Upgrade of Coordinate Measuring Machine with CNC Capability for UK Astronomy Technology Centre
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedUpgrade of Coordinate Measuring Machine with CNC Capability for UK Astronomy Technology Centre
Awarded 22 Feb 2018
Awarded22 Feb 2018
Value£79,519.00
SupplierHEXAGON METROLOGY LIMITED
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 6y 9mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 22 Feb 2018Expired 20 Feb 2020
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Hexagon Metrology Limited for the upgrade of coordinate measuring facilities to add CNC capability at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
The upgrade includes control software to generate control code from 3D CAD models (Autodesk Inventor) and visualise the probe path, enabling measurement of dimensions and geometric relationships of manufactured parts and assemblies.
A workstation to run the control software and interfacing electronics and cabling were also provided.
The contract value was AUD 79,519.
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