Hexagon Collaboration with GF AgieCharmilles Spawns "ProductionCell" System

Machining cells incorporate automatic inspection for new level of flexibility and efficiency for machining parts.

by DE Editors | Published August 27, 2008

GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, IL) and Hexagon Metrology, Inc. (North Kingstown, RI) announced a collaboration agreement to incorporate measurement systems into machining cells. The combination of integrating GF AgieCharmilles machining cells with Hexagon’s CMM technology introduces a complete closed loop manufacturing system for greater flexibility and efficiency in machining of parts. As a result of this collaboration, Hexagon Metrology is now a project and technology partner for GF AgieCharmilles automation projects worldwide.

The complete system will debut in the U.S. at the IMTS conference in Chicago, IL from September 8-13, 2008.

Called the GF AgieCharmilles "ProductionCell,” the system combines different assembly techniques such as graphite milling, wire and plunge electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as 3- and 5-axis milling in an automated machining cell. A newly developed interface for PC-DMIS measurement software makes it possible for GF AgieCharmilles' machining cells to incorporate Hexagon Metrology automatic CMMs into the production process.

For information, visit GF AgieCharmilles or Hexagon Metrology, Inc.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

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