The Halo CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
An easy-to-use, 3D inspection tool for larger parts with lab-grade accuracy
What makes the Halo CMM a great inspection tool for your shop?
A quick preview of the Horizon, Halo and Azimuth CMMs from Fowler Application Engineer, Collin (about 1 min) -->
Belt Drive Efficiency
Competitive Performance & Price
- Belt‑drive efficiency: The Halo’s belt‑driven X‑Y‑Z system delivers fast, fluid motion and contact‑scanning capability at a competitive price.
- High accuracy: First‑term accuracy is better than 1.8 µm when paired with an SP25 probe.
- Compact design: Lower overall height compared with the Horizon makes Halo suitable for laboratories with limited ceiling height.stiffness‑to‑weight ratio and reduce acceleration‑induced metrology errors
X-Axis Range Options
800mm, 1000mmm
Y-Axis Range Options
1000mm, 1200mm, 1600mm, 2000mm
Z-Axis Range Options
600mm, 800mm
Volumetric Accuracy
TP20
(2.1µm + L/250mm)
TP200
(2.0µm + L/250mm)
SP25M
(1.8µm + L/350mm)
An Evolution of the Axiom line
Proven Reliability and Exceptional Design
- Evolution of the Axiom: Based on the successful Axiom range, the belt drive offers a reliable and repeatable system for medium‑size measurements.
- Granite table: Solid granite table supports heavy components and provides high load capacity.
- Laser error mapping: State‑of‑the‑art laser calibration improves volumetric accuracy across the measuring range.environments
Flexible & Cost-effective
Accessories & Sizing Options
- Four travel configurations: Halo offers X‑Y‑Z travels of 800×1,000×600 mm or 800×1,600×600 mm; Halo L expands to 1,000×1,200×800 mm or 1,000×2,000×800 mm.
- Suitable for shop‑floor use: Belt‑drive design suits inspection departments and production areas; robust enough for workshop environments.
- Accessory upgrades: Options include automation interface units, camera systems, fixture kits, CAD programming modules and temperature compensation.
- Affordable mid‑size option: Introduced to fill the price/performance gap between Axiom and Horizon, offering high performance at a lower cost.
- Minimal maintenance: Belt drive is robust and durable; free software upgrades and no maintenance contracts reduce ongoing costs.
The Horizon uses the same software as all of our CMMs - Aberlink3D
Often overlooked, the software ease-of-use is a critical component of a successful CMM inspection process - and making it easy for all team members to learn & use.
No Annual Fees!!
Expect modern & intuitive software with your CMM... without annual fees!
- Visual measurement model – Aberlink 3D builds a 3D representation of the part as you measure, allowing you to click features to call up dimensions like they appear on drawings.
- Automatic feature recognition – Automatic routines and feature recognition handle 2D/3D inspection (manual or CNC) for geometric and free‑form shapes.
- Simple programming – Teach‑and‑repeat routines and a drag‑and‑drop editor let you create or edit programs without learning code.
- Safe moves & auto‑programming – The software automatically generates safe moves and saves inspection routines for future parts.
- Flexible reporting – Generate drawing‑style GD&T reports, pass/fail summaries or batch and SPC reports, then export to Excel.
- CAD comparison – Import STEP/IGES models, align point clouds and display colour‑coded deviations with best‑fit routines.
- CAD programming – Click on surfaces in a CAD model to define measurement points; Feature Predict identifies planes, circles or cylinders.
- Vision integration – A kinematic joint lets you swap between probe and camera quickly; the vision module offers automatic edge detection and smart‑measure tools.
Fowler Aberlink Halo Specifications
| Specification | Halo | Halo L |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Travel (mm) | X: 800mm Y: 1000mm, 1600mm Z: 600mm |
X: 1000mm Y: 1200mm, 2000mm Z: 800mm |
| Overall Size (mm) | X: 1403mm Y: 1530mm, 2130mm Z: 2700mm |
X: 1603mm Y: 1830mm, 2630mm Z: 3110mm, 3160mm |
| Motion | CNC | |
| CMM Structure | Bridge CMM | |
| Suitable For | Inspection Room / Shop Floor | |
| Drive Type | Belt Drive | |
| *Volumetric Accuracy | TP20(2.1µm + L/250mm) TP200(2.0µm + L/250mm) SP25M(1.8µm + L/250mm) |
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| Scale Resolution | 0.1µm | |
| **Optimum Temp Range | 18 - 22°C / 64°F - 72°F | |
| Operational Temp Range | 5 - 45°C /. 41°F - 113°F | |
| Table Consruction | Solid Granite | |
| Table Load Capacity | 1000kg | |
| Max. Velocity Vector | 1000mm/sec | |
| Aberlink Camera Support | Yes | |
| Required Air Pressure | 7 Bar (100psi) | 7 Bar (100psi) |
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