COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINES
BRIDGE
CMM
GANTRY
CMM
HORIZONTAL
ARM CMM
Metris C3 V featuring Cross Scanner XC50-LS
CMM solutions for every metrology requirement
METRIS BRIDGE AND HORIZONTAL ARM CMMs
PERFORMANCE AND SIZE OVERVIEW
METRIS GANTRY CMMs
PERFORMANCE AND SIZE OVERVIEW
The Metris Coord3 and LK CMM ranges have been renamed. The following table
gives an overview of the new name and former name.
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Former name New
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Former name
C3 V Eos, Hera, Kronos LK V LK Integra, LK Evolution,
LK Ultima T
C3 V-G Athena LK V-R LK Ultima R
C3 V-GP MCT Starlight, MCT Plus LK V-SL LK Libero
C3 H-T Swan L LK V-GP LK Ultima G
C3 H-R Swan SI LK H-T LK HC90 Table
LK H-R LK HC90 Rail
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Metris provides high quality and innovative
metrology solutions to a wide range of
industries. With the introduction of the C3
range of CMMs, Metris is able to offer an
alternative to its popular range of premium
ceramic machines. The new models extend
the Metris CMM portfolio to a broad range of
almost fi ve hundred sizes and confi gurations.
The C3 products from Coord3 include bridge
CMMs (C3 V), horizontal arm CMMs (C3 H), as
well as large gantry machines (C3 V-G and C3
V-GP), all with an impressive pedigree dating
back will over 30 years.
All Metris CMMs are supplied with CAMIO
Studio and the MCC-200 controller as standard
and benefi t from the same broad range of
hardware options including:
Point to point scanning - for a Renishaw
TP200 touch trigger probe
Continuous contact scanning - Renishaw
SP25 analogue probe
Non-contact laser scanning – Metris LC
and XC range of laser scanners
Fully automated stylus and probe
changers
Motorized indexing or rotary table
Pneumatic anti-vibration mounts
Temperature compensation
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C3 V BRIDGE CMM
C3 V BRIDGE CMM
C3 H-T HORIZONTAL ARM CMM ON TABLE
C3 H-R HORIZONTAL ARM CMM ON RAIL
C3 Bridge and Horizontal Arm CMMs
C3 V BRIDGE CMM
With super-light aluminium as a key structural component, and air bearings on all axes, the
C3 V is a high specifi cation cost effective metrology solution. Due to its size, high capacity
table and comprehensive selection of options, the C3 V is suitable for a wide range of small to
medium size applications.
Key features
CNC control and manual joystick
operation
0.5μm resolution scales
Passive anti-vibration mounts
Aluminium Y and Z guideways
Granite table and X guideway
Air bearings on all axis
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Key benefi ts
High acceleration for low cycle times
Excellent accuracy and repeatability
Flexible multi sensor platform
Small footprint
High capacity (loads) table
Suitable for a shop fl oor environment
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Typical applications
Machined and pressed parts
Plastic mouldings
Casting and forgings
Touch trigger and non-contact inspection
Digitizing, scanning and reverse
engineering
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Specifi cations
Accuracy from 2.4μm+L/333
Velocity from 52m/min
Acceleration from 9360 m/min2
Size range: X 500 to 3000mm
Y 400 to 2000mm
Z 400 to 1200mm
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C3 H HORIZONTAL ARM CMM
This layout style machine benefi ts from aluminium structural components plus a combination
of air and precision bearings for added durability. With a choice of table or rail mounting, the
C3 H offers a high degree of fl exibility for inspecting large components in single or twin arm
confi gurations.
Key features
Manual, CNC and disengageable drives
0.5μm resolution scales
Fully protected guideways (optional)
Granite or cast iron surface plate
Aluminium Y and Z guideways
Steel X guideway
Precision roller bearings on X axis
Air bearings on Y and Z axis
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Key benefi ts
Single or twin arm table or rail
confi guration
Scribing option
Walk-on covers for optimal safety
Part loading access from above and
sides
Suitable for a shop fl oor environment
Low air consumption
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Typical applications
Inspecting automotive body-in-white
Marking out and free form surfaces
inspection
Fabrications and mould tools
Integrated in-line inspection
Touch trigger and non-contact inspection
Digitizing, scanning and reverse
engineering
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Specifi cations
Accuracy from 10.0μm+L/67
Velocity from 31m/min
Acceleration from 3060 m/min2
Size range: X 2000 to 6000mm
Y 1000 to 1500mm
Z 1200 to 2000mm
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C3 Gantry CMMs
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C3 V-G AND C3 V-GP GANTRY TYPE CMM
With the option of aluminium or steel structural components the C3 V-G and C3
V-GP machines are an affordable large scale fi xed bed metrology solution, with all
the benefi ts of high throughput, for the inspection of very large components.
The C3 V-G model offers a set of standard confi gurations targeted at automotive
body inspection applications. The C3 V-GP (Gantry Project) range on the other
hand offers full fl exibility to meet your requirements regarding machine size and
accuracy. As these large machines require special foundations and possibly other
specialist applications support, we will completely project manage a solution to
meet your exact requirements - from concept through to after sales support.
Key features
Unique thermal expansion balance
system
0.5μm resolution scales
Choice of aluminium or steel
construction
Optional dual drive and encoder
Precision roller bearings on X-axis
(C3 V-G only)
Air bearings on all axis (excluding
C3 V-G X-axis)
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Key benefi ts
Excellent accuracy and
repeatability
Flexible multi-sensor platform
Suitable for a shop fl oor
environment
Easy access for part loading
Minimum foundation Monolith
option
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Typical applications
Marine and locomotive engine
components
Automotive and commercial
vehicles
Aerospace components and
structures
Telecommunications and satellite
equipment
Printing equipment
Integration pallet transfer systems
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Specifi cations
Accuracy from 5.0μm+L/167
Velocity from 40m/min
Acceleration from 5400 m/min2
Size range: X 2500 to 12000mm
Y 1500 to 3500mm
Z 1000 to 2500mm
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C3 V-G
C3 V-GP
C 3V-GP
LK V BRIDGE CMM
LK V BRIDGE CMM
LK V BRIDGE CMM ON RAILS
LK Bridge CMM
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DETAIL CERAMIC
HIGH PERFORMANCE BRIDGE CMM
The LK V range is more than capable of meeting the most demanding requirement for a fi rst-
class small to large scale metrology solution
As with all LK high accuracy CMMs, the design is based around the unique usage of ceramic
materials for the construction of the critical bridge and spindle components of the machine,
coupled with proven air-bearing design, providing the ultimate in stiffness and stability to
deliver signifi cantly improved repeatability.
The LK V bridge CMM is for larger volumes also available as a rail CMM machine.
Key features
Granite table and X-guideway
Ceramic Y and Z-guideway
High effi ciency air bearings
Zero hysteresis friction drives
Renishaw scales (0.1μm)
Probe system:
Digital, analogue or laser probe
Peck or continuous scanning
Stylus and/or probe changer
Large volume CMM available in rail
confi guration (LK V-R)
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Key benefi ts
Premium performance
High velocities / acceleration for low
cycle times
Excellent accuracy and repeatability
Flexible multi-sensor platform:
touch probes, analog scanning, digital
scanning
High capacity (loads) table
Specifi cations
LK-V volume range from
800x700x600mm to 10000x2500x2000mm
LK V-R (rail) volume range
from 3000x2000x1500mm to
10000x4000x3000mm
Volumetric accuracy from 1.10μm+L/400
Repeatability from 1.3μm
Velocity from 46m/min
Acceleration from 5100 m/min²
Environment 20°C +/- 2°C (“Therma”
option available to operate in extended
temperature range)
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Typical applications
Machined and pressed parts
Plastic mouldings
Casting and forgings
Touch trigger and non-contact
inspection
Digitizing, scanning and reverse
engineering
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WHY CERAMIC?Using stress-free ceramic guide-ways, as opposed to less dimensionally stable alternatives,
provides long-lasting confi dence in your measurement accuracy and a reduced requirement
for machine verifi cation, saving you time and money. This is a confi dence that we support with
a unique 10-year guarantee.
LK High Speed Scanning Bridge CMM
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ULTIMATE ACCURACY WITHOUT ANY COMPRIMISE ON THROUGHPUT
The LK V-SL features a revolutionary design that delivers the ultimate scanning and inspection
performance currently available in the marketplace. Particularly suited to the demands of
automotive and aerospace applications, the LK V-SL is a unique and distinctive multi-sensor
CMM without equal.
Key features
Granite table with ceramic Y & Z
guideways
Raised X-axis guideway provides ultra-
fast dynamics
S-axis 0.1 micron scale
Multi-sensor capability
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Key benefi ts
Increased scanning performance
delivering high accuracy and
throughput
Increased stiffness and stability of the
metrology frame
Ready for shop fl oor or metrology lab
location
Temperature compensation for
operational environments of 15ºC to
30ºC (option)
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Applications
Analogue or digital optical scanning
Automotive engine and transmission
components
Aerospace blade, engine and aircraft
components
General precision engineering
Medical manufacturing
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Specifi cations
Volume range from 800x700x600mm to 2500x2000x1500mm
Volumetric accuracy from 1.1μm+L/600
Repeatability from 0.7μm
Velocity up to 51m/min
Acceleration up to 8439m/min²
Environment 20°C +/- 2°C
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METROLOGY LAB REFERENCE CMM
The LK V-SL with the HA option is a metrology lab reference CMM featuring sub-micron
accuracy for applications that require highest precision.
Specifi cations (LK V-SL with HA option)
Volume range from 1000x700x600mm to 2000x1200x1000mm
Volumetric accuracy from 0,7μm +L/600
Repeatability from 0.5μm
Velocity from 46m/min
Acceleration from 5100m/min²
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LK V-SL BRIDGE CMM
LKV-SL HA
LK H-R
LK H-R
LK Horizontal Arm CMM
THE FASTEST HIGH ACCURACY HORIZONTAL ARM CMM ON THE MARKET
The LK H premium range of horizontal arm CMMs provides unequalled performance in speed,
accuracy and repeatability, continuing LK’s highly innovative approach to CMM design.
The outstanding performance owes much to the ceramic guideways and air bearings used in
the construction. Stability at high velocity and acceleration cannot be maintained using lower
specifi cation materials and drive technologies.
The LK H confi guration provides unique access to the measuring envelope and can be
supplied as sub-fl oor or fl oor level installations, or as part of a fully-automated FMS cell with
automated component loading and environmental enclosures
Key features
Granite table with ceramic
Y & Z guideways
High effi ciency air bearings
Zero hysteresis friction drives
Renishaw scales (0.5μm)
Probe system:
Digital touch trigger probe
Peck or continuous scanning
Stylus and/or probe changer
Typical applications
Inspection automotive body-in-white
Marking out and free form surfaces
inspection
Fabrications and mould tools
Integrated in-line inspection
Touch trigger and non-contact
inspection
Digitizing, scanning and reverse
engineering
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Specifi cations
LK H-T table version
Volume range from
1000x400x600mm to
4000x1600x2000mm
Volumetric accuracy from
1.3μm+L/250
Repeatability from 1.9μm
Velocity from 50m/min
Acceleration from 4700 m/min²
Environment 20°C +/- 2°C
LK H-R rail version
Volume range from
4000x1200x1000mm to
10000x1600x2500mm
Volumetric accuracy from
8.0μm+L/250
Repeatability from 4.5μm
Velocity from 32m/min
Acceleration from 4000m/min²
Environment 20°C +/- 2°C
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LK High Accuracy Gantry
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A NEW BREED OF LARGE SCALE CMM
Made for large scale metrology applications the LK V-GP, with its elevated rails, offers the best
of all worlds. High accuracy with maximum volume and full support for a variety of probing
solutions including touch-trigger digital, analogue and laser options.
A truly fl exibile and reliable CMM when size really matters.
Key features
Granite rail with ceramic Y and Z guide
ways
Elevated X axis guide way
High performance air bearings
AIM controller
Camio Studio software
Renishaw PH10MQ probe head
Supports TP20,TP200, SP600,
SP25, scanners LC15,LC50 & XC50
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Key benefi ts
Elevated guideway combines high
accuracy with maximum volume
Meets the demands of all
applications with the need for
less compensation due to tightly
manufactured guideways
Reliability and performance due
to the selection of materials with
high thermal stability and optimized
dimensional characteristics
Offers full multi-sensor capability
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Applications
Automotive large engine &
transmission components
Aerospace airframe & large blade
Large scale gears
Power generation large turbines
Maritime engine & propeller
Rail transmission
General precision engineering
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Specifi cations
Accuracy from 4,0μm to L/250
Mpe 0.0035mm
Measurement volume
X Axis from 3000mm to 1600mm
Y Axis from 4500mm to 6000mm
Z Axis from 2000mm to 3000mm
Machine speed 22m/min
Acceleration 1700m/min²
Air supply 90PSI
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LK V-GP
LK V-GP
Camio Software
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THE METROLOGY SOFTWARE SOLUTION OF PROFESSIONALS
Camio Studio CAD interfacing software redefi nes the CAD interfacing world of CMM
programming. Simplicity with power, usability and intelligence.
Camio Offl ine provides inspection planning application features with a comprehensive set of
offl ine programming tools with full simulation and collision detection.
Camio Reporting produces comprehensive full color pictorial inspection results, based
around the component CAD model, in addition to the standard text ,CSV and XML outputs. Full
SPC analysis is available through an approved interface to Q-DAS software.
LaunchPad is confi gurable operator interface which provides simple graphical menu
structures for the launching of part programs with inbuilt operator instructions and control
of automation systems.
Digigraph Blade Analysis a comprehensive measurement solution for the detailed inspection
and reporting of turbine blade geometry.
Metris Gear provides easy measurement and data collection for the analysis of both internal
and external spur and helical gears.
HIGHLIGHTS
Camio Studio software continues the tradition of innovation, embedding 40+ years of metrol-
ogy expertise into integrated software solutions. Fully supports LK machines and ports to
industry-standard equipment.
D Integrated solution for online and offl ine programming.
D Multi-sensor programming and simulation.
D Context sensitive help with multi language support.
D Fully customizable reporting based on an SQL database.
D CAD-independent supporting CATIA® v4, CATIA v5, Pro/E®, UG®, Parasolid®,
HOOPS®, STEP® and IGES®.
D Fast CAD model loading via Hoops Graphic Engine– gets working quickly even with large
CAD fi les.
D Full and exact compliance to the DMIS standard.
D Rapid, reliable part program generation.
D Fast execution of part programs, improving machine throughput.
METRIS I++/ DME COMPATIBILITY
D Improve the effi ciency of CMM
- Execute part programs from
different metrology software
- Eliminate “translations” of
inspection part programs
D Increase the fl exibility of available
CMMs
D Reduce
- Programming training costs
- Maintenance costs
- Overall manufacturing costs
CMM Upgrades and Retrofi ts
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UPGRADE EXPERTISE FOR UPGRADES AVAILABLE FOR
Hexagon
LK
Mitutoyo
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Wenzel
Zeiss
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Controllers
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WHY UPGRADE OR RETROFIT?
While the manufacture of CMM structures has improved over the years, your existing machine,
whatever the manufacturer, will see an improvement in performance, life expectancy and
accuracy by the retrofi t of an advanced Metris LK-CMM control system and powerful, DMIS
compliant Camio Studio metrology software. A full range of hardware upgrades and retrofi ts
is available to meet all of your current and future needs.
CMM SOFTWARE UPGRADES
The rapid development of CMM metrology software means your CMM could well be operating
with outdated software, whether supplied by LK or as part of your existing CMM system.
Metris can retrofi t your CMM with the latest, easy-to-use 3D metrology software, either
through LK-Controller technology, proprietary protocol support or via the I++ DME open
protocol standard.
Installations come complete with the Metris customer service support and back-up, including
training, helpdesk access and software maintenance agreements where required. Whether
you use manual or CNC CMMs, interface to your CAD system or use ‘teach and learn’ part
programming methods, Metris has an extensive range of software products designed to
support your programming and reporting applications.
Customer Service and Support
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TOTAL CUSTOMER SUPPORTMetris provides ISO9001/2000 and UKAS accredited metrology solutions to a wide range of
industries and bluechip customers in a global marketplace, utilizing a worldwide network
of highly trained metrology experts.
SUB-CONTRACT INSPECTIONDedicated inspection – UKAS accredited CMM sub-micron, temperature controlled inspection
with the capability to measure all component types and sizes.
METROLOGY TRAININGKnowledge base – on site/off site, basic, intermediate and advanced software and hardware
training using dedicated staff with hands-on experience.
HELPDESKInstant help – the skills and technical knowledge to solve your application/software problems
by dedicated helpdesk engineers
MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATIONTechnical service – the manpower, state-of-the-art technology and logistics to maximize
reliability, uptime and equipment performance.
SOFTWARE WEB SUPPORTWeb-based assistance – instant and dedicated one-to-one support through a secure Internet
browser-based conference call.
REMOTE SYSTEM MONITORINGDiagnostics – monitoring your machine performance remotely via our in-house engineering
team, to predict and identify potential CMM issues.
CMM RETROFITLife cycle extension – cost-effective, knowledge-driven solutions to modernize and optimize
existing equipment.
PROGRAMMING CONSULTANCYOperational assistance - highly skilled engineers provide part programs or programming
consultancy, expertise which can reduce your product inspection
Metris HQ
Geldenaaksebaan 329
B-3001 Leuven
Belgium
tel. +32 16 74 01 01
fax +32 16 74 01 03
Metris USA
tel. +1 810 2204360
Metris Belgium
tel. +32 16 74 01 01
Metris France
tel. +33 4 74 76 64 76
Metris China
Beijing Offi ce
tel. +86 21 6448 1061
Metris Japan
tel. +81 52 222 4884
Metris UK Ltd.
tel. +44 1332 811349
Metris Germany
tel. +49 6023 91733-0
Metris Italia
tel. +39 11 9635511
Metris Korea
tel. +82 31 399 5951
Metris India
tel. +91 11 2275 32 44
More Metris offi ces
and resellers at www.metris.com
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Metris designs, develops and markets a unique range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems servicing design and manufacturing industries. The company’s reliable and innovative metrology solutions cover the full range of measurement volumes required by automotive and aerospace customers, in both fi xed and portable confi gurations and with optical and touch sensors.
Metris provides best-in-class precision equipment and metrology solutions for precise measurements featuring classical CMMs and articulated arm CMMs.
Metris is the market leader for CMM based laser inspection, with the Metris LC and XC laser scanners offering full surface and feature measurement.
Metris Optical CMMs are portable, handheld coordinate measuring machines, with a proven track record in engineering, pre-production and quality control applications. The Optical CMMs can also be used in motion analysis and robot calibration applications.
Metris ModelMaker 3D scanners are the best-in-class articulated arm scanners for inspection and reverse engineering.
The Metris Laser Radar is the top solution available to the manufacturing industry that provides a fully automated, non-contact measurement and inspection capability for large-volume applications of up to 60 meters.
The Metris iGPS is a modular, large volume tracking system enabling factory-wide localization of multiple objects with metrology accuracy, applicable in
manufacturing and assembly.
Metris completes its product portfolio with a full range of complementary software solutions for CMM and point cloud based inspection and reverse
engineering applications.