RPI, a provider of rotary measurement and angular positioning devices, has expanded its metrology product range with the launch of OctoScan, improving productivity by up to 40%.
OctoScan is a highly accurate rotary axis enhancing the measurement capability of portable measurement arms. The device enables users to record objects that are larger than the standard reach of the portable arm easily and accurately.

This new rotary positioning system provides additional flexibility to the measurement process, minimising errors and increasing accuracy for otherwise difficult-to-reach areas with an overall increase in measurement volume.

OctoScan is also built with convenience in mind with wireless functionality and high portability around the production line. It can integrate with any measurement arm or portable CMM. For example, the LK Metrology Freedom Arm measuring system on display at the Control 2022 exhibition earlier this year had a fully integrated OctoScan via PolyWorks software.

The universally compatible design enables very easy set-up. Additionally, OctoScan’s design allows parts to fix into place in many different ways. Built-in magnets and multiple threaded fixing holes allow for an element of bespoke fixing.

Thanks to its full access to say, larger parts, and using only a single set up, OctoScan is able to increase overall workplace productivity by up to 40%, while also significantly minimising human error and fatigue. This is due to it eliminating the need for repeat measurements of certain parts that would typically stand outside the measurement range. Octoscan has a radial and axial runout of 1 µm and coning of axis ±0.5 arcs-seconds.
For further information www.rpiuk.com/products/octoscan