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Hot Coordinate Measuring Machine Technology Assessment (U)

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Hot Coordinate Measuring Machine

Technology Assessment (U)

Joshua Montao
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Abstract
The goal of this report is to document a technology assessment performed following the
guidance created by LA-UR-13-22870, Hot Coordinate Measuring Machine Technical
Specifications and Requirements (U). The intent was to capture specific values for technical
specifications and requirements listed by the guide and assign a weight factors based on TA-55
importance. After the information was obtained, an optimal coordinate measuring machine for
TA-55 was revealed Hexagons Leitz Reference Xi 15.9.7.
An internal look at on-site technology revealed that the current Hot CMM (Xcel 765) has the
worst performance specification or accuracy statement of all CMMs currently at LANL. A look
at Quindos license file options revealed that while most machines appear to have a standard set
of options, some machines appear to be missing options and may contain unneeded ones.
Controller firmware versions also appear to not be standardized at this time.

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Contents
Abstract
Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Tables

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iii
iv
iv

1.0

Introduction

2.0

Technical Specification and Requirements

2.1
Given
2.2
Performance
2.3
Probe Head
2.4
Environment
2.5
Other Machine Characteristics
2.6
Vendor

1
2
2
3
3
4
6

3.0

Weight Factors
3.1
Given
3.2
Performance
3.3
Probe Head
3.4
Environment
3.5
Other Machine Characteristics
3.6
Vendor

7
8
8
9
9
10
11

4.0

Conclusion

12

5.0

References

15

6.0

Appendices
6.1
Appendix A:
6.2
Appendix B:
6.2
Appendix C:
6.3
Appendix D:
6.4
Appendix E:
6.5
Appendix F:

15
16
17
19
22
25
27

Draft Sole Source Justification by Victor Martinez

Requirements Sorted by Weight Factor
Price Estimates for Leitz Reference Xi and Options
On-site LANL CMM Technology
On-site LANL Quindos Software License Options
Hexagon Quindos Software Options

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List of Illustrations
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 3.

PMM (left), Reference (right)

Hexagon CMM Size Accuracy Comparison Plot
Hexagon CMM Probing & Scanning Accuracy Comparison Plot

1
13
14

Figure D1.
Figure D2.

LANL CMM Size Accuracy Comparison Plot

LANL CMM Probing & Scanning Accuracy Comparison Plot

23
24

List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Table 3.
Table 4.
Table 5.
Table 6.
Table 7.
Table 8.
Table 9.
Table 10.
Table 11.
Table 12.
Table 13.

Given Requirements
Performance Requirements
Probe Head Requirements
Environment Requirements
Other Machine Characteristics Requirements
Vendor Requirements
Given Weight Factors and Scoring
Performance Weight Factors and Scoring
Probe Head Weight Factors and Scoring
Environment Weight factors and Scoring
Other Machine Characteristics Weight Factors and Scoring
Vendor Weight Factors and Scoring
Scoring Results

2
2
3
3
4
6
8
8
9
9
10
11
13

Table B1.
Table C1.
Table C2.
Table D1.
Table E1.
Table E2.

Requirements by Weight Factor

Price Estimate All Options
Price Estimate Minimal Options
On-site LANL CMM Technology
On-site LANL Quindos Software License Options
On-site LANL Quindos Software License Options, continued

17
19
20
22
25
26

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1.0 Introduction
This technology assessment follows the guidance created by LA-UR-13-22870, Hot
Coordinate Measuring Machine Technical Specifications and Requirements (U) [1].
Knowing Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has significant investment in
Hexagon products (hardware, software, training) and a strong desire to continue with its
product standardization, limited the machine selection to products only from this vendor.
A draft sole source justification written by Victor Martinez can be found in Appendix A.

2.0 Technical Specifications and Requirements

Two coordinate measuring machine (CMM) family types were considered for the
technology assessment PMM and Reference. There are four CMM versions in the
PMM family and five in the Reference. In general the PMM is a more accurate machine
but is more massive and operates under strict environmental conditions. The Reference is
less accurate but offers environmental advantages and has higher space usage efficiency.
Note: Leitz Technical Data publications were used to populate Tables 1-6 [2,3].

Figure 1. PMM (left), Reference (right)

2.1 Given
The following information, specifically Recommended Size (TA-55), is given to limit
the information found in the rest of the document. For example a PMM-C is offered in
nine sizes. Machine size can affect many variables including accuracy. A smaller PMMC (12.10.7) has an accuracy of 0.5 + L/700 microns whereas a larger 16.12.7 has an
accuracy of 0.8 + L/650 microns. Other variables such as base price, machine size,
weight, etc. also change. Because of this, sound engineering judgment based on TA-55
products and other measurement volume capability needs was used to pick the optimal
machine size. It should also be noted that if a Reference HP is selected, a 20.9.7 may be
required because the machine has a fixed head and additional space may be required to
accommodate a larger change rack. The size change should have minimal impact on any
results provided by this report.
Table 1. Given Requirements
CMM
PMM
Reference
Requirement Infinity Ultra
C
Xi
HP
Xi
XT1
XT2
XT3
2
1
9
9
7
4
4
4
4
Size Options
Recommended
12.10.7 12.10.7 12.10.7 12.10.7 15.9.7 15.9.7 15.9.7 15.9.7 15.9.7
Size (TA-55)
$718
$544
$494
$400
$310 $203 $212 $212 $212
Base Price (K)

2.2 Performance
Performance requirements are documented in the TS&R under Accuracy. Articulating
heads are not an available option on the PMM or Reference HP.
Table 2. Performance Requirements
CMM
PMM
Reference
Requirement
Infinity Ultra
C
Xi
HP
Xi
XT1 XT2 XT3
0.3 +
0.4 + 0.5 + 0.6 + 0.9 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 + 1.2 +
Accuracy (MPEE)
L/1000 L/850 L/700 L/550 L/400 L/350 L/350 L/300 L/250
0.4
0.5
0.55
0.6
1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
Probing (MPEP)
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.9
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
Scanning (MPETHP)
Scanning
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.9
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
(MPETHN)
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.9
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
Scanning (MPETLP)
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.9
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
Scanning (MPETLN)
Form
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.8
1
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
(MPERONt(MZCI))
Fixed Multiple Styli
2.8
2.8
2.8
3
3.9
3.9
4.1
4.1
4.1
(MPEMF)
Fixed Multiple Styli
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.9
0.9
1.1
1.1
1.1
(MPEMS)
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.9
3.4
3.4
3.6
3.6
3.6
Fixed Multiple Styli
2

(MPEML)
Articulating Styli
(MPEAF)
Articulating Styli
(MPEAS)
Articulating Styli
(MPEAL)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

5.8

5.8

5.8

5.8

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

6.8

6.8

6.8

6.8

2.3 Probe Head

Probe head requirements can be found below. Note that the Probe Force, Max Stylus
Length, and Max Stylus Weight depend on the specific head chosen.
Table 3. Probe Head Requirements
CMM
PMM
Requirement Infinity Ultra
C
LSPLSPLSP-S4
Probe Head
S2
S2
Measuring
**
**
**
Method

Xi
LSPX5

HP
LSPS2

**

**

Probe Force
(N)

.02-.6

0.1-1.2

0.1-1.2

0.1-1.2

0.11.2

Max Stylus
Length (mm)

800

800

800

500

800

Max Stylus
Weight (g)

1000

1000

1000

500

1000

Reference
Xi
XT1
XT2

XT3

**

**

**

**

0.10.6 or
0.11.2
500/
360/
220
500/
150/
30

0.10.6 or
0.11.2
500/
360/
220
500/
150/
30

0.10.6 or
0.11.2
500/
360/
220
500/
150/
30

0.10.6 or
0.11.2
500/
360/
220
500/
150/
30

Data Rate
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000 1000 1000 1000
(points/sec)
*
LSP-X5, LSP-X3c, Tesastar, Renishaw
**
Single point probing, self-centering, variable high speed scanning (VHSS)

1000

2.4 Environment
Environmental requirements are listed below.
Table 4. Environment Requirements
CMM
PMM
Requirement Infinity Ultra
C
Temperature
2
2
2
Range (C)
3

Xi

HP

Reference
Xi
XT1
XT2
4

10

XT3
15

Temperature
Gradient
(C/hr)
Temperature
Gradient
(C/day)
Temperature
Gradient
(C/m)
Vibration
Dampers
Air Supply
(MPa)
Air
Consumption
(Nl/min)
Air Quality

0.3

0.3

0.5

0.5

0.4

0.5

0.5

0.5

10

0.1

0.2

0.5

0.5

Active

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

0.55

225

125 or
225

125 or
225

125 or
225

79

79

79

79

79

Class
4

Class
4

Class
4

Class
4

Class
4

Class
4

Class
4

Class
4

Class
4

10

15

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Air Supply
2
2
2
2
Temperature
Range
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vacuum**
*
Passive or Active
**
Vacuum (-30 in Hg) provided by facility

2.5 Other Machine Characteristics

Other machine characteristics include Future Applications / Technology Development
specified in TS&R.
Table 5. Other Machine Characteristics Requirements
CMM
PMM
Requirement Infinity Ultra
C
Xi
Overall CMM
18.229 18.229 18.229 18.229
Dimensions
(m3)
Available
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
Measuring
3
Volume (m )
Space
Efficiency
4.61
4.61
4.61
4.61
Meas.
Vol/Overall
Dim*100 (%)
7400
7400
7400
7400
Weight (kg)
4

HP

Reference
Xi
XT1
XT2

XT3

13.4

13.4

13.4

13.4

13.4

0.945

0.945

0.945

0.945

0.945

7.05

7.05

7.05

7.05

7.05

2600

2600

2600

2600

2600

Permitted
Table Load
(kg)
Speed Rate max. probing
frequency
(hits/min)
Speed Rate
max.
positioning
speed (mm/s)
Speed Rate
max.
acceleration
(mm/s2)
Scale
Resolution
(m)
Controller
Options
Controller
Electrical
Requirements
Software
Quindos (I++
DME)
Software
Quindos
(PTB/NIST
certified)
Software
PCDMIS (I++
DME)
Software
PCDMIS
(PTB/NIST
certified)
Optional
Rotary Table
Optional Tool
Changer
Non-contact

750

1250

1750

1250

1500

1500

1500

1500

1500

20

20

40

25

40

35

35

35

35

300

300

400

400

520

520

520

520

520

1500

1500

2400

900

3300

4000

4000

4000

4000

0.004

0.02

0.02

0.02

0.02

0.02

0.02

0.02

0.02

B4

B4
B4s
(110)

B4
B4s
(110)

B4
B4s
(110)

B4
B4s
(110)

B4
B4s
(110)

B4XT B4XT B4XT

220V

110V

110V

110V

110V

110V

110V

110V

110V

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

None

Precitec
LR
Optical
Sensor

None

None

Precitec
LR
Optical
Sensor

Maintainability
1
1
2
2
3
in a glovebox
Reliability in a
1
1
2
2
3
glovebox
*
CMS 106 Laser Scanner and/or CMM-Ve Vision Sensor

2.6 Vendor
Vendor requirements did not have a direct section in the TS&R but the various
requirements were discussed throughout the report.
Table 6. Vendor Requirements
CMM
PMM
Requirement Infinity Ultra
C
Customization,
drawings,
Yes
Yes
Yes
documentation,
and training
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety
Material
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Yes
Security
Quality
Yes
Yes
Yes
Assurance
Environmental
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compliance
Inert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Atmosphere /
Humidity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Inert Supply
Largest
metrology
Yes
Yes
Yes
company in the
world?
Largest
metrology
Yes
Yes
Yes
service
provider in the
USA?
Industry leader
Yes
Yes
Yes
in metrology
R&D?
Industry leader
Yes
Yes
Yes
in metrology
software
6

Reference
XT1 XT2

Xi

HP

Xi

XT3

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

(active
licenses)?
Similar CMMs
already on-site
at LANL?
Similar
hardware /
software used
by Y-12 and
AWE?
LANL
personnel
trained to
software?
LANL
personnel
trained to
hardware?
LANL
personnel
trained to
calibrate
CMM?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3.0 Weight Factors

Each requirement was independently considered for importance and assigned a weight
factor. Weight factor assignment was a joint Applied Engineering Technology (AET)
and Manufacturing Quality Control (MQC) effort. See the weight factor legend below.
Weight Factor Legend:
1 = Not Important
5 = Important
Because nine CMMs were compared it was logical to allow for a 1-9 scoring range. See
the scoring legend below.
Scoring Legend:
1 = Worst
9 = Best

3.1 Given
Table 7. Given Weight Factors and Scoring
CMM
PMM
Requirement Weight Infinity Ultra
3
2
1
Size Options
Recommended
3
5
5
Size (TA-55)
3
1
2
Base Price (K)

Reference
Xi XT1 XT2
4
4
4

C
9

Xi
9

HP
7

XT3
4

Xi

HP

Reference
Xi XT1 XT2 XT3

3.2 Performance
Table 8. Performance Weight Factors and Scoring
CMM
PMM
Requirement
Weight Infinity Ultra C
Accuracy
5
9
8
7
(MPEE)
Probing
3
9
7
6
(MPEP)
Scanning
3
9
7
7
(MPETHP)
Scanning
3
9
7
7
(MPETHN)
Scanning
3
9
7
7
(MPETLP)
Scanning
3
9
7
7
(MPETLN)
Form
3
9
8
8
(MPERONt(MZCI))
Fixed Multiple
3
9
9
9
Styli (MPEMF)
Fixed Multiple
3
9
7
7
Styli (MPEMS)
Fixed Multiple
3
9
9
9
Styli (MPEML)
Articulating
3
0
0
0
Styli (MPEAF)
Articulating
3
0
0
0
Styli (MPEAS)
Articulating
3
0
0
0
Styli (MPEAL)

3.3 Probe Head

Table 9. Probe Head Weight Factors and Scoring
CMM
PMM
Requirement Weight Infinity Ultra C
4
1
1
1
Probe Head
Measuring
3
5
5
5
Method
Probe Force
4
9
1
1
(N)
Max Stylus
3
9
9
9
Length (mm)
Max Stylus
3
9
9
9
Weight (g)
Data Rate
2
6
6
6
(points/sec)

Reference
Xi XT1 XT2
9
9
9

Xi
1

HP
1

XT3
9

3.4 Environment
Table 10. Environment Weight factors and Scoring
CMM
PMM
Requirement Weight Infinity Ultra C
Temperature
3
1
1
1
Range (C)
Temperature
3
1
1
5
Gradient
(C/hr)
Temperature
3
1
2
2
Gradient
(C/day)
Temperature
3
1
3
5
Gradient
(C/m)
Vibration
2
1
9
9
Dampers
Air Supply
2
5
5
5
(MPa)
Air
2
1
5
5
Consumption
(Nl/min)
2
5
5
5
Air Quality
Air Supply
3
1
1
1
Temperature
Range
2
0
0
0
Vacuum
9

Reference
Xi XT1 XT2

Xi

HP

XT3

3.5 Other Machine Characteristics

Table 11. Other Machine Characteristics Weight Factors and Scoring
CMM
PMM
Reference
Requirement
Weight Infinity Ultra C Xi HP Xi XT1 XT2 XT3
Overall CMM
4
1
1
1
1
9
9
9
9
9
Dimensions
3
(m )
Available
3
1
1
1
1
9
9
9
9
9
Measuring
3
Volume (m )
Space
Efficiency
4
1
1
1
1
9
9
9
9
9
Meas.
Vol/Overall
Dim*100 (%)
4
1
1
1
1
9
9
9
9
9
Weight (kg)
Permitted
2
1
5
9
5
7
7
7
7
7
Table Load
(kg)
Speed Rate max. probing
4
1
1
9
3
9
7
7
7
7
frequency
(hits/min)
Speed Rate
max.
4
1
1
5
5
9
9
9
9
9
positioning
speed (mm/s)
Speed Rate
max.
4
3
3
5
1
7
9
9
9
9
acceleration
(mm/s2)
Scale
2
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Resolution
(m)
Controller
2
1
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Options
Controller
2
1
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Electrical
Requirements
Software
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Quindos (I++
DME)
Software
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Quindos
10

(PTB/NIST
certified)
Software
PCDMIS (I++
DME)
Software
PCDMIS
(PTB/NIST
certified)
Optional
Rotary Table
Optional Tool
Changer
Non-contact
Maintainability
in a glovebox
Reliability in a
glovebox

3.6 Vendor
Table 12. Vendor Weight Factors and Scoring
CMM
PMM
Requirement
Weight Infinity Ultra
Customization,
drawings,
4
5
5
documentation,
and training
3
5
5
Safety
Material
3
5
5
Compatibility
3
5
5
Security
Quality
3
5
5
Assurancee
Environmental
3
5
5
Compliance
Inert
2
5
5
Atmosphere /
Humidity
2
5
5
Inert Supply
Largest
metrology
2
5
5
company in the
world?
2
5
5
Largest
11

Reference
Xi XT1 XT2 XT3

Xi

HP

metrology
service
provider in the
USA?
Industry leader
in metrology
R&D?
Industry leader
in metrology
software (active
licenses)?
Similar CMMs
already on-site
at LANL?
Similar
hardware /
software used
by Y-12 and
AWE?
LANL
personnel
trained to
software?
LANL
personnel
trained to
hardware?
LANL
personnel
trained to
calibrate
CMM?

4.0 Conclusion
A high level look at Table 13 reveals the overall strengths of each machine. For given
requirements the PMM-Xi scores high because of the range of machine sizes, while the
Reference Xi is most affordable. For performance requirements all PMMs have higher
accuracies and score higher.
The PMMs higher accuracy demands stricter
environmental controls and thus scores lowest in the environment category. Other
machine characteristics had the most influence on the scoring and included many
important requirement qualities such as maintainability, reliability, rotary table and noncontact future development capability. With all variables factored, the Reference Xi
15.9.7 appears to be the best machine for TA-55.

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Table 13. Scoring Results

Requirement Infinity
24
Given
288
Performance
121
Probe Head
39
Environment
Other
219
Machine
Characteristics
250
Vendor
Total
941

Ultra
24
244
89
72

C
51
236
89
90

Xi
54
207
65
90

HP
51
148
89
113

Xi
54
158
89
131

XT1
51
123
89
131

XT2
51
118
89
161

XT3
51
113
89
191

228

327

274

482

547

502

502

502

250
907

250
1043

250
940

250
1133

250
1229

250
1146

250
1171

250
1196

Figures 2 and 3 below illustrate the size, probing and scanning accuracies of the current
Hot CMM and those compared within this document. Note: The Reference XT1 not
shown has the same size accuracy statement as the Reference Xi.
Hexagon CMM Size Accuracy
10

8
PMM Infinity
PMM Infinity

PMM Ultra
PMM Ultra

PMM-C

Accuracy (microns)

PMM-C
2

PMM-Xi
PMM-Xi
Reference HP

0
0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

Reference HP
Reference Xi

-2

Reference Xi
Reference XT2

-4

Reference XT2
Reference XT3
Reference XT3

-6

Current Hot CMM

Current Hot CMM

-8

-10
Length (mm)

Figure 2. Hexagon CMM Size Accuracy Comparison Plot

13

Hexagon CMM Probing & Scanning Accuracy

5
4.5
4

Accuracy (microns)

3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
PMM Infinity

PMM Ultra

PMM-C

PMM-Xi

Reference HP Reference Xi

Reference
XT1

Reference
XT2

Reference
XT3

Hot CMM

Coordinate Measuring Machine

Probing (MPEP)

Scanning (MPETHP)

Figure 3. Hexagon CMM Probing & Scanning Accuracy Comparison Plot

Lastly, an internal look at on-site technology revealed that the current Hot CMM (Xcel
765) has the worst performance specification or accuracy statement of all CMMs
currently at LANL (Appendix D). A look at Quindos license file options revealed that
while most machines appear to have a standard set of options, some machines appear to
be missing options and may contain unneeded ones (Appendix E). This also appears to
case for controller firmware. At a minimum, a review of all license files is
recommended, especially if software maintenance agreement (SMA) is in place with the
vendor.

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5.0 References
[1]

Montao, J.D., Martinez, V.A., Hot Coordinate Measuring Machine Technical

Specifications and Requirements (U), LA-UR-13-22870, Los Alamos National
Laboratory, April 2013

[2]

Leitz PMM-C Line Technical Data, M42-205-004-203, Hexagon Metrology,

December 2012

[3]

Leitz Reference Line Technical Data, M42-230-004-203, Hexagon Metrology,

July 2011

[4]

Thelen, S., Proposal for Los Alamos National Lab, Reference Xi, Reference
Xi-042913-LANL, Hexagon Metrology, April 2013

[5]

LANL Performance Testing & Calibration Requirements for MQ-2 CMMs, Los
Alamos National Laboratory, January 2007

[6]

Standards & Calibration Database, Los Alamos National Laboratory

http://stdscal.lanl.gov/s&cl_images/decidedb.asp

6.0 Appendices

15

6.1 Appendix A: Draft Sole Source by Victor Martinez

The TA-55 Nuclear Dimensional Inspection Team is actively pursuing a replacement to the
existing 23 year old coordinate measuring machine located inside PF-4 and increasing its
inspection throughput by specifying and procuring two, modern, high accuracy, CMMs. The
current measurement platform is approaching the end of its service life and does not have the
accuracy or reliability to support current and future manufacturing missions in PF-4.
Based on historical operational knowledge at LANL and discussions with various other DOE
sites, it has been decided that Hexagon Metrology, Inc be the selected manufacturer for the
new generation of CMM inspection platforms. Hexagon Metrology is the largest metrology
services provider in North America and possesses the necessary expertise to support the
entire range of specialized measurement capabilities available on the market today. Hexagon
Metrology is also an industry leader in the research and development of new and emerging
technologies.
Currently, LANL owns and operates 12 Hexagon Metrology CMMs at its Non-Nuclear
inspection facility. LANL has developed a robust knowledge base on the Hexagon
measurement platforms and would like to leverage this knowledge base and expertise when
installing and operating new CMMs at TA-55. LANL personnel have obtained specialized
training and certifications, through Hexagon Metrology, to maintain, repair and calibrate
Hexagon type CMMs. The business decision to standardize the manufacturer of all CMM
inspection platforms at LANL was made in an effort to avoid duplication of efforts and costs.
If a different manufacturer of CMM is chosen, this specialized knowledge base and expertise
will need to be developed and maintained at TA-55 at an additional cost and personnel
resources amounting to two FTEs and approximately one million dollars.
Hexagon Metrology is also the developer of the CMM programming software QUINDOS.
All existing CMM measuring platforms at LANL utilize the QUINDOS software package to
inspect complex geometries for the nuclear and non-nuclear manufacturing programs.
QUINDOS is the most powerful software package for programming CMMs and has been
architecturally designed to seamlessly integrate with Hexagon CMMs. LANL has performed
various comparison studies between QUINDOS and other commercial available CMM
programming software and no other software program can match the flexibility, adaptability,
and accuracy of QUINDOS. LANL has invested heavily in personnel training and software
development for QUINDOS. Therefore, if a different manufacturer of CMM is chosen, the
option of using QUINDOS on the new CMM platform will need to be evaluated and may
adversely affect the accuracy and performance of the CMM. Furthermore, LANL would
incur a tremendous cost in terms of re-training, modifying, and re-writing software programs.
Hexagon Metrology has a diversified line of high accuracy CMMs which offer a wide range
of options and features. As can be seen on the technology assessment spreadsheet, Hexagon
is capable of manufacturing CMMs with accuracies as low as 0.3 + L/1000 microns up to 1.2
+ L/250 microns which is at the upper limit of the LANL specification of 1-2 microns. These
accuracies are difficult to achieve and Hexagon is the leader in the industry for high accuracy
CMMs.

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6.2 Appendix B: Requirements Sorted by Weight Factor

Table B1. Requirements by Weight Factor
Weight Factor
Requirement
Accuracy (MPEE)
Rotary Table (optional integrated or "on top")
5
(most
Future Applications/Technology Development
important)
Maintainability in a glovebox
Reliability in a glovebox
Probe Head Options
Probe Force (N)
Overall CMM Dimensions (m3)
Space Efficiency - Meas. Vol/Overall Dim.*100 (%)
Weight (kg)
Speed Rate - max. probing frequency (hits/min)
Speed Rate - max. positioning speed (mm/s)
4
Speed Rate - max. acceleration (mm/s2)
Tool changer (optional)
Customization, Drawings, Documentation & Training
Similar CMM's already on-site at LANL?
LANL personnel trained to software?
LANL personnel trained to hardware?
LANL personnel trained to calibrate CMM?
Available Size Options
Recommended Size for TA-55
Base Price
Probing (MPEP)
Scanning (MPETHP)
Scanning (MPETHN)
Scanning (MPETLP)
Scanning (MPETLN)
Form (MPERONt(MZCI))
Fixed Multiple Styli (MPEMF)
3
Fixed Multiple Styli (MPEMS)
Fixed Multiple Styli (MPEML)
Articulating Styli (MPEAF)
Articulating Styli (MPEAS)
Articulating Styli (MPEAL)
Measuring Method
Max Stylus Length (mm)
Max Stylus Weight (g)
Temperature Range (1C = range of "2")
Temperature Gradient (C/hour)
Temperature Gradient (C/day)
17

1 (least
important)

Temperature Gradient (C/m)

Air Supply Temperature Range
Available Measuring Volume (m3)
Software - Quindos (I++ DME)
Software - Quindos (PTB/NIST certified)
Software - PC-DMIS (I++ DME)
Software - PC-DMIS (PTB/NIST certified)
Safety
Material Compatibility
Security
Quality Assurance
Environmental Compliance
Similar hardware/software used by Y-12 and AWE?
Data Rate (points/sec)
Vibration Dampers
Air Supply Pressure (MPa)
Air Consumption (Nl/min)
Air Quality
Vacuum (-30 in Hg provided by facility)
Permitted Table Load (kg)
Scale Resolution (m)
Controller Options
Controller Electrical Requirements
Inert Atmosphere / Humidity
Inert Supply
Largest metrology company in world?
Largest metrology service provider in USA?
Industry leader in metrology R&D?
Industry leader in metrology software (active licenses)?
None

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6.3 Appendix C: Price Estimates for Leitz Reference Xi

and Options
Price estimates were arrived through an initial quote by Hexagon Metrology, Inc. [4]. It
should also be noted that the estimate documented in Table C1 plus a contingency of
~7% totaling at $1.5 million ($750,000 each for two CMMs) was submitted and approved
by LANLs Laboratory Integrated Stewardship Council (LISC) on May 14, 2013.
Table C1. Price Estimate All Options
Machine
Subtotal
Reference Xi
Base Price
220809 CMM
B4s
Tesastar-sm
LSP-X1h
Standard clamping kit
Qualification sphere
Computer
Monitor (24)
Printer
Workstation
PC-DMIS CAD++
S/H
2500
Shipping and Handling
Options
31590
LSP-X1h Stylus Kit
LSP-X1h Change rack additional ports (3 -2x)
Tesa kinematic joint extension (50 mm)
Tesa kinematic joint extension (100 mm)
CMM check, probe head hardware*
CMM check, rotary table only hardware*
CMM check, including rotary table hardware*
Stylus holder, M3, Al (4x)
Stylus holder, rotatable (4x)
Additional qualification sphere*
Hard Copy Manuals (200/each - 2x)
Rotary Table
95800
Rotary table (400 mm, on-top)
Facility
15523
Refrigerated Air Dryer
Sola Transformer
Active Pneumatic Vibration Isolation system
Quindos
202900 Quindos Basic
CAD Basic and Surfaces
CAD Surfaces Offline
Pro/E Translator, floating
Curves
ISO Tests
CMM check, probe head software
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15.9.7
220500
0
0
0
0
0
0
309
0
0
0
2500
1950
710
972
1198
7000
7000
7000
1700
1660
2000
400
95800
1133
3090
11300
22500
22500
25500
18600
6750
5850
1950

Non-Contact

128363

CMM check, rotary table only software

CMM check, including rotary table software
Qtools
2D Gauge Simulation of Hole Patterns
Centering of nominal circles into contours
Feature based inspection
Offline CMM Probing Error Simulation
including remote license
StatViewer
Statistics
Statistic Feature Overview
I++ Simulator
Direct CAD Interface (Pro/E) - 2x
online/offline
CMS 106 Non-contact sensor
Tesastar-r change rack
Tesatar-m angular offset adapters (7)
Tesastar-r (dcc) warm-up post
Tesastar-r 65 mm post
DataPage+ Suite
PC-DMIS Offline
Polyworks modeler + inspector package
Polyworks translator
Polyworks printed users guide

Total
*estimate
Table C2. Price Estimate Minimal Options
Machine
Subtotal
Reference Xi
Base Price
220500 CMM
B4s
Tesastar-sm
LSP-X1h
Standard clamping kit
Qualification sphere
Computer
Monitor (22)
Printer
Workstation
PC-DMIS CAD++
S/H
2500
Shipping and Handling
Options
19985
LSP-X1h Stylus Kit
LSP-X1h Change rack additional ports (3 -1x)
TESA kinematic joint extension (50 mm)
TESA kinematic joint extension (100 mm)
20

1950
3300
800
3750
3750
12000
12000
9500
7500
3000
32200
9500
59900
11590
6300
690
1743
5000
12900
28200
1840
200
697485

15.9.7
220500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2500
1950
355
0
0

Rotary Table
Facility

0
0

Quindos

90250

Non-Contact

CMM check, probe head hardware*

CMM check, rotary table only hardware
CMM check, without rotary table hardware*
Stylus holder, M3, Al (2x)
Stylus holder, rotatable (2x)
Additional qualification sphere*
Hard Copy Manuals (200/each - 2x)
Rotary table (400 mm, on-top)
Refrigerated Air Dryer
Sola Transformer
Active Pneumatic Vibration Isolation system
Quindos Basic
CAD Basic and Surfaces
CAD Surfaces Offline
Pro/E Translator, floating
Curves
ISO Tests
CMM check, probe head software
CMM check, rotary table only software
CMM check, without rotary table software
Qtools
2D Gauge Simulation of Hole Patterns
Centering of nominal circles into contours
Feature based inspection
Offline CMM Probing Error Simulation
including remote license
StatViewer
Statistics
Statistic Feature Overview
I++ Simulator
Direct CAD Interface (Pro/E) - 2x
online/offline
CMS 106 Non-contact sensor
Tesastar-r change rack
Tesastar-m angular offset adapters (7)
Tesastar-r (dcc) warm-up post
Tesastar-r 65 mm post
DataPage+ Suite
PC-DMIS Offline
Polyworks modeler + inspector package
Polyworks translator
Polyworks printed users guide

Total
*estimate

21

7000
0
7000
850
830
2000
0
0
0
0
0
22500
22500
0
0
6750
5850
1950
0
2400
800
3750
3750
0
0
9500
7500
3000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
333235

6.4 Appendix D: On-site LANL CMM Technology

The following data was compiled through a number of sources including but not limited
to [5,6].
Table D1. On-site LANL CMM Technology
CMM Type

CMM
SN*

Chameleon
7107

06002327

102

B3C-LC

PMM 866

284

102

Xcel 765

0690115

Chameleon
7107

Alternate

Control
ler

Firm
ware
37

S&CL
File
No.

Software**

25274

7.6.11333R0

B2

26186

6.00.6347

102

B3C-LC

25574

6.00.8267

07002334

28C

B3C-LC

35

31466

7.6.11333R0

Chameleon
7107

07992338

28C

B3C-LC

38

25393

7.6.11333R0

Global Image
998

08016030

28C

UCC

PMM 866

792

28C

B3

4.35

26735

7.5.10114

PMMC 12107

135

28C

B4

7.06b

26734

7.5.11022R5

Leitz
Reference
2097

307

28C

B4s

7.03x

39960

7.6.11333R0

25447

Xcel 765

1191105

TA55
Cold

B3C-LC

37

24456

Xcel 765

0989116

TA55 Hot

B3C-LC

43

24484

22

6.00.8267/
7.5.11022R5/
DMIS
portlock
207958
7.5.11022R5/
DMIS
portlock
201404

Accuracy
2.1+L/355
3.0
3.8
1.2+L/300
0.8
1.7
4.5+L/250
3.5
4.5
2.1+L/355
3.0
3.8
2.1+L/355
3.0
3.8
1.7+L/333
1.7
3.4
1.2+L/300
0.8
1.7
0.6+L/600
0.6
1.5
0.9+L/350
1.0
1.9
4.5+L/250
3.5
4.5
4.5+L/250
3.5
4.5

2.1+L/265
21
25440 7.5.11022R5
3.0
4.5
Global
1.5+L/333
0911BTF
Performance
FB2
1.6
1159
(new)
575
2.9
2.4+L/333
Global Image 0603HE CMM B3C-LC
28409
2.4
777
1320
4.2
*
#-# format is month, year serial number. e.g. 0989-116 was manufactured on
September 1989, Serial Number 116.
**
Software format is year, day. E.g. 7.6.11333 indicates the software was created on
2011, 333 falls in November. An R is for release, V is a version or beta copy.
Chameleon
765

04983505

BTF
(original)

Sharpe
32Z

Figure D1. LANL CMM Size Accuracy Comparison Plot

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Figure D2. LANL CMM Probing & Scanning Accuracy Comparison Plot

24

6.5 Appendix E: On-site LANL Quindos Software License

Options
Table E1. On-site LANL Quindos Software License Options
Chameleon Chameleon
Xcel 765 Xcel 765
CMM Type
7107
7107
CMM Serial
0600-2327 0700-2334 1191-105 0989-116
Number
Alternate
102
28C
55 Cold
55 Hot
Description
Comment

need to
transfer
not needed

not needed
not needed

not needed
not needed
not needed

Chameleon
765
0498-3505
BTF (old)

See Table
E2
See Table
E2
See Table
E2

Quindos Options
BFIT3D
CADIFC
CENTER

BFIT3D
missing
CENTER

CMMTST

CMMTST

BFIT3D
missing
CENTER

COMCAM COMCAM
DGSURF
DGSURF DGSURF
DMIS
DMIS
DMIS
FILTER
FILTER
FILTER
FRMPOS
FRMPOS FRMPOS
GAUG2D GAUG2D GAUG2D
GAUG3D GAUG3D GAUG3D
GRABAS GRABAS GRABAS
INTAGP
INTAGP
IQ_PRO
IQ_PRO
LANEXT LANEXT LANEXT
OPER2D
OPER2D OPER2D
OUTQST
OUTQST OUTQST
PATGEN
PATGEN PATGEN
QDCAMS QDCAMS
QOVALE QOVALE
RMCTRL RMCTRL
STCBAS
STCBAS STCBAS
STCGRA
STCGRA STCGRA
STCHYP
STCHYP STCHYP
STCMCS
STCMCS STCMCS
STCQCC
STCQCC STCQCC
STCTRD
STCTRD STCTRD
SURF3D
SURF3D
SURF3D
25

BFIT3D
missing
CENTER

BFIT3D
missing
CENTER

BFIT3D
CADIFC
CENTER

DGSURF
DMIS
FILTER
FRMPOS
GAUG2D
GAUG3D
GRABAS

DGSURF
DMIS
FILTER
FRMPOS
GAUG2D
GAUG3D
GRABAS

DGSURF
DMIS
FILTER
FRMPOS
GAUG2D
GAUG3D
GRABAS

LANEXT
OPER2D
OUTQST
PATGEN

LANEXT
OPER2D
OUTQST
PATGEN

LANEXT
OPER2D
OUTQST
PATGEN

STCBAS
STCGRA
STCHYP
STCMCS
STCQCC
STCTRD
SURF3D

STCBAS
STCGRA
STCHYP
STCMCS
STCQCC
STCTRD
SURF3D

STCBAS
STCGRA
STCHYP
STCMCS
STCQCC
STCTRD
SURF3D

not needed

VALVES
VDAIFC
VMSIFC

VALVES
VDAIFC
VMSIFC

VDAIFC
VMSIFC

VDAIFC
VMSIFC

VDAIFC
VMSIFC

VDAIFC
VMSIFC

Table E2. On-site LANL Quindos Software License Options, continued

CMM Type
CMM Serial Number
Alternate Description
PMM 866
284
102
Xcel 765
0690-115
102
Chameleon 7107
0799-2338
28C
Leitz Reference 2097
307
28C
PMM-C 12107
135
28C
PMM 866
792
28C
Quindos Remote
105
Quindos Remote
106
TA-3 Simulator
Quindos Remote
107
Quindos Remote
108
Simulator
137
TA-3
Simulator
164
TA-55

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6.6 Appendix F: Hexagon Quindos Software Options

BFIT3D
BLADES
BROACH
BVGIFC
CADBAS
CADSRF
CADIFC
CENTER
CMMTST
COMCAM
DGSURF
DMISIP
FEATRE
FILTER
FRMPOS
GAGEHX
GAUG2D
GAUG3D
GEARBV
GEARHX
GEARSB
GEARSR
GEARXY
GRABAS
INTAGP
IQ_PRO
IXVIFC
LANEXT
OPER2D
ORACLE
OUTQST
PALLET
PATGEN
Q3DALL
QDCAMS
QDSHOB
QGAUGE
QOVALE
RMCTRL
SBEVEL
SCRCMP
SHAPER
SHAVER

Bestfit of Points
Inspection of Turbine Blades
Broach
Bevel Gear Interface
CAD Basic
CAD Surfaces
CAD Data Import
Centering of Elements in Contours and Surfaces
Checking of CMM's
Complementary Cams
Digitizing workpiece surfaces
DMIS Interface
Feature oriented programming
Filters for Form Testing
Tolerances of Form and Position
Measurement of Gear Gages
2D Functional Gauge with MMC
3D Functional Gauge
Bevel Gear Measurement
Helical Gear Measurement
Straight Bevel Gear Measurement
Serration Gear Measurement
Unknown Gear
Basic Graphics (Plot-Evaluations)

Digital I/O Interface

Language Extensions
2D-Operations
Relational Data Base Interface "Oracle"
Export of Special Statistics File Formats
Measuring Workpiece Pallets
Generation of Point Pattern
Cams and Camshaft
Measurement of Hobs
Automatic Gauge Inspection
Ovality Evaluation for Pistons
Remote Control
Straight Bevel Gear
Screw Type Compressor Measurement
Shaper Cutter
Shaving Gear
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SMETAL
STCBAS
STCGRA
STCHYP
STCMCS
STCQCC
STCTRD
STEPGR
SURF3D
THREAD
VALVES
VDAIFC
VMSIFC
WORMGL
WORMHX
WORMWL

Sheet Metal Border Measurement

Basic Statistics
Interactive Graphic Realtime Statistics
Tests on Hypotheses
Machine Capability Studies
Quality Control Charts
Trend Analysis
Measurement of Step Gears
Spatial Surface Inspection with CAD Nominal Files
Thread Measurement
Valve Seats and Guides
VDAFS Interface
VMS Interface
Measurement of Globoid Worms
Measurement of Cylindrical Worms
Worm Wheel for Cylindrical Worms

28