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Helmel Engineering
6520 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14305 |
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Toll Free:
800-BEST-CMM
Phone:
716-297-8644
Fax:
716-297-9405 |
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Sales@helmel.com |
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Helmel Introduces First
DCC CMM For
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$19,870* |
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Fully
Automatic
Helmel
Phoenix
ready
for your
floor
Measuring
Range:
12"x12"x10"
Intrinsically
Accurate
- No
Error
Map
Easy-to-Learn
GEOMET
CMM
Software
Helmel/Delta
Tau
Controller
Latest
PC, LCD
Monitor
and
Joystick
Renishaw
Touch
Trigger
Probe
System
High
Reliability
- Shop
Floor
Protection
Self-Installable,
Affordable
and
Economical
to Own
Made in
USA By
America's
CMM
Builder
HELMEL ENGINEERING PRODUCTS, INC. announces the introduction of their American-made, shop hardened automatic coordinate measuring machine for small and medium sized parts at an introductory price under $20,000. Called the PHOENIX RB, it is a DCC system with a measuring capacity of 12” x 12” x 10”, and is a complete, ready-to-run machine with a “real estate friendly” compact footprint. Helmel has been a dedicated broad-line CMM builder in Niagara Falls, NY, and since 1973 has cultivated the more rugged and durable mechanical bearing concepts, developing a reputation for smaller benchtop and mini-CMMs in addition to larger offerings. The PHOENIX RB is a self-contained moving bridge design with a full granite table on a sturdy stand that houses the electronics and computer. Hardened and precision ground ways with high accuracy mechanical bearings provide long term reliability. Steel scales mounted on steel structures assure uniform thermal response. Intrinsic mechanical accuracy is manufactured in, and is independent of volumetric software error correction, considerably reducing calibration and maintenance cost over time. The motorized system includes a controller, joystick, Renishaw probe, computer system, and Helmel’s proprietary, time proven and easy-to-learn “GEOMET” Software. It is believed to be the first DCC CMM in the USA priced below $20,000 ready to go. The Phoenix RB is rugged, fast, and an excellent CMM value ideally suited to production, lab, and reverse engineering needs.
“At a
point in
time
when US
manufacturers
need
every
single
competitive,
cost-reducing
advantage,
no
matter
how
small,”
comments
Art
Whistler,
VP of
Sales &
Marketing,
“who
else but
Helmel
would do
this?
The
price is
absurd
for a
machine
of this
quality,
but we
have
learned
our
lessons,
honed
our
skills,
and
invested
in
efficiencies
over the
last 35
years,
perhaps
for this
moment.
RB? It
stands
for
either
ReBorn,
or
Recession
Buster.
You be
the
judge.”
Would
you like
more
information?
Please
use our
information
request
form.
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The Standard PHOENIX RB System
includes |
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•Dual beam bridge design |
•Rugged 3-axis joystick |
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•Bearings, ways, drives and scales
covered |
•Latest
computer hardware |
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•Precision bearings on hardened & ground
ways |
•Flat panel LCD monitor |
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•Non-contact optical steel scales
mounted on steel |
•Pull-out keyboard with GEOMET keylabels |
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•Granite base |
•GEOMET 101 DCC software |
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•3/8-16 clamping inserts |
•Training part and manual |
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•Machine stand |
•1" calibration sphere |
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•Renishaw Touch Trigger Probe |
•1-Year CMM warranty |
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Specifications |
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Measuring Range |
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Model Number |
X |
Y |
Z |
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112 RB |
300 (12) |
300 (12) |
250 (10) |
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* Note: Dimensions
provided in “millimeter (inch)”
format. |
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Weight |
Resolution |
Repeatability |
Volumetric
Accuracy |
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440 lbs. (200kg) |
.5 µm (0.00002") |
3 µm (0.00012") |
8 µm (0.00032") |
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Linear Accuracy
: 0.00018" + 0.000006" per inch |
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Bandwidth
: 4.5 µm + L * 0.150 µm, (L in mm) |
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Performance per
ANSI B89.4.1a-1998 : Performance
is based on dynamic measurements
with touch trigger probe and 300mm
Ball Bar. Tests are at 68°F and 50%
relative humidity . |
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Utility :
120-230 V~, 50-60Hz, 10A grounded
main power supply. |
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Helmel
DNA: Since 1973, a common genetic thread has run through all Helmel CMMs reflecting a philosophy and culture of sound mechanical designs, properly constructed, and coupled with leading probe systems and software that is powerful, efficient, and simple. Our objective is to provide customers with a trustworthy, durable and long lasting precision CMM that is affordable, economical to operate, easy to learn and use, and delivers decades of value and return on investment. It is an added bonus that Helmel is a stable company who will promptly provide knowledgable service and support. All Helmel Coordinate Measuring Machines have mechanical bearing systems characterized by strong bearing ratios, design emphasis on balance, attention to the center of moving mass, and optimized drive locations on powered machines. Our CMMs are constructed with Intrinsic Mechanical Accuracy – IMA:
they are physically straight, flat,
square, and true, with precision derived
from the structure, not from software
error mapping. That is our Credo.
Intrinsic Mechanical Accuracy is
standard in every Phoenix. Performance
is delivered without 3D error correction
software. Turn off error mapping on any competitive machine and you reveal a poor underlying product, for which you pay a dear price. Mapping is done to reduce production costs, but it will cost you more each time you need calibration. Error correction files are hidden behind password protection only the OEM can access, binding you to their higher priced services for years. A Helmel CMM employs scale correction factors only, and ours are open and accessible files. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with all key processes in-house: concepts, prototyping, mechanical and electrical design, machining, grinding, welding, painting, electronic and controller assembly, motion control and GEOMET metrology software development, system build, calibration and test, installation, training, and ongoing service and support. Helmel takes total responsibility for our products. We are still servicing Helmel products over 30 years old. Helmel’s
GEOMET CMM Software System
has been an industry leader since the
early 1980’s. Like our machines, there
has been a continuity of concepts, and a
fundamental goodness in ease and
efficiency, that runs through the
decades. A user of early HP Basic Geomet
would have little difficulty to walk up
and use the later DOS versions, or
today’s Windows versions, because the
operating principles have not changed.
The user interface, though vastly
updated with graphical and Windows
functionality, remains recognizable
through our parallel iconic keyboard
keylabel interface trademarked
“Keystroke Magic”. Users inevitably
gravitate to this ultimately efficient
interaction with Geomet.
To
view our complete Phoenix RB brochure, please
click
here.
To see how easy you can
setup and install the Phoenix DCC
CMM please
click here.
*Pricing shown is FOB our factory for all 50 US States and Puerto Rico. Contact Helmel for export pricing. |
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