Portable Measuring Arms
Portable measuring arms are ideal for taking 3D measurements in the field, as well as being highly transportable and accurate.
Choose from either 6 or 7-axis models, with a full range of options!
For basic 3D measurement
6-Axis portable measuring arms are the starting point for portable dimensional measurement. With skilled operators, they are fast, accurate and reasonably repeatable. Learn More.
For laser scanning
Seven-axis portable arms are usually specified when laser scanning is required. Learn more.
Low Cost 6-axis Arm with scanning capabilities
The MasterGage 3D is a unique 1.2m 6-axis potable arm that laser scanner can be added. Learn more.
Collect 3D data - easily and fast
Laser scanners for portable measuring arms help produce fast and easy 3D data capture for inspection and reverse engineering. Learn more.
Need to measure pipe bends and radii?
Special portable arms such as the RPS Metrology Tube Arm have a laser fork to scan the outside of pipe tubes for inspection and reverse engineering. Learn more
Need to measure large parts or structures?
The RPS Metrology R-EVO Titanium range has portable measuring arms, in both 6 and 7-axis with measuring volumes of 5, 6, 7 and 9m! Read more
Why Choose Met Optix for your next Portable Measuring Arm?
Portable measuring arms or CMMs are 3D digitizing devices that allow the measurement of parts, components and assemblies on the job, in remote locations or in the QA lab. They are fast, accurate and repeatable and when coupled with metrology software can produce full metrology reports just like a fixed CMM.
With absolute encoders on most portable arms these days, there is no need to initialize encoders on each of the joints on the arm before starting the measurement process.
3D measuring arms have become a must-have measurement tool in industries such as mining, aerospace, manufacturing and also general industry.
We currently offer the most extensive range of portable arm CMMs in Australasia, with products from three world-class manufacturers – Hexagon Metrology, RPS Metrology and now PMT Technologies. With these three manufacturers, we can offer both 6 and 7-axis arms from 1.2 m to a huge 9.0 m in measuring volume, all with laser scanning capabilities.
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Portable Measuring Arm Range
6-Axis Arms
Basic portable arm systems
Six-axis arms are entry-level portable arm systems and are available in measuring volumes from 1.2 m to 4.5 m. For laser scanning seven-axis arms are necessary.
Australia's largest range
We can supply portable six-axis arms from PMT Technologies, RPS Metrology, and Hexagon Metrology.
7-Axis Arms
When you need to scan
Seven-axis Arms range from 2.0 m to 4.5 m in measuring volume and have the characteristic seventh-axis grip handle for extra maneuverability with the laser scanner.
Scanning software
Scanning software such as Verisurf is required when considering a seven-axis portable measuring arm with a laser line scanner.
Master3DGage
Ideal machine-shop measuring arm
The Master3DGage is ideal for 3D measurement in the machine shop or on the machine tool itself. With its 1.2-metre measuring volume and an accuracy of 15 microns, it's an ideal tool for 3D measurements.
What Options Are Available?
One unique feature of the Master3DGage is the ability to add a laser line scanner, which enables the collection of 3D scan data for inspection or reverse engineering tasks.
Laser Scanners
Extensive range
Our wide range of laser line scanners from RPS Metrology, Hexagon and PMT Technologies offers plenty of choice for any scanning application.
Multiple choices
Laser line scanners for portable measuring arms are available as red or the more accurate blue types, with various line lengths and choices in terms of data collections speeds and costs.
Long Arms
Great Options from RPS Metrology
RPS Metrology has a full range of six and seven-axis long measuring arms, in measuring volumes of 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 9.0 metres, which are called the EVO-R Titanium range.
Capital Savings
In some circumstances, EVO-R Titanium long portable arms can save capital costs over more expensive large-volume measurement systems, such as Laser Trackers.
Special Application Arms
Tube Measurement
RPS Metrology offers a tube measurement solution using a portable arm and a range of removable laser scanning forks.
Special Tube Measurement Software
Special software from RPS Metrology or other suppliers, such as TeZet CAD, offers the choice of inspection to 3D CAD models or reverse engineering, where the data output can be sent directly to most brands of tube bending machines.
Why Portable Arm CMMs?
Portable arm CMMs measure features in 3D space and are generally the next step up from using height gauges which are 2D measuring devices at best. They are accurate and repeatable and very convenient to use.
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What else do we need when buying a Portable Arm
Now that you have decided on a portable arm CMM, what else do you need to complete the package?
Software
We recommend and support software packages from Verisurf Software for portable arms. They're easy to learn and use, and the backup and support services from Verisurf in the USA are first-rate.
Mounting systems
From simple magnetic bases to folding portable tripods to rolling stands for ultimate stability and accuracy, we can supply a full range from Metrology Base and Metrology Works.
Extra probes
Most portable arms are supplied with 3 and 6-mm probes as standards. Extra probes with larger and smaller diameter tips and varying lengths are available for our portable arm range to add flexibility and convenience to a range of measuring tasks.
Laptop computers
Use a laptop computer with the latest generation processor, 16GB RAM or more and a separate 4GB minimum graphics card.
Training
Software training is critical with portable arm CMMs in order to maximize the return on investment. We offer full training for the portable arms that we sell including enrollment to Verisurf University where a 3-month on-line self-paced learning course is available.
Some of our Portable Arm Customers
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