ECG Gauging introduce cost-effective portable measurement

Tomelleri Engineering S.r.l is an Italian manufacturer with a rich heritage in the design and manufacture of advanced articulating measuring arms. With over 30 years’ experience in the field of metrology, Tomelleri is well regarded for a programme of product innovation that continuously refines both accuracy and performance of its measuring arms while adding to an already impressive range of features and capabilities.

Originally introduced to Tomelleri at a UK exhibition, ECG managing director, Chris Gay, quickly realised the potential for the Italian company’s range of arms in the UK market. The Italian manufacturer’s products provide a real alternative to the many arms already available, offering high levels of accuracy and flexibility, but also representing excellent value for money.

The comprehensive Tomelleri range of articulated arms represent the pinnacle of portable measuring technology – the newly launched, lightweight Micron arm features an innovative 5-axis design, a measurement range up to 400 x 250 x 250mm and accuracy from 4µ + L/50, while the Explorer exhibits an impressive maximum measuring range of 9m.

Both sit alongside the flagship, Space and Space Plus; the latter featuring a 7-axis configuration that can be used with laser scanners for point cloud inspection or reverse engineering.

Such a wide and diverse portfolio ensures that the arms are ideal for manufacturers that produce a variety of large, heavy parts, and, in contrast to a fixed measuring solution, offer flexibility and versatility, enabling customers to take measurements while components are between machining ops.

Chris Gay comments: “The ability to measure a component on a machine tool or within an assembly cannot be overstated. Production/quality staff often need to take measurements at the point of manufacture and moving components back and forth isn’t always practical.

“The highly accurate and portable Tomelleri arms solve this problem, while remaining a very cost-effective option.”

Further adding to the many benefits, each measuring arm is supplied complete with Aberlink 3D, an industry standard measurement package widely regarded as the easiest to use. In addition, Aberlink 3D is the only major measurement software available with free lifetime software upgrades and zero maintenance contracts, eliminating associated ongoing costs.

With a two-year warranty and onsite training, the Tomelleri arms represent a truly affordable measuring package for manufacturers and engineers who require a flexible measuring solution close to the point of production.

Although the decision to import these fully-featured arms has been spearheaded by ECG, the company is joined and supported by a number of regional area managers, including Purdue Metrology in the South East and Atkinson Tool and Gauge in the North, thus ensuring that customer demonstrations are now available anywhere in the UK.

ECG Gauging Services www.ecggauging.co.uk

Tomelleri www.tomelleri-spacearms.com