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the systems commonly used for fixturing half-rigid components,Advantages
both fixed and modular ones, are effective systems but theyGreat system flexibility: a single set of columns and
are definitely costly – from the building of fixtures to theiraccessories to configure virtually any fixturing for any
maintenance and handling, and all that by the high number ofcomponent.
elements required to fixture whole product lines.extremely fast fixture re-configuration. Any change to the
configuration – both a change of the individual supporting
fIve u-nique – Hexagon Metrology exclusive patent – offerspoints or a completely new and different fixturing only –
the users of GLOBAL eXtra a revolutionary alternative to therequires a change to the column positioning program. no
fixturing systems, characterized by an extremely flexible usephysical intervention on the fixture is required.
and reasonable costs. A set of columns can be positioned on theMinimum logistics costs. no need to store and handle fixtures.
CMM plate and the rod raised to the height. the fixture is thenthe whole fixture set consists of the columns and their
completed with supporting, clamping or reference modules foraccessories requiring only limited space.
the part to be measured.Immediate return on investment and elimination of costs for

building new fixtures. the columns’ position is determined based on the design data of the part. By means of a specific software and a locator fitted on the arm top section, the measuring machine will position the

locator where the operator will fix each column, completing the fixture point by placing modules and grippers, according to the fixturing plan.