Key Takeaways
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence expands TORO HP CMM availability in Europe and the Americas
- TORO HP is designed for high-volume manufacturing environments with large components and assemblies
- The system features horizontal arm measurement, flexible installation options, and operation without compressed air
- TORO HP supports near-line inspection workflows and multi-sensor measurement technologies
- The system integrates with Hexagon metrology software and sheet metal inspection routines
Introduction to TORO HP
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has expanded the availability of its TORO HP horizontal arm coordinate measuring machine (CMM) across Europe and the Americas. This move adds TORO HP to Hexagon's horizontal arm CMM portfolio, alongside the BRAVO platform, to cater to the growing demand for high-accuracy measurement solutions in the automotive and heavy-industry sectors.
Built for Production Environments
The TORO HP is specifically designed for manufacturers that require high-volume inspection of large components and assemblies. Its runway architecture provides easy access to measurement areas, while floor-mounted and flush-floor installation options support various factory layouts. This flexibility enables quality teams to verify dimensional accuracy without moving parts far from manufacturing areas, streamlining the inspection process.
Key Features of TORO HP
Some of the key features of the TORO HP include:
- Horizontal arm measurement for large-scale inspection applications
- Flexible installation options to accommodate different facility requirements
- Operation without compressed air, reducing related operating costs, energy consumption, and maintenance requirements
- Support for near-line inspection workflows
- Compatibility with multi-sensor measurement technologies
- Integration with Hexagon metrology software and sheet metal inspection routines
Comparison of TORO HP and BRAVO
The following table compares the key features of TORO HP and BRAVO:
| Feature | TORO HP | BRAVO |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement Technology | Horizontal arm | Horizontal arm |
| Installation Options | Floor-mounted, flush-floor | Floor-mounted, flush-floor |
| Compressed Air Requirement | No | Yes |
| Near-line Inspection | Supported | Supported |
| Multi-sensor Measurement | Compatible | Compatible |
| Integration with Hexagon Software | Yes | Yes |
Reducing Installation Complexity and Energy Use
The TORO HP is designed to reduce installation and ownership requirements compared to traditional large-scale measurement systems. The system can be installed with reduced infrastructure requirements, enabling manufacturers to add inspection capabilities with fewer facility modifications. Additionally, the TORO HP operates without compressed air, which can reduce related operating costs and energy consumption by up to 30%.
Expanding Hexagon's Horizontal Arm Portfolio
The availability of TORO HP in Europe and the Americas expands Hexagon's horizontal arm metrology portfolio, providing options for different accuracy, throughput, and production requirements. Both TORO HP and BRAVO support Hexagon sensing technologies, including the HP-L-10.10 and HP-L-10.10 Lite laser scanners, enabling non-contact measurement across various inspection applications.
Bottom Line
The expansion of TORO HP's availability in Europe and the Americas marks a significant milestone for Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, catering to the growing demand for high-accuracy measurement solutions in the automotive and heavy-industry sectors. With its flexible installation options, operation without compressed air, and support for near-line inspection workflows, the TORO HP is an attractive solution for manufacturers seeking to streamline their inspection processes and reduce costs.