Portable CMM, the MicroScribe® X Series: How to Choose the Right
CMM Arm for Your Needs
Choosing the right portable CMM requires an analysis of more than just
a single value for accuracy and the initial purchase price. When choosing
a portable CMM, compare the entire package.
Accuracy vs. Accuracy
Your buying challenge is that each portable CMM vendor applies different
tests to determine accuracy and repeatability and then often promotes only
one accuracy specification prominently in marketing materials. Focusing
only on a single value for one accuracy test does not give a complete
picture of a portable CMM’s capability; working performance is best
defined using several tests.
Immersion thoroughly explains its accuracy
and repeatability
tests so you can evaluate how well the MicroScribe X portable CMM
will perform in your applications. Evaluating each vendor’s specifications
and test procedures before attempting to compare accuracy values can help
you match actual performance to your needs.
Portable CMM Purchase Price vs. Lifecycle Cost
Comparing the lifetime cost of various systems provides a better indication
of their relative value.
- Our standard warranty included in the purchase price of a MicroScribe
X portable CMM is three years.
- The MicroScribe X portable CMM’s electromechanical brake is
designed to help you avoid the most common cause of customer repair
expense: dropping the arm.
- The versatility of our standard SmartCapture trigger provides
a cost-effective alternative to expensive scanning probes.
- Included in the purchase price is a field verification kit that contains
the equipment and procedures you need to quickly verify accuracy of
the MicroScribe X portable CMM whenever you want..
Cost-effective vs. Time-consuming Certification
While some other vendors require you to send your portable CMM back to the
factory for re-certification, the MicroScribe X CMM arm can be re-certified
at your location by a local authorized technician. This saves shipping costs
and can significantly reduce machine downtime for your operation.
Should your MicroScribe X portable CMM require re-calibration, it may
be possible to perform that service at your site, as well. These alternatives
for certification and calibration can save many thousands of dollars over
the product’s lifetime.
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