The right accessories for the right results
Kreon offers a wide range of accessories for adapting the configuration of the measuring arm to the part, the application and the working environment: specific probes, mounting bases, tripods, leapfrog kits.
Probes
The probes allow high-precision measurements. They can be mounted directly on the end of the arm or under the scanner. The probes comprise several customisable elements, such as the extension and the stylus, to adapt and respond perfectly to the typology of the parts and to the different applications.
Ball probes
These are the most commonly used probes. Every Kreon (Ace, Onyx) measuring arm is supplied with one 6 mm diameter ball probe as standard, but a wide range of probes are available, with balls ranging from 1 to 8 mm. Balls with a large diameter are more suitable for rough surfaces, while the tiny balls are most often used for inspecting small geometries (holes).
Tip probe
The tip probe is used to measure very fine details (bumps, grooves). The measurement from this probe is direct, without compensation for the diameter of the ball. This probe is to be used with care on polished surfaces that it could scratch. Also, the tip must be in perfect condition to guarantee measurement accuracy.
Touch probe
The touch probe is predominantly used on three-dimensional measuring machines. Highly responsive, it automatically acquires points in contact with the surface, which makes it possible to measure parts sensitive to deformation.
Angled probe
The angled probe is used where it is difficult to access the area to be measured. It makes it possible to probe in good conditions (with a probe normal to the surface) areas that would be impossible to measure with a straight probe.
Extensions
The extensions increase the size of the probe, making it possible to reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible (cavities, deep drill holes, etc.).
Mounting bases
Mounting bases serve as an interface between the measuring arm and its support. Several types are available and they ensure the arm is held securely on all types of supports, provided they have a rigid structure and a flat mounting surface.
Magnetic base
The magnetic base makes it possible to quickly fix the measuring arm onto an iron support. Generating a force of 25000 newtons, it guarantees the arm is fixed solidly to its support. It is equipped with a Brunson interface for immediate connection with the arm (Ace, Onyx).
Vacuum base
The vacuum base is used on a smooth support. It creates an air vacuum which keeps it firmly anchored to the support through a suction cup effect. It is equipped with a Brunson interface for immediate connection with the arm (Ace, Onyx).
Ace base plate
This base is fixed mechanically to a plate. Taking longer to install than magnetic and vacuum bases, it is not as suitable in cases where the arm is frequently moved or the support often changed. It is equipped with a Brunson interface for immediate connection of the arm (Ace, Onyx).
Tripods and other supports
Tripods are essential for making the measuring arm a true portable CMM. Most often on wheels, they allow the arm to be easily moved to wherever it is needed. Which tripod to choose depends on several criteria, including how often the arm will be moved, the size and weight, the stability required, the size of the arm, etc.
Lightweight “Aluminium” tripod
Affordable, the lightweight “Aluminium” tripod is widely used in both its versions: with and without wheels. It offers a much appreciated ease of movement and installation, but cannot accommodate arms with a range greater than 3m.
Lightweight “Graphite” tripod
More stable than the lightweight “Aluminium” tripod because it is heavier, the lightweight “Graphite” is also easy to move. Nevertheless, it cannot accommodate arms with a range greater than 3.5m.
Fixed-height heavy tripods
The heavy, very stable tripods can support all sizes of arms. On wheels, but not as easy to move as the lightweight tripods, they can withstand the toughest industrial environments.
Available in 61 cm and 79 cm heights.
Height-adjustable heavy tripods
The adjustable heavy tripods offer all the advantages of the fixed heavy tripod, and their height is adjustable so the arm can be placed in the ideal position in relation to the part to be measured.
Available in three versions: 76 / 114 cm, 96 / 152 cm, and 114 / 190 cm.
Heavy duty rolling granite cart
The rolling cart allow both the arm and part to be inspected to be placed on the same support. They are easy to move around the workshop to get as close as possible to the application.
Available in two versions (plate sizes): 60 x 91 cm and 71 x 122 cm.
Portable computer supports
The portable computer supports are intended for use with the tripods.
They are available in two versions, to support a weight of 5 kg or 10kg.
Battery
Lithium-ion battery
The battery for the Ace and Onyx measuring arms offers an excellent battery life for measurement operations. Having two means one can be recharged while the other is being used in the arm.
Battery charger
This charger is intended for recharging the batteries for the Ace and Onyx arms.
Leapfrog kits
The leapfrog technique is used to move the arm bit by bit for 3D measuring of large parts with dimensions beyond the range of the measuring arm. To move from one measuring position to another, the operator just has to measure three references common to both positions.