Gap Flush Mismatch Radii Chamfers Scratches Fasteners & rivets Weld profiles Nacelle Countersinks Composite defects Rib foot gap Thrust reverser Composite layering Composite defects

Profile measurement with unrivalled intelligence and flexibility SPeCiFiCaTioNS

MeaSuReMeNT CaPabiliTy* accuracy GapGun systems meet Cg, Cgk, 6-Sigma and VDA5 standards for their intended applications. Please contact us for detailed performance figures for your application.

Repeatability Proven to

7 Key reasons to choose the GapGun MX+our distribution network serves customers in 25 countries worldwide

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Most leading aerospace and automotive manufacturers use our most fully featured profile measurement system to take rapid and accurate measurements in a range of commercial applications. These include:

aerospace

l external body panelsl Composite panelsl Doors, hatches and other openingsl Carbon fibre layeringl Turbine blade profilesl Measurements to jigs and fixturesl Scratches and dentsl Chamfers, radii and break edgel Rivet protrusion and countersink

automotive

l Final assembly / painted vehiclesl body in white / unpainted vehiclesl Ring gauges and checker blocksl Dashboards, consoles, plastic triml Steering wheelsl Sealant beadsl Panel radius

other industries

l Drum and brake pad inspectionl Weld profilesl Power turbinesl Consumer electronicsl White goodsl bearing run and tool damage

1 Fast, flexible and easy to use GapGun MX+ is small, light and ruggedly designed to take measurements up to 10x faster than tradition gauges. As a completely modular system, different field of view measurement heads can be interchanged to cover a broad range of applications.

2 No surface contact GapGun’s optical sensor technology means it never needs to touches your product so inspection can be carried out to eliminate surface damage and increase repeatabilty of measurements.

3 Create, customise and share measurement planning GapGun MX+ connects to SPC to create bespoke Virtual Tools and graphical measurement checkplans for complex applications and shares with multiple GapGuns.

4 Completely portable for operator flexibility GapGun MX+ can be used autonomously with the new clip on battery pack for up to 6.5 hours. Taking measurements with the same accuracy, reliablity and performance as when tethered, it stores data internally to download at any time using integrated USB port, docking station, ethernet or wireless link.

5 best user interface on the market Full colour graphical checkplans show operators how and where to measure. Onscreen compass and colour coding guides positioning relative to the part, whilst sounds and vibrations alert operators of in/out tolerance conditions.

6 High resolution and precision measurement capability GapGun MX+ can be specified with multiple fields of view and resolution measurement heads to take a wide range of measurements. GapGun RET (Resolution Enhancement Technology) uses over 4000 data points per measurement to give real world repeatability of 10u or maximum feature size of 50mm.

7 Flexible results access and integration GapGun MX+ can export results easily to Excel, CSV, PFD, SQL, QDAS and other file formats as well as interface with most leading SPC packages, for flexible integration into existing corporate networks.

Set up the GapGun either using its built-in teach mode, or via the GapGun checkplan software on the PC. Thereafter, the GapGun automatically synchronises both checkplans and measurement data in real-time with your corporate network, PC or laptop.

GapGun MX+’s large colour touch screen gives a crystal clear display of measurement instructions, results and analysis. This eliminates paper work and allows operators to spend more time collecting data with less training.

The GapGun menu system guides operators through even the most complex tasks. You can also easily customise the complete menu system to match your exact requirements and workflow.

The GapGun MX+ comes ready configured to measure a wide variety of common applications. You can create your own infinite variations on these initial building blocks.

View cross sections of the measurement area and results analysis onscreen using standard red/green colouring conventions and warning sounds to indicate “go/no go” conditions.

Compatible with new HiRange measurements heads which dynamically adjust laser output to allow measurement on multiple surface conditions, GapGun MX+ can measure anything from carbon fibre to high gloss black paint and chromes.

GapGun MX+ interfaces with your PC by WIFI or radio communications feeding results into automatic measurement reports.

Airbus is one of a large number of manufacturers that have selected the GapGun after running detailed evaluations of competing technologies and devices.

Maximise your accuracy and repeatabilityThe GapGun MX+ system comes equipped to operate either non-contact (no standoffs) or contact (with standoffs). Because adding or removing the standoffs takes only seconds, you can maximise performance by selecting the best method for each measurement point.

always use the GapGun without standoffs (non-contact)

l Where accuracy and repeatability are critical.l On any surfaces that are soft, plastic, or may move.l Where surface damage is a concern.l For hard to reach, concave, or restricted areas.

otherwise, use the GapGun with standoffs (contact)

l Where speed is more important than accuracy (contact is approximately 15% faster).l For measuring at arms length or on small complex features.l Where an application specific standoff is used.l To train new operators.

Measure non-contactUse GapGun MX+ without standoffs for maximum accuracy and repeatability.

Measure contactUse GapGun MX+ with standoffs for speed in specific applications.