Absolute Arm

The Absolute Arm

(Multi)functional, by design

With the Absolute Arm, it’s all in the design. Design for high measurement productivity, so other manufacturing processes can stay on schedule. Design for practicality, so users can measure in almost any industrial environment. Design for flexibility, to meet the demands of any metrology challenge, anywhere.

And flexibility is at the core of the Absolute Arm product range. Flexibility in configuring the arm’s wrist for the needs of the application and the comfort of the operator. Flexibility in swapping probes or scanners without having to stop work and calibrate. Flexibility in having measurement results displayed where they’re needed. Flexibility in a product range of 36 different configurations across three types, seven sizes and three accuracy levels. Flexibility in finding the right solution for every measurement need.

With the Absolute Arm there’s no need to compromise, no need to settle for second best. Whatever, wherever and however we want to measure, the right choice is right there, by design.

All in the design

Built on a platform of advanced technology, the Absolute Arm makes high-accuracy portable measurement effortless. Every part has been designed with practicality, usability and stability in mind. The product of over 35 years of experience in developing articulated measuring arms, it combines a clear picture of the future of portable metrology with the features that users have always wanted to see.

Usability, by design

The Absolute Arm was designed from the ground up with usability in mind. The goal is to deliver consistent, reliable and accurate results, whatever the experience level of the user.

The unique modular wrist of the Absolute Arm is all about versatility. It makes it easier to get more done by adapting to the specific needs of each user.

• Pistol grips available in three different sizes – choose the most comfortable fit for the user.
• Remove the grip completely to measure hard-to-reach areas such as holes and cavities.
• Quickly switch between laser scanning, area scanning and touch probing without interrupting the measurement process.
• Even a mounted 3D scanner can be quickly and easily removed by the user for easier measurement in the tightest areas.
• All probes and scanners can be remounted without recalibration, allowing for immediate measurement.

Versatility, by design

Every Absolute Arm is compatible with a wide range of probes, scanners and other accessories that make it without doubt the most versatile and multifunctional portable measuring arm in the world.

Capture scan with RS6, RS5, RS-SQUARED, HP-L-8.9 or APODIUS 3D. Probe with almost a hundred of different styli and tips, from angled to extended, from touch sensitive to infra-red. Add functionalities like battery operation and WiFi connectivity with a Control Pack. Choose between stands, tripods and trolleys, screws, clamps or a magnetic base. Combine with every major metrology software on the market.

Productivity, by design

Scanners for the Absolute Arm are more than just bolted-on accessories. They’re designed to be integral parts of the arm system, guaranteeing increased measurement throughput and reliable accuracy without compromising on the simple usability at the core of the Absolute Arm design.

Portable probing

The Absolute Arm is the absolute standard when it comes to reliable high-accuracy touch probe measurement, delivering market-leading probing accuracy.

Every arm is supplied with three pre-calibrated touch probes, so measurement can begin immediately. The established TESA kinematic joint for repeatable probe mounting means probes can be hot-swapped quickly and easily, with no need for recalibration between changes.

With some 100 probes available within the Absolute Arm accessory range, there’s one that suits every measurement need. Straight probes, angled probes, trigger probes, tube probes – all are available at various lengths and tip diameters. Take a look at the comprehensive Absolute Arm Accessories Catalogue for more details.

A probing specialist, by design

The Absolute Arm is also available in a 6-axis model. These dedicated probing systems are built on well-established measurement technology and intended for applications where laser scanning is less important. The Absolute Arm 6-Axis offers the same probing functionality as the full 7-axis models while delivering improved probing accuracy to within just 8 microns. It’s also fully upgradeable to entry-level laser scanning with the addition of the HP-L-8.9 Laser Scanner from the Absolute Arm accessories range.