NVision Announces MAXOS XR for Vane Segment Measurement
 SOUTHLAKE,
TX, Jan 9, 2009 - NVision is excited to announce the launch of the MAXOS XR
(Extended Range), which expands the measurement capabilities for multiple
vane applications. The XR augments the MAXOS multi-axis optical CMM product
line, already the industry standard for non-contact measurement of turbine
blades due to its speed, accuracy and ability to scan polished or machined
surfaces without any coating.
Nozzle or vane segments of a turbine stator are normally
impossible to inspect using optical measurement and notoriously
time-consuming to inspect using conventional CMM technology. The problem is
the limited space available between individual blades and the resulting
angles of approach. Inspection by conventional CMM requires long
custom-shaped touch probes that need regular recalibration and is often
inaccurate due to ball-offset or cosine error.
The MAXOS XR addresses these problems. The sensor's concentrated light
spot can measure at a standoff of 8 inches with an angle of incidence to the
surface of as little as 15 degrees. With this technical breakthrough, the
MAXOS XR can scan between individual vanes and measure complete
cross-sections of each blade segment at all required section heights.
Another unique feature for the measurement of nozzle segments is the
ability of the MAXOS XR to measure the position and depth of slot seals, a
notoriously difficult operation to automate.
The MAXOS is one of the most widely used non-contact blade measurement
systems in the aerospace and industrial power generation industries. The
system is used by companies such as GE, Alstom, Siemens, and Centrax.
For more information visit www.nvision3d.com.
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