The speed with which someone can inspect a component using a portable, multi-axis measuring arm is increased by up to 40 percent if, instead of the part being static, it is placed on a new Freedom Index Table from LK Metrology, Castle Donington, UK. The coordinate measuring machine manufacturer says that not only is inspection more efficient, but also in some cases it is possible to use a smaller, less expensive arm to access all areas of a component. In other words, the effective measuring volume of any arm is increased. Know more