COMPOSITE SCALE BAR

API offers the best metrology reference scale for the machining and metrology industry in the form of a composite scale bar. This new scale bar offers portability, for the verification of laser tracking systems and CMMs in a NIST traceable package.

The Composite Scale Bar has been designed to be used in the testing and verification in accordance with ASME B89. This will allow users of Laser Tracking Systems, CMMs, and other measurement devices to verify performance in a lab or on the shop floor environment. 

Lightweight & Portable: Constructed using a lightweight carbon fibre material, the composite scale bar offers both portability and a low co-efficient of thermal expansion. It is available in 1 meter, 3 meter, or custom lengths to best fit your application. 

API's new Composite Scale Bar includes: Composite carbon fibre material resulting in lightweight and rigid construction, NIST traceable certificate of length, Various mounting methods to assist in measurement, Accessories to allow testing in compliance with the new B89 standard, Two precision mounted magnetic nets for SMRs or reference spheres, Portable carrying caseAs carbon fibre composites continue to become more prevalent in manufacturing, having a traceable material reference is essential. Not only does the API Composite Scale Bar offer unmatched portability and quality, but it also makes it simple to verify your job without the need to consider thermal effects on multiple materials.

Verify system performance: Two targets can be held at the same time so that the 3D coordinates of the objects can be checked parallel to the measured value of the laser interferometer. The carriage holds a retro-reflector (for the Laser Tracker), as well as a steel ball (for CMM with tracer).