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With the option of aluminium or steel structural components the C3 V-GP machines are project-build large scale fixed bed metrology solution, with all the benefits of high throughput, for the inspection of very large components.

 The C3 V-GP (Gantry Project) range offers full flexibility to meet the customer's requirements regarding machine size and accuracy. As these large machines require special foundations and possibly other specialist applications support,  the solutions are considered as project tailored to your exact requirements - from concept through to after sales support.

Key features

  • Unique thermal expansion balance system
  • 0.5μm resolution scales
  • Choice of aluminium or steel construction
  • Optional dual drive and encoder
  • Precision roller bearings on X axis (C3 V-G only)
  • Air bearings on all axis (excluding C3 V-G X axis)

Key benefits

  • Excellent accuracy and repeatability
  • Flexible multi sensor platform
  • Suitable for a shop floor environment
  • Easy access for part loading
  • Minimum foundation Monolith option

Typical applications

C3 V-GP Large scale gantry CMM

C3V-GP 
  • Marine and locomotive engine components
  • Automotive and commercial vehicles
  • Aerospace components and structures
  • Telecommunications and satellite equipment
  • Printing equipment
  • Integration pallet transfer systems

Technical specifications

Accuracy From 5.0μm+L/167
Velocity From 40 m/min
Acceleration From 5400 m/min2
Size range
X 2500 to 12000mm
Y 1500 to 3500mm
Z 1000 to 2500mm

Case studies


Tech Group Europe uses LK CMM for medical component inspection



Meridian Technologies uses LK CMM for quality of automotive castings



Wild Manufacturing uses LK CMM for inspection of precision pressings



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