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Process control in the automotive industry and in particularthe measuring machine plays an active role in the manufacturing
in the sectors related to the car body, car windows and insideprocess. As a result, it must be capable of being integrated in a
panels, involves dimensional inspection both on the individualshop environment, both as to loading/unloading operations of the
components and assemblies. Intermediate inspection oncomponents to be measured, as well as to the ambient conditions,
subassemblies plays an essential role for a better processwhich are not always suitable for a precision instrument.
performance at the assembly stage. It needs to be performed
with measurement tools that are more accurate than thoseDeA GLOBAL eXtra has been designed using the vast experience
generally used for inspection at the end of the line.gained by Hexagon Metrology in dimensional inspection applied
to the automotive industry, and with careful consideration of
Machining and inspection procedures depend almost entirely onall these requirements. this measuring system is capable of
the mathematical definition of components in production. thatensuring immediate return on investment, accuracy, application
requires that the machine tools and measuring systems are fullyflexibility, easy logistics and software integration in the process
compatible with the CAD systems used in design. In addition, theorganization.

information exchange needs to be free of translators wherever possible as they might impair quality and integrity of data. Inspection of car body components, and in general all components that have low rigidity, require suitable supporting

fixtures ensuring that their shape characteristics are those they will take on once they are assembled.