XM-60 multi-axis calibrator Why you need an XM-60 multi-axis calibrator Knowing the capability of machine tools before metal cutting is the foundation of any machining process. The XM-60 multi-axis calibrator measures all six degrees of freedom from a single set-up, highlighting problems before they affect productivity. Build Verify Compensate Diagnose

Process foundation Component quality is dependent on machine performance. Without understanding the errors in a machine it is impossible to have confidence that your components will meet specification. Accurate measurement and setup of machines is the foundation of process control, providing the best performance and stable environment for the process to be performed. Quantifying process capability reduces costs and improves efficiency.

Powerful machine diagnostic capability Initiatives to improve efficiency, and reduce scrap and production costs have created the need to understand manufacturing processes better than ever before. Knowing the capability of machine tools before metal cutting is the foundation of any machining process. Laser interferometry, the globally recognised approach for machine calibration, offers the ultimate in accuracy. However, measuring one error per set-up is time consuming for users who wish to measure more than linear errors. With complex machine structures and more intricate components being manufactured,...

Rapid measurement of all six degrees of freedom errors in any orientation.

apply innovation™ Reducing measurement uncertainties is important for any user The XM-60 multi-axis calibrator provides users with powerful machine diagnostic capability through the measurement of all degrees of freedom from a ‘single shot’. By capturing six degrees of freedom, users can discover the source of their errors, rather than the effect which is often seen when performing linear measurement alone. Reducing measurement uncertainties is important for any user. The XM-60 has been designed to measure machine errors directly, by aligning the laser beams with a machine axis. This reduces...

System overview Laser/launch unit Flexible – a separate laser unit enables the use of a remote compact fibre optic launch unit, reducing the size of the launch unit and minimising the impact on measurement volume. Thermal stability – the laser heat source is located outside the machine environment. The use of an external laser source reduces thermal effects on the measurement optics and on the machine under test. Key features and benefits Quick Linear, pitch, yaw, roll, horizontal and vertical straightness measurement in the same time as a single measurement with conventional laser techniques....

apply innovation™ CARTO software suite Intuitive - guides the user through the workflow of the measurement process. CARTO software suite provides data capture, analysis and compensation for the XM-60 multi-axis calibrator. This includes data captured from rotary axis testing with the XR20 rotary axis calibrator. Reliable - XC-80 environmental compensator automatically corrects for the effect of the operating environment. Accurate - maintains full measurement accuracy from 0 °C - 40 °C. System case Portable - robust Peli™ storm system case designed to provide safe storage and transportation of...

Engineered by Renishaw Renishaw laser measurement systems are manufactured to provide high performance and long operational lives. The aluminium substructure provides lightweight yet strong construction, designed to give the smallest package to fit onto machine tools. The combined weight of the launch and receiver is only 2.5 kg. Thermal design The XM-60 employs thermal breaks between the magnetic mount and the product housing. This ensures changes in machine thermals do not affect the device and temperature variation in the XM-60 does not affect machine performance. Roll detection The XM-60...

Four-beam system Easy, flexible set-up using any of the four beams during visual alignment. The only four-beam system on the market, matching interferometric accuracy of angular and linear measurement with the simplicity of Position Sensitive Device (PSD) straightness measurement. Allows a greatly reduced package size. Proven performance The laser tube in the XM-60 is developed from technology used in Renishaw’s RLE laser encoder system, produced for over 20 years, and found in the most demanding applications in the semiconductor industry. Attention to detail The standard XM-60 kit is supplied...

The CARTO software suite provides data capture, analysis and compensation applications, simplifying the process for monitoring and improving position performance. The CARTO user interface provides a simple process flow that enables users to easily capture and manage their data. Built in functions such as ‘automatic sign detection’ and ‘first target pre-set’ give confidence that collected data is right first time. This approach allows for greater productivity whilst using Renishaw calibration products. CARTO is made up of three applications: 0 Capture to collect laser measurement data. for powerful...

Capture Positioning performance – captured Graphical alignment Easy laser alignment using the graphical interface with direct positional feedback from the XM-60 laser. Long range measurement Define sub test methods, create part programs and capture data sets for unlimited measurement range. True straightness data Minimise the effects of air turbulence and vibration by capturing a higher density of straightness data in a continuous sweep of the axis. More data than ever At every target CARTO stores laser position, environmental data from the connected compensator and time stamps the data. This...

Explore Data – analysed Compare anything Analyse data to international standards to meet your requirements. Create PDF reports using our customisable combined report function, or simply copy and paste data sections as required. Compare historical data, different measurement types, positional data against environment. Error visualisation Export single or multiple tests at the click of a button. Alternatively, back-up the entire database to a single ‘.carto’ file. The 3D error visualisation feature allows interpretation of errors and the relationship between the 6 degrees of freedom. Measure the...