First Article Inspection CMM Equipment

Our A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited dimensional inspection laboratory is equipped to measure parts of virtually any size, complexity, or material. Our first article inspection CMM equipment ranges from precision optical systems for detailed component inspection to portable metrology solutions with an 82-foot measurement envelope. This range of capability means you don’t need to split your inspection work across multiple vendors.

OGP Multi-Sensor Inspection Equipment

Our OGP multi-sensor systems combine optical, laser, and tactile measurement technologies in a single platform. This integrated approach reduces the need for multiple setups and shortens inspection cycle times.

Sensor Technologies

These systems are equipped with multiple sensor types that can be deployed at any step in a measurement routine:

• Optics
• Touch Probe / Feather Probe
• TTL and DRS Laser Probes
• Micro Theta rotary indexer (for a fourth measurement axis)

OGP Systems

Our OGP systems have varying measurement volumes to accommodate parts of different sizes. All run MeasureMind 3D or ZONE 3 CAD-based software:

• (1) OGP SmartScope 200
• (2) OGP Avant 300’s
• (1) OGP Flash 302
• (2) OGP Flash 500’s
• (1) OGP Avant 600 (with the largest optical working area of 18″x24″x6”)

Brown & Sharpe/Hexagon One CMM

Our Brown & Sharpe/Hexagon One CMM features a 27″x27″x19″ working area and runs PC-DMIS and PolyWorks softwares with a TesaStar articulating probe head. The TesaStar probe can rotate through 5 degree increment positions vertically and rotationally for complete access to complex part geometries. The system is fully CAD-programmable, allowing us to build measurement routines directly from your part models.

Traditional coordinate measuring machines are often limited by probe accessibility and the time required to manually reposition between features. The articulating probe head on this CMM eliminates many of those constraints by allowing angle changes without manual intervention. This translates to faster measurement cycles and the ability to reach features that would otherwise require multiple setups.

FARO Quantum TrackArm

Our first article inspection CMM equipment also includes a FARO Quantum TrackArm. It pairs a portable measurement arm with the FARO Laser Tracker Vantage and a Laser Line Probe for large-scale metrology. The system runs PolyWorks 3D software and provides measurement capability within an 82-foot radial envelope. This combination allows us to measure oversized parts and assemblies that exceed the capacity of fixed coordinate measuring machines.

Portable laser tracker systems like the Vantage have been shown to reduce inspection cycle times by up to 75% compared to traditional large-volume measurement methods. The TrackArm configuration also eliminates line-of-sight challenges because the arm can reach hidden features while the tracker maintains positional reference. This makes it possible to inspect large weldments, assemblies, and structural components without moving them to a dedicated inspection area.

CT Scanning

CT scanning is available for complex geometry or overall profile analysis, with error-mapping options against CAD models. Industrial CT scanning produces a complete 3D representation of both internal and external features in a single scan. This makes it possible to inspect enclosed cavities, wall thicknesses, and internal defects without cutting or sectioning the part.

This technology is particularly valuable for parts with inaccessible internal geometry, such as injection-molded plastics, castings, and additive-manufactured parts with internal channels. The resulting scan data can be compared directly against CAD models to produce color-coded deviation maps that highlight areas of concern. This non-destructive approach preserves the part for further use while still providing full dimensional verification.

3D Printing

Our Markforged 3D printer produces functional fixtures, prototypes, and small lot production parts. Markforged printers use continuous fiber reinforcement to create parts with strength properties comparable to machined aluminum. This allows us to fabricate inspection fixtures, workholding, and custom tooling without the lead times associated with traditional machining.

In-house 3D printing capability supports our inspection services by enabling rapid fabrication of part-specific fixtures that would otherwise delay measurement work. Custom fixtures ensure consistent part orientation and secure holding during inspection, which improves measurement repeatability across production lots. When project timelines are tight, we can design and print a fixture in hours rather than waiting days or weeks for machined tooling.

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