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Fast, accurate, and reliable, the Fowler MARK 2 – Manual CMM comes in four different sizes with Y-axis travel up to 1500mm. Available as either a manual machine or with full CNC control, the MARK 2 can be used with a touch-trigger probe or continuous contact scanning probe.
The all-aluminum bridge structure not only ensures that the MARK 2 has low inertia and hence high acceleration to get the job done quickly, but also that the temperature of the machine rapidly follows the temperature of the room, ideal when the CMM is not housed in a controlled environment. Temperature compensation in the software reports results as if they had been measured at 20°C/68°F.
The standard high-tech granite and aluminum table, originally developed for the optics industry, provides fantastic natural damping of high-frequency vibration and the granite Y rail allows pre-loading of the bridge air bearings in both directions for superior accuracy.
Another unique feature of the Fowler MARK 2 – Manual CMM is that manual machines can be easily upgraded to CNC at any point in the future, which is great if you are not sure of your requirement or perhaps can’t initially justify the additional cost of a CNC machine.
Because of Fowler FUSION’S fully integrated manufacturing processes, the Fowler MARK 2 – Manual CMM offers unbelievable value, but above all, it is easy to use.
Key Features:
- The shortest learning curve of any equivalent system
- The smallest overall footprint of any comparable size CMM
- Choice of Y-axis sizes ranging from 600mm to 1500mm
- Suitable for the workshop environment
- Protection from environmental vibrations as standard
- Optimized friction-free air bearings, aluminum bridge, and granite table
- Free software upgrades – no maintenance fees or contracts
Fowler MARK 2 – Manual CMM Machines Options:
•Auto temperature compensation
• Touch screen joystick
• Industrial joystick
• CCD camera system
• Collimated backlight option
• Dual monitor
• Fixture kit
Fowler MARK 2 – Manual CMM Common Probe Options:
• TP8
• MH20i
MARK 2 CNC Common Probe Options:
• RTP20
• PH10T w/TP20, TP200
• PH10M w/SP25
• PH6M w/SP25
Technical Specification
Axis Travel: X 640
Y 600, 900, 1200, 1500
Z 500
Overall Size (mm): X 1130
Y 900, 1200, 1500, 1800
Z 2320
*Volumetric Accuracy: TP20 (2.4 + 0.4L/100) µm
TP200 (2.3 + 0.4L/100) µm
SP25M (2.1 + 0.4L/100) µm
Scale Resolution: 0.5µm
**Optimum Temp Range: 18 – 22°C
Operational Temp Range: 0 – 45°C
Table: Honeycomb aluminum and granite or solid granite
Table Load Capacity: 300 kg (Honeycomb) or 500 kg (Solid)
Max. Velocity Vector: 600mm/sec – CNC units only
Max. Acceleration Vector: 600mm/sec2 – CNC units only
Air Consumption: 50 l/min (1.8 cfm)
Required Air Pressure: 4 bar (60 psi)
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