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Horizon CMM

CNC CMM
Horizon CNC CMM

Starting the Linear Drive Revolution

The Horizon CMM breaks new ground in design and innovation using frictionless linear drives, which are the key to its fast and exceptionally smooth motion.

The granite table and granite Y-axis rail has been designed to take full advantage of the natural thermal density of this remarkable material. The Y-axis linear drive system has been positioned away from the Y-axis linear encoder so that the heat generated by the linear drive is absorbed by the granite without affecting metrology performance.

Extending The Linear Drive Horizon

Drawing upon the tremendous success of the Horizon, the Horizon L has a larger X-Y-Z axis travel whilst utilising the same frictionless linear drives.

The entire design of the Horizon L has been optimised to take full advantage of parts already used on the Horizon whilst improving the stiffness-to-weight ratio across the bridge assembly. Most notably: The Y-axis rail is 200mm taller so that the same right-hand-side linear drive system is common and improves rigidity; the carriage assembly has reduced in size and weight, without compromising metrology performance, to improve the stiffess-to-weight ratio; the Z-axis motor has increased power to optimise its performance; the left-hand-side air bearing assembly has a custom extruded profile to keep weight to an absolute minimum and maintain stiffness.

High-performance, High-accuracy

The Horizon is a standout machine with fast, smooth, silent motion ideally suited to contact scanning and with a first-term accuracy specification of under two microns.

Horizon CMM
Horizon CMM

Unrivalled Reliability

Linear motors are non-contact and therefore have no wearing parts and thus provide the perfect solution for CMM drives, improving reliability and reducing maintenance.

  • Aberlink 3D measurement software for touch probe feature inspection
  • Windows based controller, machine controller card and peripherals
  • Steel CMM workbench with fixed monitor arm or control cabinet
  • Renishaw TP8 manual indexing probe head and integrated probe
  • Aberlink probe stylus kit
  • Aberlink Ø19mm sphere CMM requalification kit
  • User training course - up to 4 trainees and software user guide
  • 12 months full parts and labour warranty
  • Free telephone helpdesk support
  • Free software upgrades - no maintenance fees or contracts
  • Common Probe Options
  • RTP20
  • PH10T (w/TP20, TP200)
  • PH10M (w/SP25)
  • PH6M (w/SP25)

The Horizon can be supplied with any Renishaw touch trigger probe and probe head. For more help selecting the right probe, view our probe head comparison table.

Axis Travel (mm) Horizon X 800
Y 1000, 1600
Z 600
Overall Size (mm) Horizon X 1403
Y 1530, 2130
Z 2700
Axis Travel (mm) Horizon L X 1000
Y 1200, 2000
Z 800
Overall Size (mm) Horizon L X 1603
Y 1830, 2630
Z 3110, 3160
Motion CNC
Structure Bridge
Suitable for Inspection Room
Drive Type Linear
*Volumetric Accuracy TP20
(1.8 + L/350)µm
TP200
(1.7 + L/350)µm
SP25M
(1.5 + L/350)µm
Scale Resolution 0.1µm
**Optimum Temp Range 18 - 22°C
Operational Temp Range 5 - 45°C
Table Construction Solid Granite
Table Load Capacity 1000kg
Max. Velocity Vector 1000mm/sec
Max. Acceleration Vector 1000mm/sec²
Air Required Yes
Air Consumption 100 l/min (3.53 cfm)
Required Air Pressure 7 bar (100 psi)
Aberlink Camera Support Yes

*Maximum Permissible Error MPEE within the thermal limits defined for optimum temperature range. **Installation environmental thermal limits: Rate of change <1°C/hr and <2°C/24hr. Temperature gradient <1°C/m

Horizon 800 x 1000 x 600mm 42,400.00
Horizon 800 x 1600 x 600mm 47,250.00
Horizon L 1000 x 1200 x 800mm 48,300.00
Horizon L 1000 x 2000 x 800mm 56,400.00

Price includes CMM controller, Aberlink 3D measurement software, TP8 probe, styli kit, reference ball and training. Price excludes delivery, installation, change rack, CAD modules, fixtures and other optional accessories. All prices GBP and exclude VAT.

Aberlink assumes no liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions and reserves the right to change specifications or prices without notice.

Are you still using traditional methods of inspection while expensive CNC machines are idle, or worse - are your inspections inaccurate or missed out completely?

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Disclaimer: Aberlink provide the CMM ROI Calculator as a tool that uses the information that you supply to estimate potential return on investment and productivity when purchasing a new Horizon CMM. ROI estimates are not a guarantee and in no event will refunds be given in connection with an estimate from the tool.

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