demand.

Your parts deserve the highest level of precision, and our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that we stay ahead of evolving quality standards. The addition of the GLOBAL FX 9158 CMM is just one way we are enhancing our inspection processes to serve you better.