Checkmaster Reliability

The compact Checkmaster is a bench top CMM ideal for lab or production floor. Hardened steel ways and steel scales on steel structures offer uniform linear expansion minimizing thermal errors. Checkmaster is well priced so you can put competent inspection capability in multiple locations throughout your plant.

Intrinsic Accuracy Manual CMMs

We test every CMM before it leaves the factory for repeatability and accuracy to insure it meets specification according to ASME B89.4.1a-1998. Accuracy is intrinsic: Checkmaster is manufactured by Helmel to be straight, flat, square and true physically without having to apply a costly software error map to make it right.

Every Checkmaster is designed and packaged for fast and secure installation by the customer. All key components are protected during shipping by specially designed brackets, that when removed, ensures the CMM is ready for your first inspection.

Standard Features

• Tubular bridge style design
• Precision bearings on hard and ground ways
• Granite base with 3/8-16 clamping inserts
• Locks and fine adjustment on all axes
• Adjustable counter balance
• Non-contact optical steel scales on steel structure
• .5µm (.000020”) Resolution
• Wired for Renishaw Touch Probes
• USB Scale and Probe interface
• Latest computer hardware
• Flat Panel Monitor
• Powerful GEOMET Junior Plus 3D Software
• On-line user guide and on-line help for GEOMET
• Geowidget training part and manual
• 1” (25.4mm) Calibration Sphere
• On-line access to software upgrades
• 1 Year Warranty
• Cabinet or stand is optional

Options

• Renishaw Probe System TP-ES and MH20i
• Probe heads PH6 and MH8 with TP20
• Cabinet with monitor arm
• GEOMET 101 or 301
• Color printer
• Clamp kit
• Casters on Cabinet for portability

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.

An optional Renishaw UCC2 Controller can be ordered to enhance capabilities in support of the PH20 Probe with “head-tap” mode or SP25 continuous scanning.

Manual Microstar

The manual version 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.

Motorized Microstar

The motorized version is 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 cast aluminum housing. Geomet supports all motorized probes and stylus changers.

Standard Features

• Dual beam bridge design
• Bearings, ways, drives and scales are covered
• Precision bearings on hardened and ground ways
• Non-contact optical steel scales mounted on steel structure
• .5µm (.000020”) Resolution
• Granite base with stand
• 3/8-16 clamping inserts
• Wired for Renishaw Touch Trigger Probes
• Separate Electronic/Computer Cabinet
• Rugged 3-axis joystick
• Latest computer hardware
• Flat panel LCD monitor
• Pull-out keyboard with GEOMET Keystroke Magic™ key labels
• GEOMET 101 DCC software
• Training part and manual
• 1” (25.4mm) calibration sphere
• 1 Year Warranty

Options

• Renishaw Probe Systems TP-ES, MH20i, RTP20, PH6, PH6M, MH8, PH10T PLUS and PH10M PLUS
• PH20 and SP25M Scanning available when using the Renishaw UCC2 controller
• Renishaw Stylus change racks MCR20 and SCR200
• Geomet 301
• Color Printer
• ProLink QC-Calc SPC Software
• UPS Battery back-up system
• Clamp Kit
• Vibration isolating pads
• Turnkey Systems – have Helmel provide complete fixture design/build and part programming for your projects. We can deliver your new CMM ready to run
• Integrate your Helmel CMM into a cell or production line with our
  I/O Option to communicate with automation and provide output for process control.

The right Mini CMM at the right time

Microgage is modeled on the World’s most precise machine tools, having a rigid fixed bridge design made of steel. And like machine tools, the mechanical bearings and guide ways, along with motors and scales, are covered and protected for durability, stability, and life-long value. Bearings are classified within 120 nanometers in X and Y, and the entire structure is stress-relieved and thermally shielded inside and out, as well as vibration dampened.

Accuracy is intrinsic: there is no software error correction, just pure physical precision. If high precision in small and medium sized parts is your game, Microgage is the answer made simple, whether in the lab or for production. In a world going micro, the Microgage tabletop CMM has arrived!

Scanning solution in a small package

The Microgage can be configured for scanning operations by adding the options; Renishaw SP25M scanning system, PM1 Helmel specific Probe Head adapter and UCC2 universal CMM controller.

Standard Features

• Fixed bridge design
• Stainless steel moving table
• High precision ball cages on hard and ground ways
• All bearings, ways and scales are covered
• Non-contact optical scales on steel structure
• .1µm (.000004”) Resolution
• M6 Clamping inserts
• Built in PM1 with TP20 Probe kit (included)
• Granite sub base for stability
• Rugged 3-axis joystick pendent
• Latest computer hardware
• Flat panel LCD Monitor
• Keyboard with GEOMET Keystroke Magic™ key labels
• GEOMET 101 DCC Software
• ½”Ø Calibration Sphere
• 1 Year Warranty

Options

• Renishaw TP-200 Probe
• SP-25 Scanning System with Renishaw UCC2 controller
• Renishaw 2, 3 or 4 port MCR20 stylus rack
• GEOMET 301
• Steel Base/Industrial Cabinet- houses controller and PC 32” L x 24” W x 35” H plus monitor shelf (deletes desk)
• Color Printer
• ProLink QC-Calc SPC Software
• Vibration isolation pads
• UPS battery back-up system
• Turnkey Systems – have Helmel complete fixture design/build and part programming for your projects. We can deliver your new CMM ready to run
• Integrate your Helmel CMM into a cell or production line with our I/O Option to communicate with automation and provide output for process control

Manual Operation, Single or Dual Axes using hard mechanical Probes

Standard Features

• Rigid mechanical bearing design, with hardened ground steel ways, provides intrinsic accuracy and dependability
• All ways, bearings and scales enclosed and protected for shop environment
• Non-contact steel scales with .00002″ resolution
• Locks and fine adjustment on each axis.
• Full granite base on a steel stand for long term dimensional stability.
• Heidenhain ND287 Multifunction position display
• Installation by customer.

Options

• Hand operated centers. Tail stock slides along hardened T-Rail
• Air operated centers (300 lbs at 100 PSI)
• Fixed Vee Blocks on T-rail for shaft support
• Adjustable Vee Blocks to accommodate varying diameters
• Precision live or dead centers
• Rotating Edge finder Probe to check length
• Snap Ring Groove Edge finder Probe
• Taper Probe to check locations of cross holes
• Draw Bar to keep probe fixed
• Ball centers for parts that are checked from a ball in its center