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Reliable CMM for shop floor and lab.

Microstar

Our Microstar series of CMMs covers a wider size range from medium to large. These versatile units can be used in the lab or in the shop. The ways, bearings, scales and motors are enclosed or protected against harsh environments. All are available in manual or DCC, with several levels of software.

The Microstar is built on a substantial granite base for stability. The moving bridge construction provides the greatest flexibility, accuracy and structural integrity at a reasonable price. The design emphasizes powerful bearing ratios together with Helmel's tradition of precision mechanical bearing movement on hardened and ground steel ways. You do not need an air supply! Straight and square construction ensures intrinsic mechanical accuracy without reliance on volumetric error correcting software tricks. This makes calibration simple and saves you money in the future.

UCC LogoAn optional Renishaw UCC2 Controller can be ordered to enhance capabilities turning the Microstar into a very powerful scanning system.
Manual Microstar Motorized Microstar

delivers drift-free, stable and smooth motion in a system which retains machine geometry even when operated by hand; you do not need to be concerned with the settling time pneumatic systems need for accuracy. When needed to check fine features mechanical locks and fine adjustment give precise positioning. Add Geomet with its easy to use keyboard interface and you have a very efficient measuring center.

are state of the art systems with a powerful motion controller, latest PC, best servo electronics and easy to program Geomet DCC software. A unique drive system contributes to the reliability of the CMM. The joystick is enclosed in a durable aluminum housing. Geomet supports all motorized probes and stylus changers.

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Standard Configuration

•Granite worktable

•3/8"-16 Clamping inserts (M10 optional)

•Dual beam bridge design

•USB computer interface connection

•Precision bearings •Die cast, rugged 3-axis joystick controller
•Hardened and ground ways Custom key labels

•Electronic touch probe interface

•Flat panel display

•Geomet 101 DCC software

Calibration sphere

•Latest computer system

•Windows® XP

GeoWidget training part

Geomet 101/301 user guide

Online access to software upgrades

•1-Year CMM warranty

CMM Specifications
 

Measuring Range

Model Number

X Y Z
220-162 500 (20) 500 (20) 400 (16)
320-162 500 (20) 750 (30) 400 (16)
325-202 625 (25) 750 (30) 500 (20)
430-202 750 (30) 1000 (40) 500 (20)
430-252 750 (30) 1000 (40) 625 (25)
630-252 750 (30) 1500 (60) 625 (25)
640-252 1000 (40) 1500 (60) 625 (25)
840-252 1000 (40) 2000 (80) 625 (25)
850-252 1250 (50) 2000 (80) 625 (25)
* Note: Dimensions provided in “millimeter (inch)” format.

Model Number

Scale
Resolution

Repeatability

Volumetric
Accuracy

216-142 .5 µm (0.000020") 3 µm (0.00016") 11.2 µm (0.00044")
850-252 .5 µm (0.000020") 5.6 µm (0.00022") 18.3 µm (0.00072")
* Total range over model line.
 

Linear Accuracy

220-162 to 320-162 325-202 to 430-202 430-252 to 850-252

0.00018" + 0.000006" per L
(L in inches)

0.00020" + 0.000008" per L
(L in inches)

0.00024" + 0.00001" per L
(L in inches)

4.5 µm + L / 150 µm
(L in mm)

5.0 µm + L / 125 µm
(L in mm)

6.1 µm + L / 100 µm
(L in mm)

* Linear Accuracy by CMM Model size range.
 
DCC Performance :

Maximum Speed

Acceleration

 
 

600mm (24") / sec

1500mm (60") / sec2

 

Performance per ANSI B89.4.1a-1998: Performance is based on dynamic measurements with touch trigger probes and 400 mm Ball Bar. Tests are at 68°F and 50% relative humidity.

Mechanical Accuracy: is intrinsic without volumetrically compensating through software.

Power Requirements : 120 - 230 VAC, 50-60Hz, 20A, Grounded AC. Surge suppression is recommended.

 
System Options
•Renishaw Probe Systems: TP-ES, PH6, MH8, MH20i

Geomet 301

Clamp Kit

Renishaw UCC2 Controller

•Renishaw Motorized Probe PH10T / PH10M

•GeoStat, Real-time SPC Renishaw Stylus Change Racks
•Geomet Gage R&R •UPS Battery backup system
•Vibration isolating pads  

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