WD Hearn recently installed a top of the range 15.12.10 Altera CMM (Coordinate measuring machine) with Renishaw PH10M and Cameo software at a leading Automotive supplier in the Eastern Cape.

The 15.12.10 is part of the Altera 'M' range of performance CMMs which deliver exceptional throughput and enhanced precision to the heart of your production. Exclusively designed for high speed tactile probe scanning and laser scanner applications, ALTERA M is the preferred choice for automotive and aerospace OEMs and other manufacturers of performance critical components.

Renishaw's PH10M Plus Indexable Probe Head can carry long extension bars and complexprobes such as SP25M or TP7M. The highly repeatable autojoint allows rapid probe or extension bar changing without the need for re-qualification.

Proven in the most challenging application environments CAMIO is the CMM software of choice for many of the world’s largest manufacturers. By leveraging the productivity benefits of CAMIO, manufacturers can focus on accelerating lead times and improving product quality while reducing costs.